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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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my love, my life my very breath everything I was I gave freely to you and was left with nothing when you left days dragged into endless nights I became convinced nothing would be right again my quest was for numb but it proved to be elusive still, feet kept shuffling lost, without purpose blood continued its toil through a hollow shell whose heart was ripped out a month? two? hell truly is for eternity or so it seemed then anger arrived kicked compliance to the curb indignant disbelief nursed backbone to straight and respect for self made its overdue appearance from your compost heap I rescued the remains of my foolish heart it’s not your treasure but it’s no one’s trash |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
That's telling them! No one's trash indeed. A very poignant, pain-filled poem, and I felt the kick. |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms suthern..I do love it when you have your high heels on..love the tude babe!! |
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MorningStar Member
since 2009-10-26
Posts 290Pittsburgh, Pa |
I loved this. Loved it. It reminds me of someone I know. She didn't know she was strong - until she got angry enough not to be anything but. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
I love the power in this, dear Ruth. Love and respect for ourselves means salvation. Significant, poignant words beautifully expressed. Love, Margherita |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
WoW! WoW! WoW! What a heart churner and, then, again, what a strong and defiant statement! I enjoyed the emotion of your poem very, very much, God bless, -Bob |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Thank you very much!! You wrote this with a whole lotta style and class. Your ending says it all, and says it perfectly. Not all hearts are created equal, or feel so deeply!! Some people get their kicks in strange ways, and think nothing of toying with our most precious gift. You're really beautiful, you know!! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Mysteria: Thank you very much! *S* DS: Complete with stockings, seams straight down the back. *G* Thank you! *S* Morning Star: Sometimes that anger is slow showing up... can't get over, around or through the hurt. *S* Thank you! Margherita: I've always heard that you can't be loved until you can love yourself... and I'm still waiting on that. *S* But respect is here... and it's a pretty good filter. *S* Thank you! *S* Bob: Thank you so much, kind friend! *S* Blues: Now you're gonna make this ole biddy get mushy. *S* Thank you so much, sweet lady! *S* |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
suthern - you do write with much emotion, and you're correct, one's heart is not trash but a treasure to be cherished. Wish you the best... BC |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"it’s not your treasure but it’s no one’s trash" ~ Suthern One, I truly believe that he never got to know the real you. ~ For to know you, is to surely love you!  He proved that he was not worthy of a woman as special as you.You have vividly expressed what far too many women have experienced. You lived to tell the story ~ and very well at that! Well done! Much love to you my friend! Linda    |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
suthern, What a strong lady you are - even when you might think you are at your most weak, you are strong. I am glad that you rose from the shuffle phase to the kick to the curb phase. I have some great boots if you should ever need them to kick again ... God, knows I hope that you never do. You are my hero for the weekend. Love, Alison |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813 |
oh wow do I love this, the heartache blues certainly can take the sunshine out of reality, am glad to see the sun shining brightly at the end of this great write lady good to read you |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Money can't buy such a gift, and friends can try to give you such a wisdom, but this sort of celebration of self can only come from the self. What a wonderful way to celebrate your b'day. *flex those muscles* dawlin'.  I love you. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
BC: Thank you so much, my friend... I appreciate both the read and the wishes! *S* EA: You are such a dear... thank you so very much! *S* Alison: If I'm strong, it's because I follow the lead of wonderful examples. *S* Thank you so much, sweet friend... and while I hope I don't need them, thanks for the boots offer, too! *S* luminosity: And it's good to have you here to read!! Thank you so much, dear O&O... *S* serenity: That love is mutual, m'friend. *S* Thank you... for reading and remembering. *S* |
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AncientHippie Member
since 2009-10-15
Posts 411Surfing the Cosmic Flow |
Great working of a sad and tragic story, Suthern. I loved the strong and positive outcome, the beauty of recovery, and the excitement of reconnection with self. Fine work. Namaste Jim "We are stardust: we are golden: and we've got to get ourselves back to the garden." --Joni Mitchell "Woodstock" |
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SlowlyFallAway Member
since 2008-08-29
Posts 279North Carolina |
"then anger arrived... kicked compliance to the curb" My favorite line  |
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GBride Senior Member
since 2009-07-02
Posts 538 |
A great recovery. You got knocked down and you got up again. |
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Lamar Cole Member
since 2009-05-01
Posts 274 |
Very insightful poem. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Ancient Hippie: Thank you!! I appreciate your read and comments. *S* SlowlyFadeAway: I'm glad you liked! *S* GBride: It just took a while... a long while. *G* Thank you! *S* Lamar: Thank you very much! *S* |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
from your compost heap I rescued the remains of my foolish heart it’s not your treasure but it’s no one’s trash My very best wishes to you dear Ruth for it shows that you have the strength and will power to rise from the mire of a bad situation and I admire you for that. You are far to lovely and kind hearted person to be treated like that. Good luck my dear. Love to you dear friend. Lindsay |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Suthern, This poem shows the spunky you, and that of course is a delight to see. The poem runs very well. I like it loads. Love Bobby |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Now, this is the statement more women need to make. A little self respect goes a long way toward finding someone who is worthy of strong and loving woman. Love this. Ida |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
always a bitter sweet journey when going through recovery. ~ You paint the feeling well dear Ruth. ARCTIC WIND |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Ruth, Your talent blows me away. You are awsome and this poem is absolute evedence of your beautiful ability. Tracey |
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Poetal Member
since 2009-11-09
Posts 74Texas, United States |
My heart goes out to you if this is your true experiance. Thanks for the read. AL Inmon |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Lindsay: Thank you so much, dear friend... I wish things had been better... but mostly... I'm glad *I* am now better. *S* Bobby: I'm so glad you liked... thank you very much! *S* Ida: How true! *S* I'm far from perfect, but I have value... I won't forget that again. *S* Thank you! *S* AW: But reaching the other side is worth every step. *S* Thank you so much! *S* Tracey: Your kind words mean so much to me... thank you so very much! *S* Poetal: Thank you for your compassion and your read! *S* |
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