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passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
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0 posted 2012-01-22 04:35 PM

Unemployed, fired, for 8 weeks now,
he piddles around the house,
watching football and American Idol
while I become homicidal
he is quiet as a mouse.

So we never went to Cali for Christmas
and that just chaps my rear,
see, I've been wondering about jail
and if it's better than here.

I listen to my angry songs,
like Limp Bizkit and Eminem,
then there's my slow sad songs
but I really can't handle them.

All he seems to want to do
is watch TV, eat, and nap,
after all this time, I get it...
why some people simply snap.

Amaryllis
Senior Member

since 2010-05-20

Posts 1306
Mi now

1 posted 2012-01-22 05:07 PM

I've been there, with DH out of work....rattling around the house....I understand. Just remember, the only constant is the truth that things never stay the same....change will come...hang in there!

Best,
Amaryllis

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

2 posted 2012-01-22 05:38 PM

I'd be driving myself up the wall if that was the way I had to live, especially in my younger days. People have begun to get the mindset that the government will take care of them, and they just give into it. Don't know if this is the case there or not, but if it is, shame, shame.

~*~ I gave up feeling guilty just to survive a long time ago ~*~

bel1e
Senior Member

since 2006-07-24

Posts 1631

3 posted 2012-01-22 07:07 PM

All too common a scene these days, for sure....great read!

katahdin
Senior Member

since 2010-07-01

Posts 1196
ME. In the Shadow of the Mt.

4 posted 2012-01-22 07:13 PM

I feel ya on this one! Been there!
Kat >^..^<

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

5 posted 2012-01-22 09:57 PM

You paint your picture well! I feel for you.
Hugs

Lori

Alison

Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

6 posted 2012-01-23 01:04 AM

Keep hoping for you, Dixie.

xoxox
A

Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

7 posted 2012-01-23 01:59 AM

Ouch! This one has some serious bite to it. Can't say I blame you... Just curious, when you say "about to break," you're talking about his bones, aren't you? I knew it! Lol good to see you, Dixie.

Michael

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

8 posted 2012-01-23 12:47 PM

Tell him the football that's left isn't worth watching... and he's gonna be living in the "dawg" house soon... without J-Lo! *S* I'm sorry you missed your trip to see your grandiegirl... hang in there!!

Kit McCallum

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Member Laureate

since 2000-04-30

Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada

9 posted 2012-01-23 01:55 PM

I understand this too Dixie, it's a difficult situation .... powerfully penned! Hang in there, change will come. Good to see you!

Best wishes,
/Kit

JL
Member Ascendant

since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

10 posted 2012-01-23 09:52 PM

Blessings to you.
Heart-wrenching read.

JL

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

11 posted 2012-01-23 10:47 PM

You know what, my long-time friend?

I think it's time for you to again read, and to re-post here "Three Feet Above". If you don't have a copy, I do and would be happy to give it back to you, as read-worn as it is.

Hang in there, Dixie - that's what it's all about.

Jimmy

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

12 posted 2012-01-24 12:27 PM

awe, thanks everyone

so many things I want to say after reading each reply but maybe another time when I can see the screen through clear eyes

Jimmy, I remember that one, and I have it around somewhere. Maybe I'll repost it tomorrow when it seems a better day. Thanks for reminding

LeeJ
Member Patricius

since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

13 posted 2012-01-25 07:31 AM

I was here once a long time ago, but fear kept me from speading my wings and taking flight...fear of not knowing capable, freedome and happiness...we become so accustomed to being treated like this, we think "that's the way it's supposed to be" and it is not...

blessing and prayers sent your way...

Lee J.

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