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SmartChick
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On A Journey To The Unknown

0 posted 2008-01-17 08:48 PM



My Greatest Fear

There was a time I gave all I had to him
But, it just never seemed to be enough
Instead, he always turned to the booze
Now, it seems, my heart has turned too tough

Oh how it hurt my heart to be pushed away
He had promised to never ever hurt me
I held on for as long as I could with him
At the end, I had to set myself free

There was nothing more I could do
Oh how I hated that horrible booze
It took his love away from me, and
There was absolutely nothing I could do

The memories come back, from time to time
Of that first year, when things were good
Then, the booze took him away from me
Even though I did all that I could

Emotions, I had once thought were real
No longer seemed to even be there
My heart was truly broken clear in two
It seemed he no longer even cared

My heart it seemed just shut the door
Unable to even let anyone else near
To feel those emotions I once felt
Seems to be my greatest fear

By Sue Graves
1-17-08



© Copyright 2008 Sue Graves - All Rights Reserved
Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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since 2000-01-29
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1 posted 2008-01-17 09:01 PM


oh my sweet Sue... this is a very very sad write of yours... I'm sending you some of my special hugs to smile your day... lovely writing... love RDB xx

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

JamesMichael
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2 posted 2008-01-18 05:44 AM


Fine writing...the way back is a circle...James
nakdthoughts
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3 posted 2008-01-18 05:51 AM


People make "choices" Sue, some for the better, others for the worse... all we can do is make the best choice for ourselves and hopefully do it before we are brought down.


M

HopeS
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4 posted 2008-01-18 08:35 AM


Sue , you did all you could do , remember friends will be there for you


Hope

simon
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5 posted 2008-01-18 08:41 AM


This is so moving. I only wish you hadn't found yourself in a position to write it. Much love...
rugged_miss
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6 posted 2008-01-18 10:45 AM


I'l just like to tell u that even though you were hurt in the past,it shouldn't make you shut your heart to every one else. There's still love in the world, there are still people willing to give, people strong enough to not self destruct and destroy their loved ones in the process and I pray that you get all the love you deserve some day..
Margherita
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7 posted 2008-01-18 12:32 PM


Dear Sue, this is a very poignant write. You no doubt have done all you could. It's so sad, but I agree with rugged miss that you should not close your heart for fear of going through such trials again. You are such a beautiful soul, may you trust that life has still great gifts of love for you.

love
Margherita

passing shadows
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8 posted 2008-01-18 11:51 PM


aww Sue my friend...this aches. I know the feeling well. One day though someone will come along and that fear will disappear

Margherita
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9 posted 2008-01-20 05:00 AM


Dear Sue, I am coming back to this one, for I have just read an interesting article in a German review for women, where they touch this issue and I thought of your fear.
The longing for love while you are single is still better than the suffering in a painful relationship. It takes courage to decide to split and it takes again courage to begin a new story, but it is worth trying to put aside fear. Thanks to your experience you will also be better equipped to recognize the nature/qualities, honesty of a new man at your side.
Wishing you well!
love
Margherita

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