by Shelbia C.

Member since:
November 19, 2006

TLC

June 25, 2009 05:10 AM UTC (Updated: July 14, 2009 09:12 PM UTC)

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I don't need all the answers,
Just a shoulder and an ear
And someone who cares enough
To catch the wayward tear.

That you bothered to listen
Takes the weight from the stone
And knowing that you love me
Makes me feel less alone

I could make it without you
but how hard that would be.
The best gift you give me
Is straight TLC

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Comments: 18

Ina ♥ ♥ Jun 25, 2009, 7:30am UTC

That's the truth. Too many people think they have to fix everyone's problems, when all that's really wanted is the ear.

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Jennifer G. Jun 25, 2009, 9:37am UTC

Very well written. This sounds like how I feel.

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Linda T. Jun 25, 2009, 12:13pm UTC

Very reflective of how many people feel. Nicely done.

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Angie O. Jun 25, 2009, 2:36pm UTC

Simple and yet to the point, very nice

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Terry Collett Jun 25, 2009, 2:42pm UTC

I love this fine poem. Maybe you had Shelley at your elbow.

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Angela A. Jun 25, 2009, 2:43pm UTC

Everyone deserves a little TLC every now and again.

Wonderful poem!
Thanks for posting to my group, Anything writing

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penni d. Jun 25, 2009, 4:18pm UTC

Now that is very Nice and So true! :)

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JustCallMeRabbit ~Mr. Snow~ Jun 25, 2009, 4:33pm UTC

A also featured this one at Songs/Poems/Love letters. This was straight up good!

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Lisa Frost Bailey Jun 25, 2009, 5:53pm UTC

This is beautiful!!! Great Write!

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Chris Brockman Jun 25, 2009, 9:42pm UTC

This is neat and sweet.

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Sandra T. Jul 3, 2009, 9:42pm UTC

Very nice

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Shannon H. Jul 5, 2009, 2:17am UTC

Wonderfully written poem, Shelbia! This is a great tribute to a gift that is so easy to give, yet so rarely found.

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Wendy W. Jul 6, 2009, 8:03pm UTC

I touch your cheek

You shed a tear

I sigh,

Me thinks

I love you dear

Shelbia C. Sep 12, 2010, 4:38pm UTC

Me thinks I love you, too. my Bff

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Georgiana S. Jul 14, 2009, 10:24pm UTC

my X used to get all upset, when I said anything, he figured I wasnted him to fix it! not just listen.

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Barbara H. Jul 14, 2009, 11:27pm UTC

A listening ear and a big hug I have both to share. Lovely, heartfelt poem Shelbia.

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Spencer T. Jul 15, 2009, 7:02pm UTC

You've got to stop this

the whole world will know

we were lovers for a while

before I had to go.

But the more I think

the harder it is for me

I'm willing, if you are

we both need TLC.

Good stuff

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