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Where does IT Go
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Where does IT Go |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America 
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where does it go the love the passion how does it occur sleeping with backs turned to each other or separate room even how does that happen bills someone says money matters changes things kids yeah, the children demand more of you that means less for her or him life hangs a yoke around your neck called the yoke of responsibility sounds nice yep has a nice ring to it hear that phrase a lot from talking heads owning up to responsibility I concur responsibility is a big deal so! money, kids, responsibility means losing interest in what used to be your everything lust couldn't wait to entertain lust you'd do it in the car bathroom even in the woods lust and love and romance takes a backseat to . . . dependability accountability making the mortgage bailing the kids out of trouble afraid they're gonna go psycho on you pressure in this modern age unheard of before gadgets to make life easier why then is it harder huh? you join forces with the spouse keep everything above water except the feelings between the two of you long silences go out of the way to not touch the other fiery passion gone maybe each of you cast wandering eyes to neighbors across the street beginning of the end . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Good question... and usually the answers are quite painful and complex. |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
You are correct, Sunshine, it is complex and painful, otherwise most people would overcome it. Thank you for being here. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
It's kind of like a garden, I think. If you just rely on perennials, you'll still have wildflowers, but if you want a garden that grows something nourishing, you have to save the seeds of the best fruit to plant again, and again and again. That's just too much work for some. I'm not an expert. The archives are full of my marital miseries. But I am one stubborn sonova...  And so is he. One more thing? Reasonable expectations--one should not plant onions and get angry when that's what one reaps. The whole blasted thing can be wiped out by an early (or late) frost, too. I'll shaddup--and just say: "It's Complicated."  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Jerry...I think everyone can relate to this in one way or another...I love what Serenity said...she's so right and she also cracks me up. |
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s1nfully_1nn0c3nt Senior Member
since 2003-10-26
Posts 1105Watertown, NY |
Where does it go? Thats a tough question to ask, and its even harder to deal with the answer. Enjoyed. -Trina. |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Serenity, sorry I am so late getting back here. You have the right idea I think, comparing marriage to a garden (gotta watch out for those bitter weeds) and all that goes into cultivating, tenderly coaxing life out of the ground and keeping the weeds (bitter weeds too) out of the area that will suck all the oxygen from the plants. On the other hand I agree. It friggin' complicated. Thank you for being here. <><><><> Thanks Martie, and yes we can all relate each in our own special degrees. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Thank you, Trina. I agree with you also. I am glad you liked my effort. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
I believe that love matures beyond the physical relm and blossoms into something different. Sure that means more responsibilties but love does not remain in a romantic honeymoon stage forever. When love becomes unconditional, isn`t that a wonderful thing? |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Bitter weeds, grubs, aphids, assorted mold and fungi, fickle weather... and still sometimes the soil just gets depleted. (I think I just depressed myself again.) *sigh* |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
Oh, I can relate to this one! Well done! Kat >^..^< |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Earl, when you're right, you're right. Thanks for your input. <><><><><><><><> Sorry Serenity that you worked up a depression here. Drat. <><><><><><><><> I guess most of us can relate, Kat in one way or another. Thank you for being here. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Fine writing, Jerry. Good questions and fine replies. Enjoyed reading through this tread. Complexities for love and life. "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Yea, this is a subject most people are interested in, Prasad. Everyone basically has an opinion. Thanks for being here. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
When I get love figured out... Interesting perusal of an old subject that all of us questions as some time or another. It is sad when there is no touch, though, for whatever reason. Being taken for granted is poison and apathy will finish a relationship off. Serenity Blaze's comment is wonderful! |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Enjoying the read and all the comments. It is a universal happening I guess. But those of us who stick with it reap the harvest. latearrival/jo |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Yeah, you're right, Klassy Lassy. Love! Who in their right mind can figure it out. <><><><><><><><> Yes, latearrival, I am always amazed at those who actually get to have their marriage vows renewed on their fiftieth anniversary like mine did. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
 I am a firm believer that love is the essence of living and an intelligent entity we must be aware of in order to keep time with it. ...and yes, our poems do seem to complement one another. It's the talent we are given and must use in order to keep it.  [This message has been edited by Klassy Lassy (12-04-2010 12:17 AM).] |
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Novus_Os Member
since 2010-07-21
Posts 115West Coast, USA |
gadgets to make life easier why then is it harder huh? Enjoyed the poem. Thank you. |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Thank you Novus_Os, for the compliment. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
It's the age of fast food. We want it and we want it now..if not we'll drive somewhere else. Instant gratification and satisfaction are what we're told to expect. Years ago we were told to expect to work hard and make do with what we had. Now everything is made to toss away - even relationships. It's sad. |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Poet deVine, you have said what needed to be said, and I one hundred percent agree with you, and have said the same thing on numerous occasions. Thanks for stopping by and clearing the air so to speak. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Enjoyed the read, Jerry. Everything in life just "goes". I don't try to analyze it anymore because most times the reason isn't made known until long after the fact. Helen |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Yeah, I know, Helen, but that's what poets do, they push the envelope a little nudge here, a little twink there . . . I think Poet deVine pretty much has a handle on it. Thank you very much for reading my poem and your input, it is greatly appreciated. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Where does IT go? Well, it's still there, just in a different form. I think you just have to have a healthy respect for the other and an understanding that life is change. You have to go with the flow and be flexible. I also know that if my eye wonders, it's because it is rolling across the table after being slapped upside the head for my indiscretion. I try not to suffer too many blows. Another quality write. Peace."We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
"after being slapped upside the head for my indiscretion." I'm afraid THAT would make my eyes wander even more. You're right, of course, IT is manageable, but most people allow their personal idiosyncrasies to drive their emotions to their utter disappointment. Thanks Andrew. Appreciate it. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
"after being slapped upside the head for my indiscretion." I'm quite sure that would make my eyes wander a bit more. But you are correct, IT evolves and to maintain IT we must evolve also. the problem begins when people begins to allow their idiosyncrasies to rule the day. Big trouble then. Thanks you Andres, I appreciate your presence here. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Well, yes and yes! "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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