Defining Love

[MissIntrigue]

Originally posted by MysteriousRomantic
Must be my theme song


Turn down the lights, turn down the bed
Turn down these voices inside my head
Lay down with me, tell me no lies
Just hold me close, don't patronize - don't patronize me

Cause I can't make you love me if you don't
You can't make your heart feel something it won't
Here in the dark, in these lonely hours
I will lay down my heart and I'll feel the power
But you won't, no you won't
'Cause I can't make you love me, if you don't

I'll close my eyes, then I won't see
The love you don't feel when you're holding me
Morning will come and I'll do what's right
Just give me till then to give up this fight
And I will give up this fight

Cause I can't make you love me if you don't
You can't make your heart feel something it won't
Here in the dark, in these lonely hours
I will lay down my heart and I'll feel the power
But you won't, no you won't
'Cause I can't make you love me, if you don't
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seems we think alot alike..the previous post I feel with you on as well.

But for this post- I wonder could you tell me the artist that does this song? I have the song 2x by two instrumentalists and it's so wonderful even without the words..but you've given the words now- and I know I've heard the song done by the artist..I'm thinking I'm getting old and do not remember the artist. Thank you.

 

[Cathleen]

seems we think alot alike..the previous post I feel with you on as well.

But for this post- I wonder could you tell me the artist that does this song? I have the song 2x by two instrumentalists and it's so wonderful even without the words..but you've given the words now- and I know I've heard the song done by the artist..I'm thinking I'm getting old and do not remember the artist. Thank you.

Hi Miss I........

Performed by Bonnie Raitt
From the Album/CD: "Luck of the Draw"

"I can't make you love me"
Written By: M. Reid/A. Shamblin

 

[MissIntrigue]

Originally posted by Cathleen
Hi Miss I........

Performed by Bonnie Raitt
From the Album/CD: "Luck of the Draw"

"I can't make you love me"
Written By: M. Reid/A. Shamblin

Ahhh yes...Bonnie Raitt..Thank you Cathleen!

 

[Cathleen]

Ahhh yes...Bonnie Raitt..Thank you Cathleen!

You're welcome.


I just spent quite a long time re-reading this thread this evening. There are so many fantastic posts here. Amazing

 

[MissIntrigue]

Originally posted by Cathleen
You're welcome.


I just spent quite a long time re-reading this thread this evening. There are so many fantastic posts here. Amazing

I should perhaps do the same..I bet I would enjoy as much
marking it on the 'to do list' now...

 

[shell seeker2]

Good evening, everyone! How are things? I've been away for a while. I hope everyone is well.

 

[shell seeker2]

Do you believe in miracles??????????????
Love is always there especially when you aren't looking....believe me it bumps into me all the time from the oddest places [/QUOTE

What happenned to all the regulars here? Is there no love left??? I for one refuse to believe it.

Love is the greatest miracle of all. And DLL is right. It may come to you when you least expect it. From the most unlikely places.

Which is why you should keep an open heart. To accept true love when it arives. To embrace it. To return it.

I haven't been around in a while. I agree that love is the greatest miracle of all. So many people are looking for love, and it's out there. Could it be that people are looking so hard, they miss it? Are people not ready to see it? Whether is the love of a family member, a child, a friend, a lover, it is there. It may not be in the capacity that you want at the time, but it's always there somewhere. It can hurt, but it can also be wonderful. I've learned that you have to get some rotten apples before you find the right one. So for all of you who are "down on love" remember.
You only live once, once is enough if you do it right.....Love somebody.

 

[Cathleen]

Hi Shell - so nice to see you again. I hope you are well?

I know you are right ~ no question about it. The reason I know you are right is that I am one that holds against love. I have made great strides recently and know change is happening within. So many times I shrink in the face of receiving love. I can show love to others, do loving and kind things but still push away when love is close.

I know love is out there, I know I will continue to work on allowing love to reach me, even that statement rings 'icky' to me. The word 'allowing' is so strong in my mind, it would be best to just let it happen instead of 'allowing' it. That to me brings to mind that I inflict my will with regard to love.

Love shouldn't be hard, but I know it can be. When my will is removed, life and love, become more clear and available ~ it is there for the taking perhaps.

I'm glad you posted those thoughts, thank you.

 

[shell seeker2]

Hi Shell - so nice to see you again. I hope you are well?

I know you are right ~ no question about it. The reason I know you are right is that I am one that holds against love. I have made great strides recently and know change is happening within. So many times I shrink in the face of receiving love. I can show love to others, do loving and kind things but still push away when love is close.

I know love is out there, I know I will continue to work on allowing love to reach me, even that statement rings 'icky' to me. The word 'allowing' is so strong in my mind, it would be best to just let it happen instead of 'allowing' it. That to me brings to mind that I inflict my will with regard to love.

Love shouldn't be hard, but I know it can be. When my will is removed, life and love, become more clear and available ~ it is there for the taking perhaps.

I'm glad you posted those thoughts, thank you.

Hi, Cathleen! It's been a while, but I'm glad to be back posting here. I had been burnt a few times in the past, and began to believe it when I told myself, I'm not doing that again. I took a break and took time for me. What I realized is that I'm me, and I'm not changing. There were things in my life that I had compromised, or allowed to disappear. That is the real reason I chosed to walk away from it....I was tired of being invisible, yet always there for him. Some people can appreciate me, and sometimes people can't. It was hard to put myself out there again, and I did so being extremely leary. It probably wasn't the best way, but it was my way and that was important. I eased myself into things and put myself out there. I met the most wonderful man to share myself with, and I'm glad I did. He appreciates me for me. You need to be true to yourself. You do whatever it is you need to do for you.

 

[Cathleen]

You are so right about finding the right person for you Shell. When someone offers a safe harbor for opening up it should never be left alone. I've been lucky in that someone has been so very supportive and patient, allowing me to move at my pace and accepting me for who I am and where I am.

I feel so grateful for that, it is showing me that I can share, it is like an invitation for the heart. I am accepting the invitation too and that in its self is amazing to me, it shows me I am moving foward, I'm not stagnant nor invisible. I use to want to be invisible and there are still parts that are hidden, but the sunlight is coming through and it is time to get a tan! lol

 

[shell seeker2]

You are so right about finding the right person for you Shell. When someone offers a safe harbor for opening up it should never be left alone. I've been lucky in that someone has been so very supportive and patient, allowing me to move at my pace and accepting me for who I am and where I am.

I feel so grateful for that, it is showing me that I can share, it is like an invitation for the heart. I am accepting the invitation too and that in its self is amazing to me, it shows me I am moving foward, I'm not stagnant nor invisible. I use to want to be invisible and there are still parts that are hidden, but the sunlight is coming through and it is time to get a tan! lol

That is wonderful to hear. Just remember to be true to yourself. Take things at your own pace.

 

[wicked woman]

Originally posted by Cathleen


I feel so grateful for that, it is showing me that I can share, it is like an invitation for the heart. I am accepting the invitation too and that in its self is amazing to me,...

oh Cate! What a precious gift you're being given....'an invitation for the heart'...I love that phrase. It takes courage to accept it.

I can still remember when my Turk opened my heart....he had the magic key....but I had to be willing to let him put the key in the lock. So grateful I found the courage to let him. I wish you only the best along this wonderful journey you're taking.

 

[Cathleen]

oh Cate! What a precious gift you're being given....'an invitation for the heart'...I love that phrase. It takes courage to accept it.

I can still remember when my Turk opened my heart....he had the magic key....but I had to be willing to let him put the key in the lock. So grateful I found the courage to let him. I wish you only the best along this wonderful journey you're taking.

That is wonderful to hear. Just remember to be true to yourself. Take things at your own pace.

Thank you both

I do think it is an invitation and perhaps the timing is just right....... I am lucky.

 

[MT_Pitcher]

You are so right about finding the right person for you Shell. When someone offers a safe harbor for opening up it should never be left alone. I've been lucky in that someone has been so very supportive and patient, allowing me to move at my pace and accepting me for who I am and where I am.

I feel so grateful for that, it is showing me that I can share, it is like an invitation for the heart. I am accepting the invitation too and that in its self is amazing to me, it shows me I am moving foward, I'm not stagnant nor invisible. I use to want to be invisible and there are still parts that are hidden, but the sunlight is coming through and it is time to get a tan! lol

Let that sunshine in!!!
I can't tell you how happy that makes me

 

[Cathleen]

Let that sunshine in!!!
I can't tell you how happy that makes me

Thanks, the sun is shinning yes, I'm fortuate for the timing and their offer.

 

[dcraz]

Hi, Cathleen! It's been a while, but I'm glad to be back posting here. I had been burnt a few times in the past, and began to believe it when I told myself, I'm not doing that again. I took a break and took time for me. What I realized is that I'm me, and I'm not changing. There were things in my life that I had compromised, or allowed to disappear. That is the real reason I chosed to walk away from it....I was tired of being invisible, yet always there for him. Some people can appreciate me, and sometimes people can't. It was hard to put myself out there again, and I did so being extremely leary. It probably wasn't the best way, but it was my way and that was important. I eased myself into things and put myself out there. I met the most wonderful man to share myself with, and I'm glad I did. He appreciates me for me. You need to be true to yourself. You do whatever it is you need to do for you.

SS2,

So great to see you back. Not just back, but open and willing to love again.

I was beginning to think this thread had died. That love here had been lost. Thanks to you and Cate for restoring my faith in love here on the thread.

We all need to learn to be comfortable being ourselves, careful even. But in the end, we need to be open to love. To allow others in to show us the joy of such deep devotion.

I look forward to seeing you around again...

DC

 

[shell seeker2]

SS2,

So great to see you back. Not just back, but open and willing to love again.

I was beginning to think this thread had died. That love here had been lost. Thanks to you and Cate for restoring my faith in love here on the thread.

We all need to learn to be comfortable being ourselves, careful even. But in the end, we need to be open to love. To allow others in to show us the joy of such deep devotion.

I look forward to seeing you around again...

DC

DC,
It took me a while to realize what I wanted. When I found love this time, everything was different than what I thought love actually was. This was "instant", and I knew right away there was a connection, a strong connection. I realized that I needed to know myself and be comfortable with that first. Like I said in an earlier post..I had lost myself and felt like I was invisible. The man I am with now, not only appreciates my personal qualities, but makes me know that he appreciates them, and makes me want to show more of them. Looking back, I knew the first time I spoke to him that there was something because he was so easy to talk to.
Let's keep this thread alive!

 

[shell seeker2]

I'm happy to report that I have told my boyfriend exactly how I feel about him (about a month ago). Things are good. I just got off of the phone with him and was thinking of love. Thought I would share!

 

[Cathleen]

I'm happy to report that I have told my boyfriend exactly how I feel about him (about a month ago). Things are good. I just got off of the phone with him and was thinking of love. Thought I would share!

How wonderful Shell, I am so happy for you.

 

[MT_Pitcher]

I'm happy to report that I have told my boyfriend exactly how I feel about him (about a month ago). Things are good. I just got off of the phone with him and was thinking of love. Thought I would share!

Great news.....

 

[Cathleen]

I stole this off Stryder's thread and thought it was such a wonderful feeling poem and so simple too.....

Just Friends

From the first moment we met I knew,
there is something special about you.
You have that something extra
that makes you unique.
Some you leave breathless.
Not a word can they speak.
You left me in such a state,
perhaps a time or two.
I thought nothing of it.
You were just being you.
You have told me once or twice
that a lover you did not seek.
You said,
"someone easy to talk to would be nice",
as you looked directly at me.
You said you wanted to be just friends,
no serious attachments would do
I have thought about this and
I have an answer for you.
This type of relationship would be perfect
for me as well.
Why make things complicated
when the simpler approach cannot fail?
I have one tiny question
about a relationship such as this.
Would it be okay if we began it with
a simple little kiss?


Sonji Rush


Here is a link to Stryder's thread too....


https://forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=10156375#post10156375

 

[shell seeker2]

I stole this off Stryder's thread and thought it was such a wonderful feeling poem and so simple too.....

Just Friends

From the first moment we met I knew,
there is something special about you.
You have that something extra
that makes you unique.
Some you leave breathless.
Not a word can they speak.
You left me in such a state,
perhaps a time or two.
I thought nothing of it.
You were just being you.
You have told me once or twice
that a lover you did not seek.
You said,
"someone easy to talk to would be nice",
as you looked directly at me.
You said you wanted to be just friends,
no serious attachments would do
I have thought about this and
I have an answer for you.
This type of relationship would be perfect
for me as well.
Why make things complicated
when the simpler approach cannot fail?
I have one tiny question
about a relationship such as this.
Would it be okay if we began it with
a simple little kiss?


Sonji Rush


Here is a link to Stryder's thread too....


https://forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=10156375#post10156375

this is beautiful

 

[dcraz]

I'm happy to report that I have told my boyfriend exactly how I feel about him (about a month ago). Things are good. I just got off of the phone with him and was thinking of love. Thought I would share!

Congatulations Shell, for finding such a love. Something very special and worth being excited about!

Your happiness inspires us all.

 

[shell seeker2]

Congatulations Shell, for finding such a love. Something very special and worth being excited about!

Your happiness inspires us all.

I allowed myself to feel again. We started as friends first, and it just moved on from there. It is very special, and it's nice to be excited about it. I wish, I could share this feeling with others, or at least let them see what it can be like if they would be willing to take the risk.
Have a great day!

 

[dcraz]

I wish, I could share this feeling with others, or at least let them see what it can be like if they would be willing to take the risk.

Shell,

Don't you see? You ARE sharing that excitement with others right here! And I for one, am happy to see it.

May your days be filled with sunshine, joy and all the love your heart can handle.