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Dear Honey........part 2
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Dear Honey........part 2 |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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Hi, Honey! Here I am again At home on New Year's Eve. The way the year has flown is too Amazing to believe! It seems like only yesterday That I was next to you Celebrating New Year's Day They way we used to do. Oh, listen to me! That's not true.... Was not that way at all. It's funny how the mind plays tricks On things that we recall. The fact is I was not much fun.. I realize that now. You said you loved the way I was But I still don't know how. I've always been a plodder.. Got that from my dad, I guess. I never had the fire to climb The ladder of success. I'm pretty much a low-key guy That you well know of me Who likes to live a quiet life Around a family. Oh, honey, you deserved much more Than I could ever give. I tried my best to be the man With whom you'd want to live But I'm sure I had limitations... I'm a simple guy Who always lived in fear That one day you would say goodbye. Girl, you were perfect...always had The patience of a saint.. You cared for me and our two boys With never a complaint. You were the perfect mother and To me, the perfect wife. You always made me feel that You had a happy life. I hoped that it would last. I tried My best to make it so But, as the sun must rise, so came The day for you to go. I won't pretend that there's no pain But I want you to find The best life has to offer you To bring you peace of mind. I like to think you may return One day and if you do I promise I will do my best To love and honor you... And, if you don't, I will go on Although it will be sad But I'll thank God for giving me Whatever time we had. I'll raise the boys with you in mind They'll always love you, too. I'll see you in their smiling eyes And everything they do. I'll make sure that they study hard And mind their manners, too And every night before they sleep I'll have them pray for you. You want to hear a funny thing? I had a dream last week That seemed so realistic that I woke up feeling weak. It doesn't happen often and It took me by surprise So much so when I woke at morn I felt tears in my eyes. I dreamed you wrote a letter Saying you were coming back. You said the things you had with me Were what you really lacked. You said you missed the quiet times And sweet tranquility... You said you missed our little boys... And that you still loved me. It seemed so realistic I could almost hear you speak And checked the mail every day For over one full week But it had been a dream, no more Like others that I've had A silly little fantasy That left me feeling sad. I see the hand approaching twelve The time is almost here For folks to raise their glasses high And welcome in the year. I hope you're at a party where Tuxedoed waiters serve And you are blessed to have The kind of life that you deserve. I'll put this letter with the others Some day you will know The feelings deep within my heart And how I love you so. I'll kiss you when the clock strikes twelve Within my memory And, hopefully, at midnight hour You'll give a thought to me. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ok, so now I wait for Kit's response...you two could keep this up all year, y'know!? |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
This is incredibly touching and I'm sure she would. Well done and happy new y ear, Michael I am/Kathleen/ |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Deer, you did it again! I'll bet you weren't even trying. Happy New Year! Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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RosePetal 
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
Well, sweet Balladeer, all I know is that I hope I end up with a good man like you one day! I can see through your poetry how kind and loving you are! love, RP |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Balladeer, this is so sad but soooooo heavenly, sweet friend, you are such a very loving and caring man! (sigh) We all wish you the greatest happiness forever, sweet friend, and may every second in time from here on in be filled with loves promise and bliss! (big hugggssssss) We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is beautiful!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Michael, thank you for sharing!   May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Sunshine..we could keep it up all year...another 4 hours? I believe you are right!!!  Kathleen...thank you and a very happy new year to you also!  Kethry...I'm always trying  . Happy belated New Year, lady!RosePetal...what a nice thing for you to say! Thank you and happy new year!!! Noah....I thank you, fellow poet friend. May the new year be kind to you...... |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Oh Balladeer, this is just as heart touching as the first one. I wish you all the happiness that life has to give. And, hope that all of your dreams do come true.
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dear deer..you are the letter writing king...and also king tear jerker....this is so well done! Happy New Year! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oh Balladeer! This is getting sooo good! You know she wrote one to you too... and really wants you back, but is just a little afraid of how you will respond!! Now mail those letters! Gee, I do tend to get carried away at times... *Happy New Year to you and yours* ( meet me under the mistletoe at midnight *~ Wishing everyone a New Year filled with Peace & Love ~* |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Balladeer, I feel sorry for your poor wife because she walked out on a wonderful, sensitive guy like you. Not many women can say that the man they love,loves them back as much as you obviously love her......and, even fewer women can say that they trust their husband's to take care of their kids like that either. Your letter tears my heart to shreds. You did a beautiful job, writing it. Now, I am waiting for you and Kit to keep this up all year long and then we can have our own little soap opera, here at Passions.  signature--> copyright2001 Lyra Nesius "poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks [This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (12-31-2001 09:00 PM).] |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
SmartChick...Thank you, Sue! I wish the best for you!! Martie...In real life, I'm HORRIBLE at writing letters! Happy New Year, California gal!! Enchantress...I'll be there! Bring Chapstick!! Happy new year, magical one!Madame Chipmunk...It's just a fantasy but I thank you for such kind words. A soap opera at Passions? Radical!!! |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
'Deer dear heart, one day you'll write a poem that I'll read and it won't affect me. I shall be totally unmoved. There'll be no tears or laughter. I shall just turn the page and move on..... One day maybe, probably when pigs fly, the sky turns green and the ocean doesn't meet the shore. Is this good? Noooo it's not good...... it's utterly UTTERLY wonderful. I've not been in here much the last few days, so I obviously missed the first one of these, but I'll go and hunt for it now. You do know I love this don't you? Good I do it's outstanding    Love and warm stuff As always Mushy To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Ahhhhh ... 'tis music to my ears. I can't think of a better way to spend New Year's Eve, than responding to you sweet poet. Happy New Years, and may your inspirational thoughts and unique creativity take us happily into the new year and beyond. /pip/Forum53/HTML/000015.html Best wishes and Happy New Year ... litterally! /Kit |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I saw this sequel and thought - yipee, she's coming home! Now I have to go get the kleenix again and probably wait until next year to hear what she has to say. Oh well, that is in about 2-1/2 hours so I can wait I guess. Seriously Michael you rhyme like this is your manner of speaking - did you know that LOL Guess you did right? Love this, and no rush now - everyone can take their time getting back together - otherwise like a day soap, we are going to loose the other character no offense but we luvs ya both yanno. Wunderbar! and Happy New Year!~*~ Happy New Year ~*~ |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
You want to hear a funny thing? I had a dream last week That seemed so realistic that I woke up feeling weak. It doesn't happen often and It took me by surprise So much so when I woke at morn I felt tears in my eyes. I dreamed you wrote a letter Saying you were coming back. You said the things you had with me Were what you really lacked. You said you missed the quiet times And sweet tranquility... You said you missed our little boys... And that you still loved me. You're making this entirely too real! I'm hooked. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I missed the party, but woke up to this wonderful poem. You sure do captivate a reader. I hope she comes back, and yet I wouldn't mind another sequel Love Liz |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
What a tear jerker this is, Balladeer! An awesome write! Cor |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
 wonderful writing, my 'deer sweet Poet! |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
'Deer, can't wait for her reaction. But don't want the sequels to end yet either. Dee I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
Deer, We would all love to have a man like you to give us the love we desire.You are a very caring and giving man.Your writes always touches me.Good job here. Peaches |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Balladeer, What a wonderful keeper this saga is. Thank you friend. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I am, of course, hooked by this magnificent story you and Kit are weaving for us... and very appreciative of the talents that seem to create such excellence so effortlessly. *S* This is wonderful, Deer One. But it's also close to home... you've put my daily prayer into poetic form. *S* I like to think you may return One day and if you do I promise I will do my best To love and honor you... And, if you don't, I will go on Although it will be sad But I'll thank God for giving me Whatever time we had. |
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