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A Confession
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A Confession |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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A Confession The stigma and the sheer disgrace Are clearly written on my face For I have fallen in the pit Of sordid vice I cannot quit For drugs can alter sense and mind And leave all rationale behind With friends' support and family's aid Recovery's road has now been paved I have agreed to follow through Detoxification's wicked brew For God's great mercy I have pled For I'm addicted to the web Elizabeth Santos |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Wonderful poem Elizabeth. I know exactly what you mean.  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Aren't we all. Good poem, enjoyed the read, well done. Love Sy |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
We could certainly have worse addictions, couldn't we???  |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
But where else could we have such fun? Well, at least we have an addiction that adds culture to our lives! Cute poem, Elizabeth, and I can so totally relate!  Denise |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Oh my!!! That's it, confront your problems...*g* and it's no longer a problem...so how long before you sign in to read???...*g* Good poem, lousy addiction..*g* HUGS Don't ask me where I'm going, just listen when I'm gone and far away you'll hear me singing softly to the dawn. |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Sigh...me too... I realised that quite firmly last night when told rather grumpily at 4am that I should be in bed...  Can I help it if my net friends are all in different time zones?! Smile - love this Lizzy K'...I want to be free - free to know people and their backgrounds - free to move to different parts of the world...' Sylvia Plath |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I, too, am hooked, I must confess There is no cure for me, I guess My fingers ache to touch the keys Ride high on Passion's cyber-seas Addicted to the poetry And all the friendships here for me There is another thing that's true I'm hooked, Elizabeth, on you!! |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
She's hooked. She's hooked. Her goose is cooked. Lizzy's sly as a fox ... convinced family that she will detox. Well I hope you do agree ... you can't overdose on mere poetry. Elizabeth, my friend ... you do it so well ! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I realized my addiction when the eye doctor asked how many hours a day I spend at the computer and the answer was "12". Then he asked if it was work related and the answer was "no" Then he asked if there was any way I could cut down and the answer was "no" Then he asked if I also worked at the computer at my job. The answer was, "I don't have time to go to work. I'm writing sestinas" So you see, I'm addicted I thank you all for your responses. I enjoyed reading them Now I see that Mr.B Is hooked on verse And hooked on me! I am as honored as can be And thank you for your poetry HI MARGE! Great to see your little quips again. Must be feeling a little bit better! (yes?) Thank you! Thank you all! Liz |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
"I don't have time to go to work. I'm writing sestinas." That's classic, Elizabeth! Well at least your addiction doesn't dull your wonderful sense of humor! Denise |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Gee - I'm almost considering giving up my degree - how COULD I consider wasting my lecturer's time when I sit there thinking about my next poem...???? LOL - j/k You're a treat Liz K |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
I'm also one of those It's either win or lose I' happy when the log on goes click I like this bit of electronic But don't I deal with people after all some are small, some perhaps are tall Don't we need some contact now and then With other electronic addicted human I do think I am Ok Although that's not what my family will say Know your not alone in cyber space so lets get on and write some praise Well done The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Kamla, I see you on line when I get up in the morning and when I go to bed at night, so tell me, when are you going to have time to go to classes? Now Denise's name pops up at different times of the day, when I know she's at work. How can that be? Thanks Helmut Glad there are many other cyber poets. One of these days I've got to get a life! Thanks Liz |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
and just cause I'm not addicted (puffs out chest, well part of one..*g*)..how come I'm still here laughing at no time to work...ROFLMAO...ok, I lied, I can't ROFLMAO but I am laughing.. HUGS Don't ask me where I'm going, just listen when I'm gone and far away you'll hear me singing softly to the dawn. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I'm not addicted, I said with force I'm not, I do other things, of course. Your in denial, my husband says now turn off the computer and come to bed. This was great Liz! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Rainbow, I can just hear you cackling all the way across the Atlantic. So good to hear that laugh. We do have fun, don't we? Thanks Liz |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Martie, You snuck in there very cleverly. It seems everyone is confessing. Glad I'm not the only one. I was a little worried. I'll be talking to you soon Martie, I hope we can get together Liz |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Elizabeth....you are certainly not the only one But what an addiction |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
LOL join the addiction club. There are millions more! <*\\\>< Where there is faith, there is love. Where there is love, there is peace. Where there is peace, there is GOD. Where there is GOD, there is no need. Hallmark |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
I seriously wonder if there is anyone here that is NOT addicted... The poem is great Liz lol A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
I'm appalled at what I see all these addicts surrounding me Its so easy don't you know just hit the button, off it goes back to life, back to work kick the dog, kiss the jerk take the time to see some friends excercise, just do the bends.... Well, who am I kidding then, their all online, every one of them and i'm going back, and thats that! Loved your poem... its sooo true. James (Parker) |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Dearest Liz...I ask myself the same thing...! No - this is merely a summery kind of state, and then...sniff, sob...it is back to nerdville... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth, my friend ...... Well .... yes, now that you mention it ... I am feeling better. I'm at work also .... but....... they pay me to 'surf' ... so I surf ! LOL ! What a way to go ! LoVe It ... ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Elizabeth, this one's clever! Claire |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
thank you all for your comments. You all make me feel good James, I loved your poem! Thank you. Your on line friend, Liz |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Hi! My name is Dark Angel, and I'm a Webaholic! Great Poem!!What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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