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Lady Goodman Member
since 2012-10-04
Posts 193 |
The price of loving you is high I offered both the moon and sky as I begged for answers why did it have to be like this the barrel of a gun you kissed that bullet had my name on it. You did not squeeze the trigger, no. But I'm afraid I have to go... I can't afford your kind of love. You did not squeeze the trigger, no. But something in me died. * * * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWmkuH1k7uA * * * |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
very sad , (((hugs)) jo |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Sadness so exquisitely portrayed. My heart goes out to you, if the poem is about you, Karen. There is a time to love and a time to say goodbye when something inside you dies, but only you (or the subject of the poem) will know when - or even if ever - the time is right - for some it is not ever, especially when the love is too strong. I have done that saying goodbye many a time, when taking a stand didn't help, and as hard as it has been, especially when I got divorced, I do not regret any of those goodbyes. I owed it to myself. There is an extremely high price to pay for the goodbyes, though, and few are born to be alone. I believe I am, but I don't know of anyone else whom I believe really is. Owl |
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Angel4aKing Senior Member
since 2006-09-27
Posts 1372USA |
I am relating to this...love is like a loaded gun isn't it? ~~~kingsangel~~~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yes. Many times the need to force issues upon us leads to dismay and a running away. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Lady Goodman Member
since 2012-10-04
Posts 193 |
Thanks...I guess it is bound to happen in any type of long term relationship--that moment of discovery that we have inner boundaries which we didn't know were deal-breakers. *sigh* An odd mix of mourning the loss of innocence and owning a part of ourselves we never knew existed. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
This has such great emotional impact, dear Karen. Powerfully rendered! Margherita |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This one sure packs a punch, Karen. Sad, but sometimes an end is really a new beginning. And Diana... I am that other person. Ida |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Ida, that puzzled me for a short moment, but then I realised that you mean that you are the other person who is born to be alone. That saddens me, though I suspect that it doesn't really sadden you, except at nostalgic moments. However, I suspect that, like me, you would rather be happy alone than be tied to the wrong person and have to drown who you really are. . . Owl |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
You are very perceptive, Diana. Ida |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
The poem is mesmerizing, Lady G. And the replies are fascinating. A |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Wow, Karen... powerful, gut wrenching piece here. I'm torn between loving it for its expression, and hating it for what I know you had to experience to write something like this. (Hugs) to you. Like the title, too. Michael |
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Lady Goodman Member
since 2012-10-04
Posts 193 |
I love you guys. Pray for me or send wishes, or what-not. Send me courage to keep that appointment with that therapist. And then? If I do? PRAY FOR THE THERAPIST.  ?And I do get the most interesting replies--but then, I am biased.  |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Praying for you, Karen, sending you wishes and what-notting! You know that I know you can do anything you set your heart to - so to get to that therapist's appointment, all you have to do is to set your heart to doing it - and hey presto! - you will go! And (hearty, convulsive giggles) I am praying for the therapist too, but just 'cos you asked because I know he/she doesn't need the prayers, lol! We all love you too, but perhaps WE are biased! Tell your therapist that - and I am sure he/she will convince you to see WHY we are biased! And, Ida, thank you, I do believe that too. Smiles. Hugs (and gently coaxing you (Karen) out of the door to the therapist) Owl [This message has been edited by OwlSA (07-05-2013 09:48 AM).] |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Karen! I knew I recognized that beautiful writing, but I didn't recognize your name! I had to go back to make sure "you" are who I thought you were, lol!  Wonderful and poignant writing as always dear Karen. There is such powerful impact within these lines. Thinking of you and happy I was able to say hello. Best wishes, /Kit |
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Lady Goodman Member
since 2012-10-04
Posts 193 |
(((((((((Kit!)))))))))) ty, gorgeous! A visit from you is such a rare treat. Thanks so much for popping in, and um, I wasn't trying to hide. I just lost kept losing my password. :blush* My love to you all, most especially Jo, my dear audient. |
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