A Silly Old Romantic...

[69forever]

You know my dear friend that I never considered myself a romantic. It was something I wasn't allowed to feel or should I say didn't allow myself to feel.

However, I have done a lot of soul searching and realize that what I like most about being with someone is the romance part...the part where there is a fire in the fireplace and the candles are burning and we are holding each other watching the flames and talking of our lives, how they were, how they are and how they may be in the future. Of growing old surrounded by the love of a trustworthy friend, a lover, a companion. Sharing ideas, hopes, dreams and fears. Finding out that he is actually a wee bit jealous but in a good way...it was kinda sweet the way I found out...always acts like he isn't scared that someone else could take me away...but being able to reassure him that I am here and not going anywhere else.

Who would have thought that the very independent biker chick, self-sufficient woman could have a romantic side? I sure never thought I did, till now. He brought that out in me.

Thanks for being my friend and being there for me....

Yanno this brings soft, gentle tears to my eyes. In a good way. I know where you were at when we met. The hurt. The talks.

Romance is just that. The basis of anything in a relationship that will last. And like has been in my sig for the whole time, communication is the key of it. I've not followed my own preaching lately. Payed the price. I won't make that mistake again.

Hon....I'll always be your friend. Now if you two get hitched, do I get an invite?

 

[69forever]

The rains a fallin'
Running to the ground
What's a few tears
Lost and not found.

Things seemed so right
Then went so wrong
Caught up in our trials
It all came undone.

You showed your vulnerable side
While I sat and denied
A love had, but always a lie
All there is left is sit here and cry.


Bob Dylan
» 'Til I Fell In Love With You

Well my nerves are exploding and my body's tense
I feel like the whole world gonna end up against the fence
I've been hit too hard, seen too much
Nothing can heal me now but your touch
I just don't know what I'm gonna do
I was all right 'til I fell in love with you.

Well, my house is on fire, burnin' to the sky
Well, I thought it would rain but the clouds passed by
And I feel like I'm comin' to the end of my way
I know God is my shield and he won't lead me astray
Still, I don't know what I'm gonna do
I was all right 'til I fell in love with you.

Boys in the street beginnin' to play
Girls like birds, flyin' away
When I'm gone you will remember my name
I'm gonna win my way to wealth and fame
Yet I just don't know what I'm gonna do
I was all right 'til I fell in love with you.

Well, junk's pilin' up, takin' up space
My eyes feel like they've fallen off my face
Sweat pourin' down, I'm starin' at the floor
I'm thinkin' about that girl who won't be back no more
I just don't know what to do
I was all right 'til I fell in love with you.

Well, I'm tired of talkin', I'm tired of tryin' to explain
My attemps to please ya, they were all in vain
Tomorrow night before the sun goes down
If I'm still among the livin' I'll be Dixie bound
Still, I just don't know what I'm gonna do
I was all right, 'til I fell in love with you.

 

[69forever]

Good evening Romantics....

Where is the point of closure in a relationship when one has moved on and yet still loves you? You them as well. I suppose it becomes moving from romantic love to love as a best friend, or sister. That's taken me a long time to learn.

It always was, when it's done, it's done. Cut the strings, because it hurts to much to carry on without doing that. Chin up and carry on. Don't show your weakness and soft side. Someone will go for it and rip your guts out.

That's not living though, merely surviving....and at some point making do with what is comfortable instead of love. I can't do that. My soul won't let me do that.
At the same time, I'm lonely.

So the result....one woman who I've loved/do love sees me leave for reasons of our own knowing. Another that I've loved and still do fearing me leaving her for another.

All I can do is look back and wonder. And take solice in what has been, what I've learned and how I've grown.

Not cyber, here....in real life.

Be kind and honest with each other. Talk.

 

[whspr]

Where is the point of closure in a relationship when one has moved on and yet still loves you? You them as well. I suppose it becomes moving from romantic love to love as a best friend, or sister. That's taken me a long time to learn.

It always was, when it's done, it's done. Cut the strings, because it hurts to much to carry on without doing that. Chin up and carry on. Don't show your weakness and soft side. Someone will go for it and rip your guts out.

That's not living though, merely surviving....and at some point making do with what is comfortable instead of love. I can't do that. My soul won't let me do that.
At the same time, I'm lonely.

So the result....one woman who I've loved/do love sees me leave for reasons of our own knowing. Another that I've loved and still do fearing me leaving her for another.

All I can do is look back and wonder. And take solice in what has been, what I've learned and how I've grown.

Not cyber, here....in real life.

Be kind and honest with each other. Talk.

I'm not sure in some relationships there can ever be closure. You can be so "in tune" with another person that you can actually feel their moods. How do you quit that? You can't. There is still caring and love. I'm talking a love that runs deep. There can be so many obstacles to keep you apart but there can't ever be something that will take that love away.

I've known for a long time ....unconditional love. But, that knowledge grows still.

You are so right...be kind and honest with each other. Don't try to hide something so it doesn't hurt the other person. Talk. Don't be afraid to let your emotions come through.

Happy Valentine's Day, Romantics.

 

[jazey_43]

Where is the point of closure in a relationship when one has moved on and yet still loves you? You them as well. I suppose it becomes moving from romantic love to love as a best friend, or sister. That's taken me a long time to learn.

It always was, when it's done, it's done. Cut the strings, because it hurts to much to carry on without doing that. Chin up and carry on. Don't show your weakness and soft side. Someone will go for it and rip your guts out.

That's not living though, merely surviving....and at some point making do with what is comfortable instead of love. I can't do that. My soul won't let me do that.
At the same time, I'm lonely.

So the result....one woman who I've loved/do love sees me leave for reasons of our own knowing. Another that I've loved and still do fearing me leaving her for another.

All I can do is look back and wonder. And take solice in what has been, what I've learned and how I've grown.

Not cyber, here....in real life.

Be kind and honest with each other. Talk.

That's GREAT advice...so much can be spared by communication...it's so important, people just don't put enuff stock into TALKING!! It's amazing what one can accomplish and avoid by a few words of truth and honesty. *sigh*

 

[69forever]

I'm not sure in some relationships there can ever be closure. You can be so "in tune" with another person that you can actually feel their moods. How do you quit that? You can't. There is still caring and love. I'm talking a love that runs deep. There can be so many obstacles to keep you apart but there can't ever be something that will take that love away.

I've known for a long time ....unconditional love. But, that knowledge grows still.

You are so right...be kind and honest with each other. Don't try to hide something so it doesn't hurt the other person. Talk. Don't be afraid to let your emotions come through.

Happy Valentine's Day, Romantics.

That's GREAT advice...so much can be spared by communication...it's so important, people just don't put enuff stock into TALKING!! It's amazing what one can accomplish and avoid by a few words of truth and honesty. *sigh*

Leave it to two of the most loving women I've ever known to respond. I've made my share of mistakes. Gawd knows I've tried. I seem to be better at handing out advise in matters of the heart than living them. Hense my empty bed every night.

I've learned and lived more through knowing you both than you'll ever know.
For that no mere words can express my gratitude and continued love. Each in it's own realm.

 

[whspr]

Leave it to two of the most loving women I've ever known to respond. I've made my share of mistakes. Gawd knows I've tried. I seem to be better at handing out advise in matters of the heart than living them. Hense my empty bed every night.

I've learned and lived more through knowing you both than you'll ever know.
For that no mere words can express my gratitude and continued love. Each in it's own realm.

We all make mistakes. Many we have to live with the regret of making them.
I know I've made my share. I can honestly say I know what love is but I'm not sure I know what to do with it all the time. I guess that is some of the lessons of life that we continue to learn.

My life is richer from knowing and loving you. I won't ever deny that for a moment. I just hope you know.

 

[69forever]

We all make mistakes. Many we have to live with the regret of making them.
I know I've made my share. I can honestly say I know what love is but I'm not sure I know what to do with it all the time. I guess that is some of the lessons of life that we continue to learn.

My life is richer from knowing and loving you. I won't ever deny that for a moment. I just hope you know.

~L~

I know. God I know. NO regrets here. My life is richer and has more meaning from learning from and loving you. That and our bond of friendship will never change. No matter what paths our lives take. I'll be there for you, as I know you will for me. In the end that is the true measure of a love.

Past the physical.....in our hearts, even if the most innocent. I wish everyone could understand and know that love. This would be a better world.

~S~

 

[whspr]

~L~

I know. God I know. NO regrets here. My life is richer and has more meaning from learning from and loving you. That and our bond of friendship will never change. No matter what paths our lives take. I'll be there for you, as I know you will for me. In the end that is the true measure of a love.

Past the physical.....in our hearts, even if the most innocent. I wish everyone could understand and know that love. This would be a better world.

~S~

~S~

There are very few that can understand our relationship. Not that it is complex in any way. We have a bond that can't be broken. We share a love that will always be here. I'm so glad that I get to experience this kind of love....one that is timeless. There will never be an ending. I will, also, always be here for you. Don't ever think otherwise. Thank you for all you have given
me.

~L~

 

[69forever]

~S~

There are very few that can understand our relationship. Not that it is complex in any way. We have a bond that can't be broken. We share a love that will always be here. I'm so glad that I get to experience this kind of love....one that is timeless. There will never be an ending. I will, also, always be here for you. Don't ever think otherwise. Thank you for all you have given
me.

~L~

I know. Trying to tell someone else it's a goodbye of one form and transition to another form of love is to much. We know. That's all that matters. Even if it was just harboring wishes in our hearts.

*soft kisses on your cheek* We do this publically to try to teach unconditional love. Something the world needs.

No thanks or regrets ~L~

~S~

 

[whspr]

I'm not usually a MJ fan but this song really struck something in me....

"Butterflies"...Michael Jackson

All you gotta do is just walk away and pass me by
Don't acknowledge my smile when I try to say hello to you, yeah
And all you gotta do is not answer my calls when
I'm trying to get through
To keep me wondering why, when all I can do is sigh
I just wanna touch you

[Chorus]
I just wanna touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside, inside and I

All I gotta say is that I must be dreaming, can't be real
You're not here with me, still I can feel you near me
I caress you, let you taste us, just so blissful listen
I would give you anything baby, just make my dreams come true
Oh baby you give me butterflies

[Chorus]
I just wanna touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside, inside and I
I just wanna touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside, inside and I

If you would take my hand, baby I would show you
Guide you to the light babe
If you would be my love, baby I will love you, love you
'Til the end of time

[Chorus]
I just wanna touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside, inside and I
I just wanna touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside, inside and I
I just wanna touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside, inside and I

 

[69forever]

Good evening Romantics....

You always make me shed a soft tear remembering. Not your fault. There is none.
Just is. Of what could have been. *sighs*

No regrets. No anger. No bad feelings at all. Just lesson's learned and a different path. I've learned.

Thanks for the well wishes. It means a lot.

 

[whspr]

Unconditional love...that comes with well wishes....only wanting the best for the other one. No thanks needed for that. Just a smile...one that shows me you are okay and happy. That's all the thanks I need.

 

[69forever]

Unconditional love...that comes with well wishes....only wanting the best for the other one. No thanks needed for that. Just a smile...one that shows me you are okay and happy. That's all the thanks I need.

Heh, but the one who takes my place still needs my approval.

What I didn't learn from you, my daughter teaches me. Of course not the same, but still.....unconditional love. She is wise beyond her years. It's like we're equals in so many ways. I know it makes you smile to have filled that hole in my life.

I haven't felt this good in sooooo many years.

 

[whspr]

Heh, but the one who takes my place still needs my approval.

What I didn't learn from you, my daughter teaches me. Of course not the same, but still.....unconditional love. She is wise beyond her years. It's like we're equals in so many ways. I know it makes you smile to have filled that hole in my life.

I haven't felt this good in sooooo many years.

You silly thing...no one can ever take your place. There will always be that part of my heart that only you hold. I put that in your hand for safe keeping...can't take it back and don't want to. I'll make sure though that any other that I'm interested in...meets your approval.

I'm not sure how much you can imagine about my being happy for you. It brings a smile to my face to know you are feeling sooooooooo good. I've prayed for that and it seems my prayers were answered. Keep smiling, Hon...it does my heart good.

 

[69forever]

You silly thing...no one can ever take your place. There will always be that part of my heart that only you hold. I put that in your hand for safe keeping...can't take it back and don't want to. I'll make sure though that any other that I'm interested in...meets your approval.

I'm not sure how much you can imagine about my being happy for you. It brings a smile to my face to know you are feeling sooooooooo good. I've prayed for that and it seems my prayers were answered. Keep smiling, Hon...it does my heart good.

~L~

That is unconditional love. So pure, few will know or ever understand.

I wish I'd learned it a lot earlier in this life. Maybe that is the reason this round.

 

[whspr]

~L~

That is unconditional love. So pure, few will know or ever understand.

I wish I'd learned it a lot earlier in this life. Maybe that is the reason this round.

~S~

You flatter me by saying such sweet things. I, personally, feel that we have both grown from meeting each other. You have taught me things, too. I do believe that was the reason for our relationship. I'll always be around in your life somehow...just as you will always be in mine.

 

[69forever]

~S~

You flatter me by saying such sweet things. I, personally, feel that we have both grown from meeting each other. You have taught me things, too. I do believe that was the reason for our relationship. I'll always be around in your life somehow...just as you will always be in mine.

Flattery always seemed an uncomplimentary, self-serving term to me. Like something was being said in not complete honesty to get something in return.
It makes you blush as well as it does me to hear someone else say nice things about our behavior. That's not the case here....either way. Just trying to share a bit of what would make the world a much better place, how people should treat each other in a loving relationship. Especially when things change.

Many things have changed in both our lives. Some good....some not. Change they have. Yeah....we'll always care and be there for each other.

 

[omahaman2]

Flattery always seemed an uncomplimentary, self-serving term to me. Like something was being said in not complete honesty to get something in return.
It makes you blush as well as it does me to hear someone else say nice things about our behavior. That's not the case here....either way. Just trying to share a bit of what would make the world a much better place, how people should treat each other in a loving relationship. Especially when things change.

Many things have changed in both our lives. Some good....some not. Change they have. Yeah....we'll always care and be there for each other.

Unconditional love, of course it is beautiful!
In fact, real love is always unconditional!

 

[omahaman2]

Will you ever?

I don't think you will
ever fully understand
how you've touched my life
and made me who I am.

I don't think you could ever know
just how truly special you are
that even on the darkest nights
you are my brightest star.

I don't think you will ever fully comprehend
how you've made my dreams come true
or how you've opened my heart
to love and the wonders it can do.

You've allowed me to experience
something very hard to find
unconditional love that exists
in my body, soul, and mind.

I don't think you could ever feel
all the love I have to give
and I'm sure you'll never realize
you've been my will to live.

You are an amazing person
and without you I don't know where I'd be.
Having you in my life
completes and fulfills every part of me.

 

[alisonwunderlnd]

. Don't show your weakness and soft side. Someone will go for it and rip your guts out.

That's not living though, merely surviving....and at some point making do with what is comfortable instead of love. I can't do that. My soul won't let me do that.



.

Be kind and honest with each other. Talk.

 

[whspr]

Flattery always seemed an uncomplimentary, self-serving term to me. Like something was being said in not complete honesty to get something in return.
It makes you blush as well as it does me to hear someone else say nice things about our behavior. That's not the case here....either way. Just trying to share a bit of what would make the world a much better place, how people should treat each other in a loving relationship. Especially when things change.

Many things have changed in both our lives. Some good....some not. Change they have. Yeah....we'll always care and be there for each other.

We can't stop things from changing...but we can make the most out of it.
You and I do that. Caring and being there for one another always
Wishing the best for one another. Carrying that piece of each other's heart where ever we go.

 

[69forever]

Unconditional love, of course it is beautiful!
In fact, real love is always unconditional!

Yeah it is...and you and Jenny's relationship is living proof my friend.

 

[69forever]

Nice to see you stop in Alison.

 

[69forever]

We can't stop things from changing...but we can make the most out of it.
You and I do that. Caring and being there for one another always
Wishing the best for one another. Carrying that piece of each other's heart where ever we go.

It's the way of things between us. You wishing me happiness as I do you.

No matter which paths our lives take. Divergent, yet a part of each others.
It's a very special thing I'll always treasure.