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The Neighbor |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
She looked like Donna Reed or June Cleaver, beautiful in her 1950's dress, high heels and pretty apron. Perfect make-up, every hair in place, impecable manners, smiling face. A post war creation... The perfect housewife. But behind the frilly curtains of her immaculate home, she cleaned, cooked, cried... and drank too much. Ida Werrett [This message has been edited by Marchmadness (04-21-2012 10:43 AM).] |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
There were many women in the small town I grew up in (the fifties) like this woman. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thanks for reading, Jerry. One of the many unforgetable characters from "The Project" in Boise, Idaho where I lived in the fifties. Ida |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
I remember a few like that, but most I knew were to poor, to worn-out to be June Cleavers - Ha! Going to have to Boyhood Tales some of that...if you don't mind me stealing your topic somewhat. Good write, my friend...Much enjoyed. j. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Yeah , Jimmy. I know what you mean. My own mother would probably fit into that category. I would love to read your memories of the fifties. I plan on writing more of my own observations in the future. Ida |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Just never know and the sad side makes up the peaks and valleys all experience sometime or other.... Good stuff Ida! Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
We really don't know what goes on in another home until we stop to listen and feel. Enjoying your insightful poetry, Ida. E |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...reminds me of the mom of an ex-girlfriend...James |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
You made me see this character, dear Ida, and I feel compassion. That "make-belief perfection" has made uncountable victims I fear. Very intensely expressed. Love, Margherita |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you, Eric, always appreciate your comments. Ida Thanks, Edna. I guess you just had to be there. Ida I don't see women like that anymore, James. I guess it was a failed experiment. Ida I carefully observed this lady, at the age of ten, and never forgot what I learned from her, Margherita. Ida |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Hi Ida, You are observant of life... you see situations with so much clarity (listening to what is not said, seeing what is not visible)... I so admire that. (This is what I ment to say, bad writer that I am). Lol E |
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Startime1955 Senior Member
since 2012-04-22
Posts 1072Alberta, Canada |
Very powerful in going from laughter to tears...very sad... |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
powerful 'slice-of-life' write! |
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