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The One . . . . . . . . For you, Lori...and others
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The One . . . . . . . . For you, Lori...and others |
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James_A_Fraser Senior Member
since 2003-09-03
Posts 972Out Making Anticlines |
The One Oh, she smiles on cue but never shows too much, knows how to hide it, give back kisses for kisses, and tit for tat if it‘s needed; but she misses them and she misses him, and she misses one more as much as the rest, the one she’s never met. She holds her head high when they’re looking and when they’re not no one will know how she cradles her face in shaking hands; tries so hard to hold it in while she aches for them, and she aches for him, aches alone into her pillow for the one she’s never met. She’s painting a life from a limited palette, one color now, and later perhaps another, another; when the rest of life dashes it to the floor she picks up what’s left and if the color’s bright she paints them again, and she paints him too while in simple pastels she tries to define the one she’s never met. The nights run cold when home isn’t home and her heart’s packed up tight for an indefinable journey. Never doubt her, map or not she will see it through, she’s simply made that way; but she loves them, and she loves him still and some day, some day she’ll find she already loves the one she’s never met. [This message has been edited by James_A_Fraser (12-19-2003 05:56 PM).] |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Oh my, and here I thought I hid it so well, then ya had to go and see right through me!! Your friendship is immeasurable, and I am truly grateful for your understanding and these heartfelt words you wrote. Thank you James_A, it means so much to be understood, and all the more to be seen in a favorable light, even though you made me cry, simply because you cared enough. To me, there really is no greater gift!! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Jamie...Hugs to both you and Lori...for knowing the art of friendship! |
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James_A_Fraser Senior Member
since 2003-09-03
Posts 972Out Making Anticlines |
Lori, you humble me.... and Martie....yes, humble. There are people in this group I like, and there are people I'm proud to know. |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Oh, James, this is truly a keeper. You have touched many with this poem I believe. I know that you have plucked at my heartstrings and brought a tear of memory to my eye. Well done sir. hugs, Chris  |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
James, this poem really touched my heart. It is so tender. the way a friend should be. Hugs to you both,  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
wow what a wonderfully true 3D portrait! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
beautiful...just so beautiful and touching |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
beautiful write, it takes someone very special to see the truth about another, even when they try so hard to be strong! you have a loving heart and it shows... happy holidays to you, Amy  "When life gives you sorrow, may you experience the spirit of laughter" |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
She holds her head high when they’re looking and when they’re not no one will know how she cradles her face in shaking hands; tries so hard to hold it in What a beautiful write this is... what a tender glimpse into a lovely soul that one day will know the love she's deserved so long. *S* And others... yes, it is that... so many of us relate so well... this is excellent!! |
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