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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow 
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I hate to inform you but you are delusional, if you think after everything that I could love you again, you escaped unscathed when you took my armor. Since I have left that place I've found pockets of silence across the Earth, and I am quite certain I will linger inside, though most would say, they have disdain for quiet, it takes courage to know its worth. Exploring within yourself is a solitary thing but you wouldn't know, 'cause you've never been alone. They say we should fit like a puzzle that we should wrap our fingers with circles. Think of the children, they say, but I have never been one for living in pieces, with you it always feels like something is missing, and I'd never wish it upon anyone to live or love that way. I can be the one to disillusion you, Time is going to slip away, and who are you to dictate how I should choose to waste it? I will let you live your life afraid, and take which ever path you wish to take, but I cannot continue to make you feel safe, in solitude I've found all the truths you'd kept so hidden away, and I'm happy to inform you that I have no need for armor, I have strength enough not to stay. |
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mikeandrew Member
since 2010-11-18
Posts 198 |
great work enjoyed your poem. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
To all intents and purposes, it appears that you took the route I took in 1974. I foudn it very, very hard, and very difficult to make the decision to eventually take that step - but after having taken it, I never doubted for a moment that it was the right one. However, I always felt that it was a great pity that it was necessary, but for me, necessary it was - and it appears to me to be the same for you. It is very, very hard, Kaoru and there are hard days yet to come, even 30 and 40 years later and more, but, in my humble opinion, without knowing your circumstances, I believe that you took the right route. Hugs and strength for the decades ahead Owl |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Deep thinking on this and you penned it very well. Sometimes you just have to do what you need to do. Very good! Eric Love does not look after it's own interests. |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
When you come to a crossroad the trick is to not tary, but strike out alone to find what is left of yourself. Owl got it right. Intolerant people are the people who do not believe the way we want them to, which makes us intolerant by default.—July 26, 2010 |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Your conviction is admirable. The whole idea of living in pieces says it all. You write with a fine tuned pen and it's great reading you this morning. Hugs, K~ |
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faithmairee Senior Member
since 2011-01-05
Posts 1441Poe Haven, USA |
i know how this feels...it takes courage to do what you've done...very well expressed here...a moving and powerful poem! There must be a poem in here somewhere. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
You are quite the poet, Meghan, and aparently quite a woman too. Ida |
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incwrite Member
since 2010-12-31
Posts 55new york |
I think so many people will be able to relate to this..painful write. Stay strong. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Meghan, Welcome back. I have missed you. I totally agree with what Ida said. You are quite the poet and quite the woman. It's good to read you again. Alison |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
Thanks you, everyone, for reading. Owl - I've found that often times the most painful decisions are the right ones. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Kaoru, I am glad you are coping so well - you probably think you aren't, but if you think about it deeply, you will realise that you are. Owl |
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rad802 Member
since 2008-04-19
Posts 279KY U.S.A. |
Very well written thanks How can we know the value of anything? When we try to measure it we find that our ruler is not the correct one or it is not the right time. So we have to wait or rely on our instinct. I am always amazed at how often I am wrong. |
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rad802 Member
since 2008-04-19
Posts 279KY U.S.A. |
It is enough to know that you are worthy of love that you are special and that you are loved. If this is not enough, then truly you are alone. I wish only good things for you. |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms Kaoru.. now you know why I ride that metal mistress as many miles as I do....enjoyed your soul here ms |
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