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My love is a river......... (984 hits)

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Submitted by Bigmike (View user info) at 2004-10-22 18:38:48 EDT

Paul and Mary were preparing for the evenings festivities. Paul wore a charcoal grey business suit, white shirt, and black tie. He wanted to look formal for this very occasion. He didn't want to disappoint Mary.

"Darlin' I don't know much
I know I love you so much
My life depends on your touch"

Mary was wearing a red dress. It was "THE" red dress according to Paul. It was a dress similar to the one she was wearing when they met all those years ago. He could still see her jumping around the dance floor with her friend Susan. He had seen her in that red dress and his heart had melted; his libido jump started. When he saw her, he knew that she was the one.

"And my love is a river runnin' soul deep
Way down inside me it's-a soul deep
It's too big to hide and it can't be denied
My love is a river runnin' soul deep"

As he sat there with her now, he couldn't help but rehash all that they had been through. It had been love at first sight. It had been a short courtship. It had been a quick pregnancy, then another, then another. They had a great family, all good looking like their mother, all practical like their father. Now, when Paul looked into the eyes of his daughter Samantha, all he could see was her mothers fire. It was a good thing.

"I'll work myself to death for ya
Just to show I adore ya
Nothin' I wouldn't do for ya"

He ran a brush through Mary's hair. He still loved the feel of it after all these years. It was smooth and full and there were many nights when he would be in bed with her and roll over just to bury his face in her hair. He loved the contour and texture of it. He loved the smell and feel of it. Whenever he caught a whiff of her hairspray, it would always bring back pleasant memories. Today was no different.

"Cause my love is a river runnin' soul deep
Way down inside me it's-a soul deep
It's too big to hide and it can't be denied
My love is a river runnin' soul deep"

He pulled a velvet box from his suitcoat pocket and opened it. He looked at the pearls inside as if they were the substance of life itself. Their glow was deep and perfect symbolizing his love for her. He gently took the pearl necklace from the box and gently reached to put them around Mary's neck. As he did, he whispered "I love you" ever so softly in her ear. After he put the pearls on her, he stepped back to admire her. "You look beautiful" was all he could say.

"All I ever, ever hope to be
Depends on your love for me
Baby believe me
If you should leave me
I'd be nothin' but an empty shell
I know darn well, I can tell, ah
I don't know much
I know I love you so much
My life depends on your touch"

He held her hand and absorbed her beauty with his eyes. The red dress, the pearls, the memories. He loved her so much that he couldn't stand it. Every time he thought about it, he would feel like jumping out of his skin. It was everlasting love at first sight for Paul. As he thought about it, tears began to make their way down his cheeks.

"And my love is a river runnin' soul deep
Way down inside me it's-a soul deep
It's too big to hide and it can't be denied
My love is a river runnin' soul deep"

"Excuse me, Mr. Drake?"

Paul looked up to the doorway. "Yes, what is it?"

"Well sir, the guests will be here soon. It's time to prepare for them. It's time for them to pay their respects."

Paul looked at the man. Then he looked back down at Mary where she lay.

"I'll be there in a minute" was all Paul could say.

"My love is a river runnin' soul deep
Way down inside me it's-a soul deep
Well, my love is a river runnin' soul deep
Way down inside me it's-a soul deep
Yeah, my love is a river runnin' soul deep
Way down inside me it's-a soul deep"

User Reviews

Submitted by Smurfs (user info) at 2004-12-15 12:04:00 EST (#)
Ranking: 2

Nice :)

Reminds me of a comment I made once of lyrics.. ;)

Submitted by DanielH (user info) at 2004-10-27 22:29:20 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2

Why do lovely faces haunt us? Do extraordinary flowers have evil roots?

Magnificent writing.

(Still not through reading all your posts. I save/hoard them till bedtime, like half a pack of Oreos). I cheated this time since I'm usually up till dawn out trying to get some or get rid of some: Symbiotic Playstation: it's all the same in the end, regardless of scores.

Your writings always ground me, like the imaginary dad I never had, all the letters I wish I could open an old trunk of his and pull out.)

Submitted by JungleJane (user info) at 2004-10-24 03:07:23 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2

I feel like crying

Submitted by Bigmike (user info) at 2004-10-24 00:47:02 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0

"Sort of saw it coming- but in a good way. This is really beautiful. Does your wife read any of your work?"

I don't think so. I don't think she cares really. For her, Uber is something I spend too much time at. I don't think she understands that I have to write.

I do show her my UM posts though. I like to get her thoughts because she has an interesting perspective.

Submitted by LadyPlural (user info) at 2004-10-23 13:05:22 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2

Sort of saw it coming- but in a good way. This is really beautiful. Does your wife read any of your work?

*insert witty comment involving DoaM here*

Submitted by jack11058 (user info) at 2004-10-23 05:50:42 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2

Oh, and the pure joy I get from writing. Can't forget that.

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That's why I stick around here. Great stuff as always, good sir. I hoist my mug in your general direction.

Submitted by Stin (user info) at 2004-10-23 05:29:51 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2

How do you do it? How do you capture so many different emotions so vividly that I can almost taste them?

You, sir, truly are the kicker of all ass.

Submitted by Bigmike (user info) at 2004-10-22 23:20:11 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0

Submitted by Smurfs (user info) at 2004-10-22 21:10:04 (#)
Ranking: 0

eh.

Revenge, she is such a sweet mistress. I wish I could believe that you were rating me on content. It would mean so much more coming from someone who writes so well most of the time.

As it is, I believe you are just being petty. That's ok with me though. Rating doesn't mean anything to me. It's how many people that read it. That is what's important to me.

Oh, and the pure joy I get from writing. Can't forget that.

Submitted by Smurfs (user info) at 2004-10-22 21:10:04 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0

eh.

Submitted by Tigre (user info) at 2004-10-22 21:04:58 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2

Chokin' up man..

Submitted by Tastycat (user info) at 2004-10-22 20:03:44 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2

No Comment

Submitted by bluegoddess (user info) at 2004-10-22 19:50:43 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2

whew....

Submitted by precision (user info) at 2004-10-22 19:47:21 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2

No Comment

Submitted by DonkeyOnTheEdge (user info) at 2004-10-22 19:42:04 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2

.....

Submitted by ruthless (user info) at 2004-10-22 19:37:13 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2

*sniff*

Submitted by L-Gizzle (user info) at 2004-10-22 19:26:26 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2

good job

Submitted by boredgurl210 (user info) at 2004-10-22 19:15:37 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2

Very good story although it made me sad.

Submitted by zakalwe (user info) at 2004-10-22 19:15:11 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2

What's wrong with the rating system? This has 2 for 5 reviews, but that dipshit testo gave this a zero. Do newcomers ratings not count anymore?

Submitted by BLITZKREIG_BOB (user info) at 2004-10-22 19:05:27 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2

A Bigmike music-post. +2

Submitted by Ted at 2004-10-22 18:46:13 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2

No corpse fuckin;?!

Submitted by shitfuck (user info) at 2004-10-22 18:40:08 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2

Somebody's getting laid tonight.

I hope it's your wife and not your hand.

Submitted by Method (user info) at 2004-10-22 18:39:43 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2

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