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Daniel J D
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Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia

0 posted 2000-11-14 08:53 PM



Heart torn
Barefeet she leaves
Years of torment worn

Nowhere to go
Friends all deserted
Bruised and battered
She hikes to anywhere

He wakes, head spinning
Years of dominance finally ended
How could she, he wondered
He loved her so
Oh Really!!

Made of glass they are
Filled with amber or spirits
Little metal retaining the flavor
Many of those went down the mouth of hell
As she waited for the next battering of words
As she received the blows before the bruises
Had all been mended, left untreated

Don't cry you coward, don't even fret
You never gave a damm, why would you now
She is gone, she'll find some happiness
About you well let's hope she cares less
She will wear shoes again
She will dress up again
She will never ever endure
Seeing you with that bottle
She will never be bruised again.
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Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love
(Daniel J D)


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Wilfred Yeats
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since 2000-08-04
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1 posted 2000-11-14 09:01 PM


Let's hope she stays on her new path - Well done  
Daniel J D
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Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia
2 posted 2000-11-14 09:40 PM


Wilfred,
Thank you on behalf of my close friend. Many women are hurting out there from the hands of alcoholics.

Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love
(Daniel J D)

Marge Tindal
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3 posted 2000-11-16 09:21 PM


JD~
So poignant - so much truth that touches
too, too many.
You are quite versatile in your subjects
and I've enjoyed each piece I've read from you.
~*Marge*~


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Paula Finn
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since 2000-06-17
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missouri
4 posted 2000-11-18 01:22 AM


Its not just alcoholics that abuse...but yes its a painful frightening experience...you brought back memories Daniel...
Daniel J D
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Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia
5 posted 2000-11-18 02:30 AM


Marge,
I personally experienced my father drink from stress. He had so many children to care for and the task was always so hard that he resorted to the bottle on many occassions, at times leaving the family without much to live on. But we battled on as a family, and stuck together.
The person I wrote about, is a very close friend, whose life has been shattered by her husband's drinking, and his continuous abuse of her rights.When I first met this lady she was one of the most beautiful person I had met, and when she told me of the damage she had endured, I was totally astounded at the unjust way her husband treated her. Even though my Dad drank, he never laid a finger on my mother, he respected her to the end.

Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love
(Daniel J D)

Daniel J D
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since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471
Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia
6 posted 2000-11-18 02:32 AM


Paula,
I am sorry I brought back such painful memories. If you do not mind read the reply I sent to Marge. Take comfort, I understand.

Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love
(Daniel J D)

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
7 posted 2000-11-21 01:00 AM


It is a beautiful day when someone gets out of an abusive relationship...but it can be a long journey to rebuild the fragile spirit...James
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