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Waiting In 1968

I'm waiting
for you to admit
just once
that you have never really looked into my eyes
or held my hand
or touched my cheek

I'm waiting 
for you to say
just once
that our friendship  has made you happy
or our thoughts shared
or our dreams

I'm waiting
for you to ask 
just once 
for "the privilege of the next dance"
instead of my opinion
or my help

I'm waiting
for you to say
just once
"I love you"

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Anna Lee Stedman

Date: 9/30/2012 10:29:00 AM

Touched me deeply... Sure know that feeling... thanks...

Gina Young

Date: 9/2/2011 7:35:00 PM

Very simple, but eloquent and searing with honesty! Bravo!

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/21/2011 6:47:00 AM

It is so hot here in Ohio the last few days and they say stay in if you can. Well I can and so I thought this would be a wonderful day to thank everyone for their kind comments on my poetry. So I say thank you to you for the kind words and for sharing your amazing poetry with us Susan. Love, Carol

David Williams

Date: 7/18/2011 7:33:00 AM

men huh..... hope he has said it after this poem, thanks for your comments David

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 7/16/2011 6:01:00 AM

A problem we've all experienced - well said.