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Self-pity chains
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Self-pity chains |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa 
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It's no use beating around the bush when the rattle of self-pity chains disturbs a moment of silence because in the end there's nought to be done but bring in the proverbial big guns. I know well of determined control that locks a scream in the throat and keeps the murmur of love silent within the eyes and yet within that concept I'm battling the rattle of self-pity chains that disturbs my moments of silence. The chains, of course, are affixed to the poles of abject stupidity firmly set in the concrete of a most illustrious illusion easily shattered to dust by the force of free-will intent. I also know how intent destroys one end of those rattling chains but in fear of untimely demise big guns always shoot away from the source. So the rattle of self-pity chains precedes and follows the flow of life until face to face with the wall of self built with the bricks of eccentric ego easily brought down with a hammer. And so when enthralled with this all and more only love overcomes the rattle of chains because it's well known to be ... one of those strong silent types! Helen / 7 November 2010 |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I can relate to this, Helen, I feel the same way at times but you say it better. Ida |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thanks, Ida. Just had to capture the moment in words before it leaves because it certainly will leave. Helen |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
I guess the self-pitying virus can attack us all at any given moment, but most of us weather the storm without giving in to it. It never solves anything, only causes you to go into depression and then you have big time trouble. Nice write, Helen. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
And that was my yesterday, Helen. You say it so well...I could only feel it.  M |
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s1nfully_1nn0c3nt Senior Member
since 2003-10-26
Posts 1105Watertown, NY |
Lovely write. "only love overcomes the rattle of chains because it's well known to be ... one of those strong silent types! " Love shatters self-pity. Love it. Enjoyed this.  -Trina. |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thanks JerryPat and M! I landed in self-pity through a very stupid act on my part which caused a lot of pain - already better though. Helen |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thanks SI! Love overcomes everything! We've just got to believe it. Helen |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
I try not to wollow in that puddle all too often. But as Jerry points out, we've all been there, done that. I would just like to say that I am never let down by the quality and content of what you post. I enjoy your style and the poise by which you accept what ever life sends your way. I have no doubt that you are an inspiration to many, including myself, within and beyond these blue halls. I bow to you and yours. Peace. "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thank you so much, Andrew. I'm most touched by you taking the time to comment as you have done. It means a lot. Someone once referred to me as a "timeless" person in that I would fit into any era.  I think he was trying to say what you have said but couldn't quite express it any other way. I had to laugh though.All is quiet here. The self-pity chains have stopped rattling. Thanks again. Regards Helen |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
I think he just noticed you weren't wearing a watch in your picture.  Though, I think the idea of you being "timeless" is a fairly right notion. Glad to hear the chains are silent. Peace."We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Could be because I don't wear a watch anymore but in my experience it's not something that most would even notice. Did you know that some people think that a watch slows down a person's energetic "vibrations"? It's actually not true though. If we're meant to "speed up" then we will. The benefit of that speed up is, however, dubious because it opens the mind and heart when perhaps it's easier to live with them closed. Think I've replaced a rattle with a roll. Helen |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
When I worked in radio, I wore a watch all the time. A necessary part of the trade. However, since becoming a teacher I haven't worn one. I live my life by the bells. Just call me Quasimotto. One of my favorite scenes in Crocodile Dundee is when Dundee and his friend Walt are trying to set up a time and place to meet. When they finally settle on the specifics, Dundee asks Walt, "What day is it today?" After he tells him, Walt turns to himself and says, "Doesn't know, doesn't care." I kind of get that way during vacation. It's a nice feeling. "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Helen ... Those ending lines made me smile. Always did love the strong silent type. |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
We all suffer from the blah blah blue bees. But as your last stanza points out love overcomes those chains of pity. Nicely thought out and presented. |
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