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suthern
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0 posted 2009-11-24 12:56 PM


on this first day of emptiness

It would be more humane
To toss both chest and contents
Into the trash
For that is all they are
But note by note
I replay the song
That once was love
Now proved to be
Drivel with no substance.
Insincere excuses
Are no longer enough
To comfort me
Into contentment.
So, letter after love note
Burns my fingers
As I let them go
Berating myself for forgetting
That those who ask questions
Should be prepared to hear answers
Even "NO, I don't."


doing some housekeeping in the literal sense uncovered this attempt at emotional housekeeping...
I won't bore you with how old it is... or how often the scene's been repeated. *G*

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1 posted 2009-11-24 01:36 PM


A clean house always makes me feel better and It's amazing how little you miss the clutter.
                                Ida

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2 posted 2009-11-24 02:22 PM


Drivel with no substance.
Insincere excuses
Are no longer enough
amen !!!!

Bill Charles
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3 posted 2009-11-24 03:38 PM


suthern - as mentioned, cleaning house is good, it tends to get rid of the trash...

BC

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4 posted 2009-11-24 06:00 PM


I have met some who fall clearly into that
category...  Well said...thanx for the write
Suthern.

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5 posted 2009-11-24 06:18 PM


Yes, the best thing is to let them go ... with no regrets and gently.

Your words resonate with me. You said it so very well, dear Ruth.

But love letters are definitely the most difficult thing to get rid of, because - though we might even have forgotten who wrote them (it happens!) - we love the evidence of having been loved.

Love and lightness!

Margherita

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6 posted 2009-11-24 07:56 PM



It is a sad poem dear Ruth but I get the impression that it was a long time ago, so I sincerely hope that things have improved

a lot for you since then. You are a far too lovely sweet person to have those things happen to you now. Good luck. Love to you.

Lindsay

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7 posted 2009-11-24 09:19 PM


Yo dear Suthern,

No day is ever truely empty.

Love Bobby

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8 posted 2009-11-25 02:38 AM


Ruth - Great poem!  I've been there, done that.  Bobby's reply is so very true!

Love
Helen

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9 posted 2009-11-25 08:58 AM


Well written, suthern.  A bittersweet look at emotional "spring cleaning,"  a self-directed therapy that we all partake of, on occasion.
I can feel the flutter of the "what-ifs" in this sweet and intensely personal work.
Peace
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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10 posted 2009-11-25 07:23 PM


I remember that kind of song well, Ruth. You've captured the need for house-cleaning well - sometimes clearing old things out simply makes room for something new and positive. Much enjoyed.

Best wishes,
/Kit

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11 posted 2009-11-25 10:17 PM



Margherita, said it for me.We reread and sigh and remember we were loved "that much"...I recently did the same and pulled out a box of notes,letters and cards. intending to finally throw them away. But could not do it, because as was said it does one good to be reminded that yes, we were once loved "that much" by some one we also loved.  understading, latearrival  

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12 posted 2009-11-28 12:16 PM


The drivel being the keyword...says it all.
Gawd, I love how you shoot from the hip, straight to the heart.

Loving this, suthern gal~

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13 posted 2009-11-30 10:06 AM


Ruth,

As you know, I am mentally going through things and trying to toss some things out.  I really like this poem - but, I have really liked every poem of yours that I have read.  

Thank you for everything.

Love,
A

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14 posted 2009-12-03 02:44 PM


Thank you all so very much... I appreciate every response! *S* Thank you!!
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