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Here With You

June 27, 2015 I wish I knew what I should never know As I fantasize impossible dream come trues Setting myself up for disappointment And still hoping for the sake of temporary enjoyment Here with you—shuddering sorrow creeps… Here with you, suddenly I miss you more than I can bear How you effortlessly take me high, then drop me I miss the excitement of “I-can-lose-it-all” . . . Walking on coals with the flames long put out My feet cagily walking upon the black dust of your placid presence The premonition of thought without you The tortuous dissatisfaction as I picture “what-could-be” I hate it. . . .but . . .I don’t. Want. You. Here. . . . Though once you are gone, I will hate myself again That is what I fear Some things never change at all . . . While I am here. . .here with you, Try to imagine my side Try to picture for a moment “what could be” And how much I just want you close to me. . .

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Jack Ellison

Date: 7/29/2015 4:16:00 PM

I have few words to describe the beauty of your lines! I am in awe! You write with such sincerity and conviction straight from your loving heart! One-of-a-kind is how I would describe you... dearest one! Love, Jack xxx

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 7/29/2015 4:56:00 PM

You just make me beam, Jack... I have few words too, but you know that I appreciate everything you say!<3 ~Laura

Funom Makama

Date: 7/9/2015 6:54:00 AM

This is an awesome write. I appreciate the true message of your candid expression.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 7/5/2015 7:35:00 PM

This hurts me to read because I have been there. Anyone not staying with you is a dork!! A double dumb-ass. It's now meditation time for me. The nicest let down I every had, BTW, was when someone kind told me that the chemistry was just not there. Anyway, off to mend thoughts with the universe. If you get a strange feeling, you will know why.

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 7/5/2015 11:59:00 PM

"Anyone not staying with you is a dork!! A double dumb-ass." I love you Duke. So much XD ~Laura

Stephen Kilmer

Date: 7/5/2015 5:16:00 PM

The ultimate let down after the brilliant high of love. It blinds the soul and leaves everything wondering what happened. You don't have to let it go. Believe in love and it will follow wherever you go. don't give up on love Laura~Kilmer

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 7/5/2015 5:46:00 PM

thanks dear....i won't....its who i am........~Laura

Kp Nunez

Date: 7/3/2015 7:06:00 AM

This reads like lyrics to a song, dear Laura. Soft, sweet and gentle melody. Your thoughts?

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 7/3/2015 6:08:00 PM

This poem was dedicated to one of my closest friends, Kim. : ) Perhaps one day it will be made into a song. Thanks for the kind visits! ~Laura

Justin Bordner

Date: 7/2/2015 8:53:00 PM

To be close to you must be incredibly beautiful Laura...I imagine your warm beauty in silence...J.A.B.

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 7/3/2015 2:50:00 AM

Thanks dear.. you're one of the sweetest people I know! I always feel wonderful reading your work and your comments. <3 I never express my gratefulness enough.. ~Laura