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Do You Know Me?
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Do You Know Me? |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Do you know me? I'm that raggedy hollowed eyed man you pass every day, the one you edge around at the corner. Do you see this medal? I got this for the shrapnel I carry around in my back. You see, I threw myself on my buddy during some incoming mortar rounds. They choppered me out... ...two days later he died I wasn't there to protect him anymore. Every day I'm haunted by his smiling eyes. Do you know me? I'm that slutty teenage girl the one you always comment on. You know, about how my jeans are too tight and my shirt too low cut. Yeah and I wear too much make up. Did you know that during the day I go to school but at night I'm out here on this corner...yeah...but it feeds my sisters at home and keeps them safe. Do you know me? I'm that rowdy boy the one with too much time and money on my hands. Fast cars, drugs, alcohol I got it all... ...everything but a mom and a dad who care. See its just easier to give me things, that way they don't have to pay attention to me...you wrecked the car? Here's a new one? You got arrested again? Call the lawyer. Everything but what I really need. Do you know me? Do you care? |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Paula... very well written words here... I'm sure most people can relate to each one of them... well done  RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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insect Senior Member
since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014 |
Do you know me? Yes….no…. Sometimes you have to cross the line to live in this world… Sometimes your stuck in your own world… Sometimes sometimes becomes your world… Thanks Paula Great writing!…made me see that my world is not as tough as others may have it and I need to lend a hand to others sometimes. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I have missed you, dear lady. But you haven't lost your zing, thank goodness! I never qualified for some of these, [well, perhaps as a teen, I might have thought so, but reality bit!] but I know many a person who can step right into your poem and wear it well. And that's the sad part of it all. We all know a lot of me's out there. |
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Rod Member
since 1999-12-08
Posts 149Auckland New Zealand |
This is really fine writing Paula. The Spirit is strong in you. It is particularly relevant here in South Auckland New Zealand where I live. It's the equivalent of the Bronx. Gangs, prostitutes, violence....you name it we have it here. Thank you for writing this.....and yes I do know people such as you describe and yes I do care. Keep up the good work! The greatest thing you can do for another is not just to share your own riches...but to reveal to him his own. |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
What a needed reminder. I recently came back from San Francisco and I saw so many who were "invisible". One old man was a delight as he approached me for money -- he was gallant and sincere. I went back to give him money when I got some but he was gone. I felt a link to him .. as if I knew him. I wanted to know him and hear his story. A |
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Angel4aKing Senior Member
since 2006-09-27
Posts 1372USA |
it's the facts!!! no matter where you live! I like the way you put it!!! ~~~kingsangel~~~ |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Paula darling one I would know your writing anywhere, and this is wonderful. You always did write with such truth and beauty and you still do and in spades. Absolutely perfect piece. Love and warm stuff As always Mushy X x x x x Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Snowflake From Hell Senior Member
since 2003-07-10
Posts 777My own little Icey Oblivion |
you watch too much tv mother, or youre reading one of your weird books again but good write Now feel your fear, there can be only one |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Thanks everyone...just on my soapbox again  |
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