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Just a Man I Knew
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why I write poetry ...

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Just a Man I Knew

There was a man I knew
and just knowing him
made me think of poetry.
Loving him I learned
that accepting love
is as important as giving it
and the not so subtle difference
between loving lukewarm
and loving red hot.
Love like that
can make you stupid,
total-immersion kind of stupid,
but it made me want
to read poetry.
In a different time
and a different place
it might have worked,
but it was over and
when the last page was turned,
he was only a man I knew.
I have no regrets,
just one perfect memory.
And, because I loved him,
I write poetry.


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 Reviews of "Just a Man I Knew"
Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on June 8, 2011
A heart exposed and a mind altered
and yet heart and mind are one here.
Your point of view, CJ, and your passion
resonate deeply.

John

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on January 3, 2007
Beautiful write...and a loving tribute, I loved the line; and when the last page was turned, he was only a man I knew...and the ending well, But because I loved him, I write poetry...wow! what a muse...enjoyed this much my friend...
Blessings and Happy New year!
Joyce Bowling

Reviewed on January 3, 2007
Beautiful tribute to the love of your life!!!!!!

Happy New Year CJ!!!!!

Love from your poet friend,
Sandie May Angel :o)

Reviewed by Barbara Terry
Reviewed on January 1, 2007
A wonderful tribute CJ. Happy New Year to you, and to those whom you love.

May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, Joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie

"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I have the right to be."

Reviewed by Rusty Daily
Reviewed on October 22, 2006
We can all be thankful for the man you knew.
Hugs
Rusty

Reviewed on March 28, 2006
Good thing you loved him and this love led you to poetry. Well done.
Birgit and Roger


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