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kaile
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0 posted 2003-02-21 11:10 AM


my parents seem unaffected
by the silent night
and chat as per daytime
about their latest misadventure,
the details repeatedly gone over,
without any sign of receding into obscurity
they alternate between
expressing pride in
their self-professed
mature understanding of life
and lamenting about their stupidity,
each taking turns to cry and comfort

I wish money isn't an issue
and they can move on,
regardless of the evil ploys/allocated missions
the compassionate/heartless bank officer
has in mind for them

I beg them to keep it low
and apply some more powder on my rash,
stung by my need and failure to provide


[This message has been edited by kaile (02-21-2003 11:16 AM).]

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the_loner_23
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1 posted 2003-02-21 11:11 AM


A sad poem but good.

Cold hands means a warm heart

kaile
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2 posted 2003-02-21 11:17 AM


thanks Julie for reading..you know, this just happened last night..real glad i have the words for these sentiments...
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3 posted 2003-02-21 11:25 AM


Your angst is palpable in this write. Your family's hearts are heavy but the pockets are light.

Sending wishes for abundance and joy to you and your parents,

Warm hugs,
EA

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4 posted 2003-02-21 11:29 AM



They raised a good son...
I am so sorry for their plight...
harder times are ahead for many of us,
I fear...

Seymour Tabin
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5 posted 2003-02-21 11:30 AM


kaile
A sensitive write, enjoyed.

gemjop
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6 posted 2003-02-21 11:32 AM


wow kaile, raw feelings here. i like this a lot.
your last line says it all. you dont want to hear another word, as you feel totally helpless in the situation. it would be nice for it all to be washed away as we sleep, waking up with no memory of the previous nights sadness. but i'm glad you wrote this, despite not wanting you to be feeling so bad. caring and being aware like you are, is support in itself.
i'm impressed kaile,

I beg them to keep it low
and apply some more powder on my rash,
stung by my need and failure to provide

love these ending thoughts.
lots of love, gemma xxxxxxxxxxxx  

learning each day, for you and i, our paths have met, i've already learnt that you are love.

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7 posted 2003-02-21 11:50 AM


Ooh, a hard one to write, but thanks for doing it....

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