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Bleeding Out |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere 
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Like an angry child that takes her toys and goes home She withdrew her playful and affections She still brought him coffee in bed but without nuzzling him awake A dozen other touches throughout the day didn’t happen anymore She just couldn’t She’d been hurt to her core with his well-chosen words She’d bled out and needed a transfusion from him But he didn’t seem to notice or miss those little things she did At least he never said He was fine without the hugs and kisses she used to ask for He said he would have to try to remember to be more attentive But when he talked to her all he told her about was his list of things to get done She never makes it on that list unless there was complaining to do And he wonders why she cries while he is waiting for her to get over it. LGR©10/19/14 |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
So sad to hear. If they give you ruled paper write sideways. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Maybe I just have a bad track record or men are just emotionally tone deaf. Guys, here is a good time to defend your gender. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
All I can say is all men are not alike. If they give you ruled paper write sideways. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Lori, guys are just a whole different breed.I am sure it is not even personal.My young friend once served a nice breakfast after putting rose petals from the bedroom to the table so he could find his way. He sat down and the first thing he said was "where's the butter".With that I think he had been doused with the whole plate of ham and eggs."They" just do not realize how far a little expression of thank you or some other nice expression would go. best to you ,JO |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Yes, you are right. we were talking about my poem and He said "I tell you every morning when you leave for work 'be careful', I don't want you to hit a deer. I love you, I don't want you getting killed" And I thought all this time he was saying "don't mess up the car" Lori  |
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Gale Senior Member
since 2013-06-10
Posts 578Russia |
Men are different, and I understand not all of them. But I think that each of them can be understood by some woman, if she needs ) As well each woman can be understood by some man, even if women are the most incomprehensible creatures. |
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s1nfully_1nn0c3nt Senior Member
since 2003-10-26
Posts 1105Watertown, NY |
I believe all it takes to understand men is communication and "no holds barred" honesty, but thats just me. Enjoyed. -Trina |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
As a person who had all brothers I think I understand how different men think than women and I believe most men see what women consider romantic and caring to be clingy. I think most men need to be kept slightly off-guard by a little mystery and letting them do the pursuing. Natures way. Ida |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Heh.Heh All this is very interesting . . . If they give you ruled paper write sideways. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Thanks for your input everyone, it has helped me get perspective. And yes, Jerry, it is very interesting...Thanks for being here for me ya'll. |
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