And now back to the loving…
If Only You Were Mine
You sit there sad and lonely
forgotten by lost lovers
but painful memories never fade
afraid to love again
terrified to grow old alone
you shelter your heart
from all the hurt and pain
lovely girl unloved
you will forever remain
Now If it were up to me
Iβd embrace your lonely hours
and wrap myself in a blanket
of their discomforting solitude
banish all your demons
erase every unforgettable scar
Turn your tears into wine
Possess your every nightmare
If only you were mine
Photo borrowed from Google Images
I love the image and the way u have put it.
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Thank you so much for saying that. And thanks for stopping by to read.
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A bit close to home for me this one.
Odd how I can read a poem about a girl whom I know and care for very much and it simply describes the situation to a tee.
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Amazing. Thank you for saying that. At times I read something and I swear it was written for me or about me. Ice to know I am reaching someone. Thanks for stopping by.
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Pleasure my friend.
And it is amazing as you say to think that something resonates so much.
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Thanks for saying that
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π
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This is so good!
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Thank you for stopping by to read. I appreciate it.
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Sensuality at its best
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Thank you for saying that. I appreciate it.
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If…….. π
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Thanks for reading
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Ahhh, just so beautiful!
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Thank you for stopping by to read and comment. Have a great day.
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Every unloved girl wishes for the actions of your second stanza.
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Pouting. Every heroine will eventually find her true match. I truly believe that in my heart. Thanks for reading.
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Wow! I’m feeling the need for a blanket! This is so soothing! I’d be melting if I had your blanket! β€οΈ
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Carisa, I have good friends in Blogworld and here in New York City that fit the description of the tragic heroine. It breaks my heart. Thank you for the sweet comments. Have a great day.
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Yes! You nailed it! ;). Have a great day too! π
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Thanks
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I second that opinion Carisa. There’s already the fur of the chimp and then the blanket on top. Perhaps that could actually be rather warm though π
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Yeah… this. I’ve been reliving most of my adult life through something I’ve been writing and this fits right into it. I had to sit here and read it about 10 times. And I think I will read it again…..
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You devastated me with your comments. I wrote this thinking of a few blogger friends and some friends here in NYC. Deep in my heart I believe every heroine eventually finds her match. Thank you for stoppping by to read. You will spend the rest of the day in my mind.
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Thank you, dear… very sweet!
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Have a good one
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They both r imazined as u both.poem is telling a love story of u both.m i right?as western culture pic is full of emotions n poem is as calling n consoling with soft whispring wind ur tiered lonely soul of ur beloved.bt why is she alone with u?
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Oh, this was something out of my imagination. I was thinking of friends that I have that are alone and unloved. I worry about them.
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Oh sorry nice guy.u r thinking right like me.
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Yeah
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U r kind person.it is my fault dt every poem is related ur beloved,i m thinking in dis way.again very sorry.a writer is always free for thinking,saying n imazening about all things.family n worldly relationship can not bound him in a definited area.he has full opend sky to fly n deep ocian of emotions to swim.all world is for him bt he is not only for one.
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Thak you for saying that
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Welcome o nice authar.
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Oh yeah. That phrase… “If only”. Sigh. Beautiful, Andrew. The chimp keeps delivering and raising the bar.
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This one really gets to me! I love the reference to your earlier work, the “lovely girl unloved,” as it brings a sense of contnuity to the poem. But the second stanza, the blanket imagery, simply took my breath away! Beautiful work, my friend! π
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You nare the first person to catch that. Wow. Thank you so much for sayng that about the blanket. I really wish I can take the loneliness away from these unloved ladies. Thank you for this wonderful comment. You made me glow.
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This is so sweet and tender. Sometimes it’s so hard to believe that someone could love you when you feel unlovable. The part about turning tears into wine – it is the sweetest thing in the world to be kissed when you’re weeping. Oh, you did it again, with this poem.
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Thank you. You did it again. You always make me smile. Nobody is unlovable. Meg, I have spent my life with women who were destroyed by their previous boyfriends. I have kissed many tears. Wait, you’re giving me ideas…thanks
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Oh I know how it feels. I think I told you this before but I sometimes struggle with those feelings. A really bad relationship that totally messed me up. You never quite get past it even when you’re with someone that really does love you.
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I know. I am currently trying to overcome the wounds left behind. Honestly, at times it gets a little disheartening when you feel you are not really getting through. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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Be patient. She needs you.
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Yeah. Thanks
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I read this twice already.. So much of this I can relate too. Beautifully written.
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Thank you for your words. I wrote this thinking of a few friends. I truly hope they all experience the second stanza.
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I’m sure most of them will. Smiles.
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Smiling
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You’re a sweetheart.
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Thank you for reading and saying that
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I agree the chimp sure is one
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Better watch it! She could end up giving you a swift kick where it hurts.
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LOL
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Marissa, you cracked me up. Visiting the chimp’s comment section can sometimes be almost as good as reading his posts
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For sure!
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LOL
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Romantically beautiful and powerful in so many words.
This my friend is for you. Hope you like the song
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THanks for the compliment. Thanks for the share. Did you post today??
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You welcome….
Yes, go read it. π
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Big promise.
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LOL Thanks for stopping by.
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π
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You are so good at following the same theme yet never making me feel like I have read the same story twice. I would have thought the themes love and loneliness might grow old, but your delivery keeps me wanting more.
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Thank you for saying that. It is a challenge to stay fresh. Thanks.
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One of the most naturally beautiful women I knew never felt confident about herself. She said that being very pretty made her wonder if men liked her because she was eye candy or because of the person she was. She was aware that physical beauty is shallow and fleeting, and wanted to be recognized for her internal beauty, which was exceptional. She finally married a man I thought was her spiritual match, and quite handsome as well. Only a few years into the marriage he started having affairs. They divorced of course, but the entire experience left her shattered. She trusted men even less after that. How wonderful it would be if people put their efforts into creating wholesome, loving relationships as if they were blind. You of course said it much better in fewer, more poetic words.
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Aw, thank you for saying that. And thanks for sharing your friend’s tragic experience. How do you recover after giving your life & heart to someone you believe is the perfect match for you. It makes me wonder how many times do jilted lovers lose a chance to be with a great match, because they refuse to trust again. Thanks for the great comments.
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I’m sobbing. Can’t read or look at anything else right now.
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Because I was overcome with emotion by the video.Not familiar with the film.
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Understood
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You should watch the full movie. I found it beautiful though it had its detractors. It is called Perfect Sense
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This speaks directly to my soft heart. A beautiful piece, Andrew, sharing a wonderful sentiment.
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lol Thank you so much Thomas.
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You are welcome, Andrew π
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DAMN!! Your wife is one LUCKY woman. π
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Smiling. This is a little late for you. Are you okay? Missed you.
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I’m ok. Busy and stuff. Better late than never, right? π
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Of course. You are well worth the wait.
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Awe…you sweet talker you. You know what that does to me….so keep talking. π
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Lovely poem Andrew. I like your love mood, it’s very soothing and sensual all at once. If I may ask though why is he fully clothed still why she is in her undergarments? We women deserve some eye candy too π π
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So beautiful β€οΈ
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Thank you.
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Welcome π
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Oh my.. it must be something in that pen of yours, that keeps bringing all the fuzzy feelings out π
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LOL Me and Geetha refer to it as mushy. LOL
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ahem.. “Geetha and I” you meant to say? π
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My eyes and brain are toast. Yes, you are correct. BUt this Chimp is half asleep.
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I was just messsin!! π π
i am delighted to be part of your pilgrimage to the pillow dreams!
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Yeah, I am on the verge of just falling over. Yawn lol
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oh my.. I hope you don’t weigh too much! π
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No I don’t.But I’m in bed anyway, so the fall to the pillow isn’t far.
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lean away Pizza Tower π
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hahaha My eyes are so small right now. I know some politically incorrect I could say, but I will behave.
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hehehehe, i meant all the incorrectness! Maybe you will have great dreams that will translate in poetry tomorrow!
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I hope so…
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Yeah .dt hurted n sad beuty was only for u.how much symphatic nature u have.
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Thank you. Yes, I feel empathy.
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Welcome.dt is natural for sesitive writer.
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I know many have already said this, but to me it feels like that 1st part is describing me. I should go back and thank Meg for leading me to this post.
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Smiling. Yeah, a few ladies have said the same. I’m touched to have written something that people relate to. Even if it is in a sad way. Honestly that happens to me often, because I do tend to write to women. Thank you for reading. You seem like a positive person and a sweet soul, I do feel bad you related to it. Have a great day.
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Thank you! I definitely am a very positive person about everything. That’s been my strength. It’s been a continous healing process, but I guess I’m almost there! π
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Smiling. It is the strength all of us must have to live. Glad to hear your almost there. Life is one big healing process. If you ever need to tailk I am here for you. The contact me is private. You can ask Meg, I am full of positive vibes, especially for women, who have it so much harder than us men. Have a great weekend.
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Thank you, good to hear that. I will surely reach out when I need a little extra positive vibes π
Have a great weekend!
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Smiling. You too.
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It started with her pain and ended with yours …I know there are times when you terrible want to help someone and you are not able to do so π¦ it is really sad π but it is beautiful poem π
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Thank you so much for your kind words. And for reading my work. Yeah, it is difficultto want to help someone and not be able to.
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π Pleasure π
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