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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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I don’t know what it was I did Or perhaps, didn’t do To be allowed the privilege Of a glimpse into you I don’t know what influenced me Or where I found the nerve To pursue a treasured friendship I never could deserve I don’t know just what circumstance Made our two hearts connect But I shared secrets easily That I always protect I don’t know what you saw in me Or what you ceased to see But I know that this missing you Is abject misery And I know the exact moment I learned how much I care I turned around to find your smile Breath stopped - you were not there |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Suthern this is hauntingly sad yet such a wonderful write. "And I know the exact moment I learned how much I care I turned around to find your smile Breath stopped - you were not there" This last stanza is very special.. Much enjoyed!! ~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
I don’t know just what circumstance Made our two hearts connect But I shared secrets easily That I always protect ..... how very well put... the last stanza is great too... the complete poem is nicely written... regards, sudhir |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
suthern Some day an answer will come, enjoyed. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetSuthernGal~ Well ... if this little  helps at all ...rest assured it's because you deserve it~ From the  of my little bottom ...I send you  for this poignant write~*Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Suthern ~ I think he's just taking a sabbatical! Give him time--he'll be back. A deep and mutual friendship is a very precious commodity that can stand the test of time and its occasional trials and separations. Remember this, dear belle of south, anyone would be honored to have a friend such as yourself--and there would be many willing to take his place in your life--and your heart. Lovin' hugs  EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (04-22-2003 11:48 AM).] |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
I like the read of this. Smooth and flows easily.... 'To persue a treasured friendship I never could deserve' Wonder how many of us feel that way. I really like this and what Miss Earth Angel had to say.... Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Enchantress: Would you believe I almost reposted an old one called Ghosts instead of this one? LOL The haunting must have slithered over. *G* Thank you so much for enjoying. *S* Sudhir: It is always a treat to see your name on my work... I thank you! *S* Seymour: But... but... but... the answer is usually “SHUT UP, woman!” LOL Seriously... there are things I’ll always want to know... and know I never will... doesn’t stop the wondering though. *S* Thank you so much, dear friend! *S* Marge: You know you ALWAYS help, dear lady... just by being you... just by being my friend. *S* I thank you ever so much. *S* EA: You are a sweetheart... and I do appreciate you so! *S* I’m well aware that I don’t wear well on some folks. LOL I’m ever so grateful for those that manage to put up with me, no matter what. *S* But now don’t you go getting any ideas... LOL This wasn’t written ‘bout that sweet Toe... if he disappears, I’m following! LOL Thank you! regards: I think many of us feel inadequate... *S* (Some of us are. *G*) And yup... that angelic one is gonna have my head so swelled I’ll NEVER find a halo to fit! LOL Thank you so much! *S* |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Well dang that's no fun. Sometimes we don't always get back what we give, then other times we get more. It's easy to shut down and send mixed messages, especially on here. I hope you haven't lost the connection for good. Chin up and keep smiling pretty~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
sad read for me, but I still enjoyed sharing the moment |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Baffled but blond. Not unusual yanno...but a fine write as usual lady.....but, I'll always be here....or lurking yanno.... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Blues: It doesn't help that I have the self-esteem of a shy slug. LOL Thanks for reading! *S* Midnitesun: I thank you for sharing. *S* Toerag: Baffled, blonde... and totally clueless, right? LOL Except when it comes to appreciating fineness... I count on you always being here, sweets... Thank you!!! |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Depth of feeling here, and speaking of a pain that's maybe shared -- Sometimes that other person's baffled too. Ask 'em, and you may be surprised at the answer. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Well...the title made me think of several good blonde jokes to moth tease ya with...but this tender, touching write of heart is much too lovely in its sincerety to make jokes about... besides thats Toe's job  As always poetess Ruth, your rhymes have the cadence of a heart beat. You're the best I've ever felt ... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wasn't there a song about a similar subject. "I love the way she walks, the way she talks and the color of her hair...like she was something good...her eyes so big and bright..but she's not there." Was this the Kinks? Or was it the Zombies? I think I'll listen to this later tonight...James |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
suthern...Much depth of feeling in this, my friend...it happens too often, that you don't realize the depth of feeling until the person is gone. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
I don’t know what influenced me Or where I found the nerve To pursue a treasured friendship I never could deserve Oh, but you are deserving of that and so much more. Wonderful write my friend, hugs for this, Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A quiet suffocation, this... only a love that would come around might ease this hurt... ~*~ a good write, suthern... this one has GREAT feel... |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Sweet Suthern Lady, this really stuck out at me, even though I love the whole poem. ------------------------------------ I don’t know just what circumstance Made our two hearts connect But I shared secrets easily That I always protect -------------------------------------- And this... ----------------------------------------- And I know the exact moment I learned how much I care I turned around to find your smile Breath stopped - you were not there ------------------------------------------- Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem with us. Hugs, Ethel |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
What a trooper you are, suthern gal, defending Toerag even though we all know this poem is about him. Some day you will recover from unique form of insanity and see that there are actual MEN out there who appreciate you. Why settle for a body part when you can have a complete man? Stiff upper lip, southern gal  |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Wow, this is really beautiful. I'm adding this to my library. Maree  |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
forgot to add...  |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Oh Ruth, I'm so sorry.....such a fool. I should never have treated you that way -- I could afford another ticket, but I couldn't afford to hurt you like that...I swear I'll never do it again, swear it. I'll be back in Houston soon, could I see you, just...talk...even that? Just tell me you'll listen....give me another chance....talk to me?....answer my calls? ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Ratleader: They're not always available for the asking, though. *S* Thank you very much for reading... and finding the depth. *S* JM: I just had to go and choose a title that reflects my usual state of mind, didn’t I. LOL Thank you! *S* James Michael: The Zombies. *S* Martie: Maybe after enough such too-late-learnings, we learn to truly appreciate what’s in front of us... but the learning process isn’t easy.*S* Thank you, kind lady! *S* Nightshade: You sweetie... thank you so very much! *S* Sunshine: I love the way you described it... quiet suffocation. *S* How very accurate! *S* Thank you very much! *S* garysgirl: I thank you so much for loving it... and yes... those verses condense what I spread out to more. *S* Balladeer: Whatcha mean, SETTLE???? LOL He won’t even let me see the body parts, much less lay claim to any! LOL If they really exist, couldja send names of those appreciative men? *G* Mind you, I'm not about to give up what you call this insanity... I'm just checking to see if you're fibbing. LOL Dark Angel: I appreciate that honor very much... even more so because it took double effort! *S* Thank you! *S* Ratleader: I don’t happen to have an etiquette book anywhere around... but I’m sure it has to be a major breach of propriety to make someone snicker and snort to the point where their breakfast coffee exits through the nostrils! Couldja please make that visit soon enough to help clean up the mess!!! ROFLMAO!!! Are you sure your name isn’t Bratleader???? LOL Thanks for the additional read... and the guffaws. *G* |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Well....if you're gonna plant a totem pole in my front yard, the least I can do is turn it around to face your shack instead of mine.....! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
wonderful work lady, you say this perfectly, its not really anything that we can do or change, but yet we question the results... |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
suthern ~~ I was so drawn by the title, as it seems lately I spend my whole life in a constant state of baffled. However, the title and the poem I conjured up in my head before I read this were not the same. This was sad and hauntingly beautiful. I love the way you write. Hugs, Marti |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Suthern, I send many angel hugs your way, dearest friend, this is sad and I hope now you have been touched by that smile again by pleasant suprise! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Suthern, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton And that's the most wonderful thing about creating. It will always be a mystery. |
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Kielo Senior Member
since 2002-02-11
Posts 1109 |
*nod* I know this feeling. My stomach hurts. *grin* You're so good you made me hurt. I like it very much. Kielo I know only one thing, and that thing is that I know nothing. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Ratleader: Shack??? LOL With the rent I pay for my abode, it should at least merit a better designation... maybe shanty??? LOL jellybeans: Thank you so very much, dear friend... I know you know too well. *S* NewEnglandazurlu: So do I. *G* I just blame it on being blonde. *G* Thank you very much! M'toe: Those hugs are greatly appreciated... thank you so much! *S* Kielo: ROFL... I think that may be the most unique compliment I've ever recieved. *G* I sincerely thank you!!! *S* |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 stunning write, as always |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Whoa suthern, Why dontcha just rip the heart out of a gal. I stopped breathing while I read this...Lucky for me it was not too long. HuGS from your blue friend Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
suthern - not to be there when one turned for a smile/ powerful are your words... BC |
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