by Chana M.

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June 6, 2008

I Miss The Ties That Bind

February 23, 2009 10:54 PM EST (Updated: June 07, 2009 06:31 PM EDT)

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Its a conundrum
even though you broke my heart
I miss you
I miss what I thought we had
I miss the easy conversation
the poetry
two minds that seemed to think alike
love of the other
a child of the mind
the soul of a seeker
two who sought light and beauty
closeness of the spirit
ying and yang bond
I wish
I know not what I wish
going along day by day
told to stay away
told your madness is not good for me
I miss the ties that bind
maybe it was a fantasy
something my mind whipped up
like a lovely pastry you see in a window
that turns out to be made of plaster
I wish you had not said those words
those words that pierced my heart like an arrow
building a wall of fear in my heart
sometimes I cry thinking about it all
what I thought we had
together
I miss what I thought we had
alone
now alone
its all in the words.

© JACM 6 June 2009

Now I am thinking I am not sure if I should leave this song. Only a few lines pertain to what I am saying. I am not sure how to delete so I guess I hope you all enjoy it.

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Comments: 35

Jennifer O. Feb 23, 2009, 11:05pm EST

I really like this. It really expresses the emotion.

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Kathryn E. Feb 23, 2009, 11:05pm EST

yes, spellbound.......

Featured in The Triple Name Club.

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debra g. Feb 23, 2009, 11:23pm EST

Wonderful!Have a great gather day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for posting to sparealine.gather.com

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Larry H. Feb 23, 2009, 11:44pm EST

thanks for sharing...

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Shannon H. Feb 24, 2009, 4:56am EST

Fantastic.

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Ariel Storm Feb 24, 2009, 5:05am EST

Chana, your poetry is always such an insight into your mind and soul. So eloquent and wonderful.

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Vic Needs Coffee Feb 24, 2009, 7:03am EST

Wonderfully done.

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DIANE D. Feb 24, 2009, 7:13am EST

Wonderfully done~

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Karen E. Feb 24, 2009, 8:41am EST

The feelings are so palpable, so easy to connect to, we can share in the experiences of life's joys and pains.

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Patricia J. Feb 24, 2009, 10:01am EST

Chana, I'm so sorry for your pain, I wish I could take it away. Your poem was wonderful, so expressive and sad.

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Ruth J. Feb 24, 2009, 10:03am EST

Beautiful. It touches an emotion in me that I enjoy feeling.

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Jenysie Jane Feb 24, 2009, 1:59pm EST

It reminds me of a past friendship....beautiful poetry!! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for posting to The Comment Sweet Spot!!

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Doc, in the middle, holding on... Curmudgeon esq. Feb 24, 2009, 3:13pm EST

it is amazing the things we miss that in retrospect had no value at all.

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Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. Feb 24, 2009, 3:21pm EST

Thank you for posting to this group whose only purpose is to thank you for posting to this group.

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Dennis Gilman Feb 24, 2009, 4:03pm EST

Thanks again Chana.

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Elizabeth (This place IS my Soap Opera) O. Feb 24, 2009, 5:56pm EST

Thanks for sharing with The Commune
Peace

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Ken K. Feb 24, 2009, 6:39pm EST

While it's painful, I have found people pass through our lives in a constant flow. Many stay. Some don't. Nice poem..

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Destiny W. Feb 24, 2009, 8:29pm EST

DB 10 =]

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Kat Sheridan Feb 24, 2009, 9:03pm EST

Heartfelt, stunning, and quite beautiful. This says it all and does it perfectly.

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Cynthia Isis A. Feb 25, 2009, 2:34am EST

I think this is a beautiful and brilliant poem Chana. It is deeply moving. Your best yet I think. I feel all those words you say equally... the very same feelings. Love to you Chana and blessings. peace, Isis

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Cynthia Isis A. Feb 25, 2009, 2:35am EST

Oh and the song is perfect... I think that is a very beautiful song too. blessings, Isis

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Gessy D. Feb 25, 2009, 10:01am EST

Wow beautiful song.

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Angela A. Feb 25, 2009, 2:15pm EST

Everything is uttered in words. I feel the actions bring out the words more clearly.
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting

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Randall C. Feb 25, 2009, 3:31pm EST

The last seven lines say a lot...Love it Chana

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Michelle W. Feb 27, 2009, 2:16pm EST

This so decribes my feelings after my divorce. Great write!

Thanks for posting in Journey Into Poetry !

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Rodney R. Feb 27, 2009, 3:36pm EST

I have come to realize missing what yo thought you had is a lot tougher than missing what you really did have in most cases.

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necee t. Feb 27, 2009, 4:33pm EST

oh dear Chana... this is sooo intense... i think many of us have had similar feelings and experiences... i wish you much love and peace and happiness in your life...
i love you...

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ann c. Feb 28, 2009, 10:45am EST

I found it sad, but lovely!!!

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Amy just hangin' out M. Feb 28, 2009, 11:03am EST

This comment is to let you know that this content has reached at least 50 page views, and so it has been removed from the group Views R Us. Congratulations, and thanks for posting to the group!

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Dana S. Mar 3, 2009, 12:03am EST

Nicely done, Chana. Take care.

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Mariana T. Mar 4, 2009, 11:25am EST

Chana, this was totally captivating and made me want to read more. I once read a huge book that was one big long poem similar to this - I'll never remember the name but I could see this continue on and on - I love your writing style. Thank you. Oh and I appreciate the ping back about Camus...I read him at certain times - just like anything, I often wait for it to come my way and then seek the message of why I need to read it. Hope that makes sense - need another coffee! Have a great day. Salud

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Gene P. Mar 22, 2009, 3:43pm EDT

Thanks for posting your content to the group Whatever!

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Gessy D. Apr 26, 2009, 10:08pm EDT

Chana this is so sad. It is a wonderful poem. Thank you for sharing.

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Thomas W. May 14, 2009, 5:15am EDT

heart: thump.
mind: whirl.

wow.

you have gone to the marrow.

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