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HOLDING UP
Published: 2002-07-01 19:19:49 +0000 UTC; Views: 1374; Favourites: 17; Downloads: 114
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HOLD UPWhat's so precious you hold on so?
so terrible you cannot tell?
Hold back,
if you must, though I would share the pain
as well ask my portion of the joy.
Hold back,
if you need, though I would never claim
a greater part than you would give.
Hold back,
if you fear, though I am often told
a lonely hurt hurts more alone.
Hold back,
if holding holds you still;
Hold back,
though holding's holding still;
Hold back,
and while you're holding on,
hold on to me, and
I'll hold on
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Comments: 34
This is my life in a nut.
No, not a nutshell. A nut.
Beautiful work, as usual. I love the simple strength you convey, the longing to share if only the other will open to you. Simple, but effectively lovely.
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Thank you ...
... my mother always used to say "sweet as a nut" I know what she means, now.
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...how am I meant to take that?
I'll pretend it was a compliment. Thank you! ^^
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No need to pretend ... it was a compliment. Sweet you most certainly are!
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...how am I meant to take that?
I'll pretend it was a compliment. Thank you! ^^
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I had a damn good comment, then devart had to go maintain itself! *curses*
It was about the inevitable truth of ourselves. The past, the sins, the mistakes, the flaws, and the endless shame of it all.
This is a beautiful poem. You were able to convey the gist of human insecurity and the wonderfulness of human connection. Great job.
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You know... I realize I commented before... But as always, the rereading makes it sweeter. This is so poignant and turns the wheels of my memory, searching for how these phrases can be true...
They always are.
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Wow, Im confused LOL
I thought I already commented on this.. Then I realised this is a re-write of the original, as well as a re-post. Commented on the original here: [link]
and then, there was holding up 2 - which I absolutely adored (and faved 
Mike, you have to use different names for your deviations LOL im getting all confuzzled.
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as it has been said, Congratulations on the Daily Deviation, it is most definitly deserved for this, it is great
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Congrats on the DD Mike! Itβs a brilliant poem I canβt believe I havenβt read it until now.
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I love how each stanza holds you up and makes you read it, it just sounds right when you read it aloud.
And the barriers...the things we hold up because we think we need to...oh this is so appropiate for me right now...
i'm adding this to my fav list if you don't mind...
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How you can capture such a natural human emotion in your words is simply amazing. The very theme of this piece parallels a theme in my life.
Maybe thats why it brought me to tears
*dee*
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How did I miss this one? This is a wonderful poem. Such a sweet, selfless love expressed here.
Congrats on the DD.
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so true...
great words. +fav... and congrats on dd
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Great poem, I can relate to the subject. Really like the structure and last stanza.
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Open up my mind and take what's inside and you have this poem. This is wonderful.
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A most excellent poem. You deserved Daily Deviation congrats!
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oh how wonderful!! I don't believe I've even read this one before, so it's great you got the DD Congrats, and I love this poem. It's beautiful and gentle... and so true.
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I love the last stanza! its so tender and loveing. brilliant poem
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Congrats on the DD... this is so powerful, yet simple! I love it.
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Congrats on the daily deviation It's such an emotional piece of writing - yet so simple. Brilliant
AIFOL
Tori
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Oh wow... brilliant piece... it just sounded like you needed a hug
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simple and elegant with a subject everyone faces, every day... sometimes small, sometimes overwhelming... beautiful.
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i really like this. With the few words you use you create a magnificent piece of poetry THAT is a true measure of excellence.
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It's not often that a poem combines such truthful emotion with the elegant grace of simplicity. I'm impressed, and appreciative.
I'd like to see more like this.
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It's quite the most gentle and understanding poem on a subject that is not spoken very often in poetry. This is written beautifully, Mike.
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you captured one of the idiosyncractic moments of human emotional behavior
youre either the type of person who can relate to this, or not...
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I agree with the rest...can totally relate. Your poem would make great a great song, too.
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I can relate to this, the holding and hurting is something I think many would understand.
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oh, my friend, we have traveled some of the same paths.
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