by Robert - just a simple man - B.
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April 12, 2007

WE'RE NO LONGER STRANGERS

January 05, 2009 10:16 PM EST
views: 126 | rating: 10/10 (36 votes) | comments: 52

 

We're No Longer Strangers

© Robert C Burnham

 

We're no longer strangers you and I

You've made me laugh

And I've made you cry

We've already thrown our friendship away

But that was yesterday and I am here to stay

 

We've already shared a few fights

Now I'm thinking we should share our nights

I would be your torch and you, my light

We've already tossed our hearts away

Maybe it's time we hold hands and stay

 

We've already told each other goodbye

But I'm ready to be your earth

Do you think you could be my sky

We've both shown each other we can walk away

This time let's show ourselves we can stay

 

 
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Comments: 52

Lisa Frost Jan 5, 2009, 10:31pm EST
very sweet
Nora Davenport Jan 5, 2009, 10:31pm EST
Wow, beautiful poem Robert.........I can feel the love and passion! You have great writing talent!
Robert - just a simple man - B. Jan 5, 2009, 10:33pm EST
I wrote a similar piece to this a while back but, ahem, I didn't save it. And when we try to recreate something we lost it's always an uphill battle. i know it was different before, maybe this time it's better. Who knows? Apples and Oranges I guess.
Claudia (kitty-cat) K. Jan 5, 2009, 10:34pm EST
That was really good.
Sheila J. Jan 5, 2009, 10:34pm EST
This is very nicely done. I find it difficult to write about these kinds of feelings; you did an excellent job of it!
Lewis (taking over Gather) K. Jan 5, 2009, 10:42pm EST
Very nice, Robert. I like the wear and tear on the bears, too -it's worth holding on to, even if we pick up a scar or two on the way.
Lee P. Jan 5, 2009, 10:42pm EST
What a sweet love story. Thank you for sharing.
Angela A. Jan 5, 2009, 10:43pm EST
Oh dear, Robert I didn't know you felt that way.
I may just leave my hubby tomorrow and come Texas way...
Te he! Just teasing..
Lovely poem dear friend.
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting
Linda T. Jan 5, 2009, 10:52pm EST
That was great Robert. I really like it.
Georgiana S. Jan 5, 2009, 10:58pm EST
Aw!
Sandi S. Jan 5, 2009, 11:02pm EST
:)

cute!
Lin B. Jan 5, 2009, 11:09pm EST
Awesome :>}
F. Jeanette c. Jan 5, 2009, 11:13pm EST
A lovely poem and a gute image.

10 4 u
Tracy Fabre Jan 5, 2009, 11:47pm EST
Well... I like it! Whatever the original was, only YOU know ... this "do-over" works for me!
*Carol ~Bronx Southern Belle D. Jan 6, 2009, 12:18am EST
I be wondering for who it be written. Or should I say, whom? Um!
Our son is playing in the hills of Scotland, and his daddy is still a stranger.
HMMM!
*Carol ~Bronx Southern Belle D. Jan 6, 2009, 12:18am EST
Oh, good poem!
Xuong V. Jan 6, 2009, 12:24am EST
Sweet! :)
necee t. Jan 6, 2009, 12:46am EST
ooh Robert... this is really beautiful... God bless you my friend...


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Jan S. Jan 6, 2009, 1:32am EST
Very lovely, hopeful and tender.
Nancy 67 Jan 6, 2009, 2:14am EST
That's a lovely, romantic poem, Robert! Is it about anyone we know??? You really have a gift there, my friend!!

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Ariel Storm Jan 6, 2009, 4:24am EST
wonderful romantic poem robert
glenda j. Jan 6, 2009, 5:07am EST
nice
Jane S. Jan 6, 2009, 6:30am EST
Sounds like where my 20 year on-again-off-again relationship is.
Dorothy H. Jan 6, 2009, 7:29am EST
Nicely done. A very good one!

Thanks for posting it for our pleasure!

10 for you!
mary bryant Jan 6, 2009, 7:44am EST
very nice
Kushal Poddar Jan 6, 2009, 8:12am EST
A beautiful rhythm to a immortal feeling and the last para is just great.
No snippet I can do of this comment.
:
The rabbit’s grave
Sandra H. Jan 6, 2009, 8:13am EST
Nice job, Robert!
Nancy Biri Jan 6, 2009, 8:24am EST
Lovely poem
Elise w. Jan 6, 2009, 10:36am EST
Patches and Scarface.....the bears. lol

Good poem, Roberto. :-)

What was that I wrote a while back about hearts? A hurt heart is a used heart? Or something like that. Hearts are made to love and heal. Isn't it awesome how just one of our pieces can do and feel so much? It's how we deal with the pain that makes us who we are.

Like Lewis....I like the bears. :-)
Rachel W. Jan 6, 2009, 10:38am EST
I loved that....thank you for sharing it with us
Teresa A. Jan 6, 2009, 12:02pm EST
Very nice,,,,,
David S. Jan 6, 2009, 1:03pm EST
I just want to know one thing, where is your dog in this :)
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Jan 6, 2009, 1:09pm EST
This is lovely.
John Philipp Jan 6, 2009, 1:16pm EST
Well done, Robert.
Courtney C. Jan 6, 2009, 1:24pm EST
Very nice :)
♥♥LoViNg♥LiFe♥ ♥♥ Jan 6, 2009, 2:10pm EST
That was a very nice poem!
Deloris Wright Jan 6, 2009, 2:12pm EST
Very nice Robert, How to find Miss right to give this valintine too!!!
Sally L. Jan 6, 2009, 5:12pm EST
Nicely written
Marie J. R. Jan 6, 2009, 5:55pm EST

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God has Blessed you dear one,,, wonderful write,,, loved it,,,
~~ Sarina ~~ Jan 6, 2009, 6:27pm EST
Lovely poem Robert.
Erica Hidvegi Jan 6, 2009, 9:22pm EST
I reach my hand out to yours, then . . . my friend.
Glome . . . Jan 6, 2009, 10:10pm EST
I'm impressed. That was reaaly cute. And wise :)
Ian B (in Toronto) Jan 6, 2009, 10:11pm EST
Excellent
Roberta G. Jan 7, 2009, 8:29pm EST
Sweet and sentimental.
Shelbia C. Jan 9, 2009, 3:38am EST
This is beautiful
regina k. Jan 9, 2009, 5:02pm EST
absolutely wonderful
Missy Cline Jan 9, 2009, 8:55pm EST
wonderfully sweet and touching!
Jodi G. Jan 10, 2009, 9:58am EST
awww, how sweet!
Sharon B. Jan 13, 2009, 3:04pm EST
sorry for the generic comment... trying to catch up with almost 1000 e-mails in here
mary bryant Jan 20, 2009, 12:31pm EST
Beautiful. Congrats on being best of gather this week!

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