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Reminisce

I thought I would love you forever
and thirty three years
should count for something
You were never mine
but I was always yours
and only the wind
could claim you

We walked those fields of stone
beneath the Grand Tetons
your grandfather and his father
were buried there
we claimed our spot
and planted our stones

We watched the sun rise
from our favorite park bench
and greeted the old couple
who passed us by
seen them disrobe
and walk into the Puget Sound

How could we have known?
How...
      could we have known?

Life became heavier then
and I was awkward
in expression
while you were the pro
You were melancholy
and I...
the wilted rose

There was a magic we shared
our story isn't complete
without it
or you were simply psychic
and I was the strings
of your favorite guitar

and you played
   and you played

(I'm telling you...
the man could play!)

But I was psychic too
You must have missed that
somehow.

Baby...
       "You're a star!"

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  1. Date: 1/8/2013 1:56:00 PM

    Catie :-) your poem has been a wonderful write to find on the soups front page... '"Congratulations"" with your awesome featured poem of the week... always~ LINDA

  1. Date: 11/16/2012 2:14:00 PM

    Hi Catie, thanks for commenting on my poetry, I so appreciate that, your poem is again full of emotions I know of, I have never been lucky in love, always the one getting hurt, yet I still love my last boyfriend and miss him while at the same time hating him, why oh why. You are a gifted poet. Love Constance

  1. Date: 11/14/2012 4:26:00 PM

    Too sad; but I know, there's also great joy in loving without being loved the same way. Sad, but makes you spiritually much stronger through life, I feel...Excellent write for deepest expression, indeed! Love and hugs, Hanitra

    Lindsey Avatar Catie Lindsey Date: 11/14/2012 6:14:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Ah... you bring up a very good point... often times, the true joy is in the Loving, whether love is returned or not. Hugs, catie :)
  1. Date: 11/14/2012 2:50:00 PM

    "You were melancholy/and I.../ the wilted rose"!! Awesome! "and I was the strings/of your favorite guitar/and you played/[...] (I'm telling you.../the man could play!)"<---Multilayered feelings and meanings!! I dont konw if I have to smile, laugh, cry, or hug you! Excellent write, Catie! Ruben.

    Lindsey Avatar Catie Lindsey Date: 11/14/2012 3:54:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Yeah, the man could play! In every sense of the word, except he was not playful, he was far too melancholy for that. hugs, Catie :)
  1. Date: 11/13/2012 6:46:00 PM

    Catie, this is awesome, and with so much feeling. I love it. Thanks for a lovely writing. Love Ya!

    Lindsey Avatar Catie Lindsey Date: 11/14/2012 3:54:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks, Lillie. hugs, catie :)
  1. Date: 11/13/2012 1:34:00 PM

    ! THANK YOU SWEET BEAUTIFUL CATIE, FOR YOUR PRECIOUS BEAUTY'S KIND AND WONDERFUL VISIT. STAY BEAUTIFUL AS YOU ARE AND HAVE A GLORIOUS DAY. MY LOVE, ALWAYS, RACHEL *

    Lindsey Avatar Catie Lindsey Date: 11/14/2012 3:55:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks, Rachel. hugs, Catie :)
  1. Date: 11/12/2012 2:27:00 PM

    Wow Catie, this is so profound, written with such sincerity.. wonderful poem...

    Lindsey Avatar Catie Lindsey Date: 11/14/2012 3:55:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks, Harry. hugs, catie :)
  1. Date: 11/12/2012 11:41:00 AM

    You control a most talented pen. You and I write with the same emotions. I knew from the first word this was a winner.... I will be visiting your page to satisfy my appetite for great writing..... Jake

    Lindsey Avatar Catie Lindsey Date: 11/14/2012 3:56:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks, John. Hugs, Catie :)
  1. Date: 11/11/2012 7:02:00 PM

    You tell a good story.

    Lindsey Avatar Catie Lindsey Date: 11/14/2012 3:56:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks, John. :)
  1. Date: 11/10/2012 7:48:00 AM

    ‡ Stopping By Again, Sweet Beautiful Catie, Because I Beheld Your Enchanting Name In Anothers Comment Box. Drawn To The Beauty Of Your Poetry And Your Words, The Beauty Of You. Perhaps That My Eyes May Find A New Painting By Your Majestical And Beautiful Brush. Yet, More So As Much So, To Tell You Hello. Wish Your Priceless Light A Beautiful Day. May It Be Filled With All The Beauty's I Find, Forever Reflecting From Your Beautiful Eyes. My Love, Always, Rachel *

    Lindsey Avatar Catie Lindsey Date: 11/10/2012 7:52:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks, Rachel! So nice of you to stop by. Hope you have a great weekend. hugs, Catie :)
  1. Date: 11/7/2012 8:02:00 AM

    ‡ I Am Going To Favour This Love's Beautiful Painting. Not Only Because It Is Beautiful, But Also Because Twas Your Lovely Hand Which Brushed Its Wonderful Splendours. My Love, Always, Rachel *

    Lindsey Avatar Catie Lindsey Date: 11/7/2012 8:49:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you, Rachel, for your lovely and warm comment. hugs, Catie :)
  1. Date: 11/7/2012 7:57:00 AM

    ‡ I Don't Know Why, Sweet Beautiful Catie, But As I Was Choosing A Verse To View And Also Thank Your Precious Beauty For Blessing Myself Within The Loveliness Of Your Kind Visit; Gazing Upon Your Postings Here At PoetrySoup I Became Slightly Mezzed At The Dates And So Forth; Something In Deja Vu ? Something Beautiful It Seemed; Like A Beautiful Dream. I Love Your Pretty Poem. Much Deeper This, Love. Sweet Kisses To You, Dipped In Love, Rachel *

    Lindsey Avatar Catie Lindsey Date: 11/14/2012 3:55:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks, Rachel. :)
  1. Date: 11/6/2012 11:40:00 AM

    Beautiful and heartfelt poem here Catie.Enjoyed the read.

    Lindsey Avatar Catie Lindsey Date: 11/6/2012 12:33:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you so much, Kash. hugs, catie :)
  1. Date: 11/6/2012 10:19:00 AM

    An amazing write that I enjoyed reading today Catie. I hope to have more time in the future to read more. Love, Carol

    Lindsey Avatar Catie Lindsey Date: 11/6/2012 10:29:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks, Carol! i appreciate your comments. hugs, Catie :)