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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass 
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convalescent home run where do I run to wring truth out of the flat obsequious husk of a letter that begins “mother is…” truth clings tracks me like dogs in the dark I don’t want to hear them bellowing their cold triage the hidden rage of it beneath this desperate “as much as will be possible” like dogs screened black under a million leaves leaves with names like family trust guilt competition rivalry hate they hunt me singing in discordant whoops and yawps I am sick to death of it my hand wills a loose board anything to slam them down “for discharge on…..” they tell me where I will be too when they close and they will close but the real threat is mine to see the sun’s Omega even as it rises mother mine it waits me too, did you not know and I would rather be run down on stones still raging in the dark than kenneled in a yard better yet to be a dog who chases life until my hunt song done I die still howling ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Huan Yi Member Ascendant
since 2004-10-12
Posts 6688Waukegan |
RL, Rage rage against the night John |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
You knoooooow it..! I like the pieces you've chosen for this. Dale Speaking of ghosts, wouldn't you know here comes mine again... |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
wonderful! RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Ratleader, The ache, the bitterness of the aging process... You write it well. Take care, good friend. miscellanea |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
well written ARCTIC WIND |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
ED, Amen to that .. Respectfully "late" |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
 Yes...know. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I'm a lucky man in many ways, including this one. Some things I write are about me, and some are partially so, but some also are written because an inspiration comes to me from "out there", some for friends, and some because I've seen a situation that moves me intensely. My luck in this is that my mom's ok; but I have friends whose mothers aren't, and others who have been through the unluckiest times of all. This one's for them. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Poignant and thought provoking poem, Ratleader. I'm glad it's not about your mother. Ida |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
A compassionate, empathetic write. Linda |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MyRatMan~ When you gather thoughts for others, you touch us all~  *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ed...you touch the heart of many with this, I am one. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
I understand! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
truth clings tracks me like dogs in the dark I don't know which lines move me most... these... or leaves with names... or the incredible ending!! I'm glad this isn't your bitter cup to drink... You've captured the helpless rage superbly! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Well, m'friend, as you can see, I keep coming back to this one... |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
wow. Intsense... and very real. Your writing is outstanding. And I'm glad this is not from personal experience. ~Alyssa Hupomeno. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Oh Ed, You brought back our GG. We missed her so much GG. Welcome back ~Please keep in touch."late" |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Ed, I'm writing this in tears...this touched me, especially since we just lost our mom, last Sat. But within the rage of loss, there is much more, now, a great sigh of relief... Our mom was here, at home for the last 12 years...and in the end, went into Hospice House, where the caregivers were extremely compassionate and tender with her. It was her choice to go...she was brave and decided to discontinue her blood transfusions. She was 90 and was loved by so many. I know, she is doing well, and there will be a great hord of emotions to follow within the future, but when I feel the rage, I will try very hard, to be a kitten in her lap, feeling the love she bestowed in all of us, as she was the most caring woman, I've ever known... Ed, your writing is amazing...always... Love and many hugs to you and yours.... Lee J. and thank you |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
RatL, this hits very close to home for me. If only there was no such thing as aging. Very well done piece here.......jo |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Ratleader, I was so excited when I saw GG's reply that I see I neglected to comment on this poem. It struck a hard core in me. I have never put a parent into a home.I do not know if any of my children have the reserve and stamina to keep me out of one. Therefore I have saved and saved so that they coud hire a younger friend of mine should I ever need home help. If that is not good I prefer to leave this world. And I know positively that other older people I know share my point of view. Keep us in our homes where we need to be. Best to you Ed,'Late" |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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