I can love you

I can love you. I can hate you .

I can hold you till the end.

I see you when you're not there.

I read letters you don't send.

I can open up my heart to you.

I can offer you my soul.

I can hold on to the feelings .

Be them warm or be them cold.

I reach toward a outstretched hand.

Or is it really there?

I reach out toward a loved one.

I know that you still care.

I can still smell the perfume .

That you wore behind your ear.

I can feel the dampness on my chest.

As from you comes a tear.

I wish you back in person. Not only in my mind.

A love like yours is finest. When that love of yours is mine.

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Terry S. Dec 11, 2006, 10:34pm EST

Howard I liked the perfume line!

well said

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Marilyn is looking for whatever there is. N. Dec 12, 2006, 8:53am EST

Lovely. Thanks for sharing this as how often do we lose the loves in our lives, only to remember the "little" things that we loved them for...

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Osofo Addo Dec 12, 2006, 11:43pm EST

Yes you can ... and I think you write very well . Have a merry Christmas

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Purrrrrrrrrrr~Genki dashite~Nantoka naru-yo! S. Mar 28, 2009, 1:48pm EDT

Sweet and strong like a cappuciono with whip cream~

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Howard b. Mar 28, 2009, 2:15pm EDT

Thanks for reading and commenting. Sweet and strong. Sounds like someone I know. A very bad Kitty cat. lol. Have a great day.

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Cheryl W. Jul 1, 2009, 1:57pm EDT

This is beautiful, Howard.

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Howard b. Jul 1, 2009, 2:32pm EDT

Kind words from a beautiful lady . What more could I ask. You brightened up my day Cheryl. Taking the time to read some of my early work. you have a great day.

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Abby N. Sep 23, 2009, 12:46pm EDT

I really enjoyed reading this, nice poem!

Howard b. Sep 23, 2009, 2:23pm EDT

Thank you. This is one of my early poems. I like to bring it back once in a while. I'm glad you liked it. Have a great day.

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Kelly Kay Nov 7, 2009, 9:08am EST

Feeling someone that has passed is bittersweet. For me, I'll take the bitter with the sweet just to feel and smell the person I knew. A beautifully written poem.

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Howard b. Nov 7, 2009, 10:02am EST

It is better to have loved and lost. I love the memories. Thank you for the very nice comment. Hug's

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I can love you

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