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Crystal
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0 posted 1999-07-31 07:50 PM


Every night we sit and fight
I wonder when it will end,
To say I still want to be touched by you,
I only can pretend.

The harsh words you say to me
fill me up with rage,
I sit here and wonder everyday,
when I'll leave this cage.

You go to work everyday
that's when I get relief,
I stay home with the baby,
to get a break from all the grief.

The only thing we have in common
is the child we share,
To take him from his home and father,
I don't think I'd dare.

But is it right to stay and fight
and put him through this strife,
Knowing it is possible to scar him emotionally,
for the rest of his life?

It isn't fare, it's not his fault,
why should he have to suffer,
Can we come to an agreement,
let me make you an offer.

No more drugs, no more booze,
can you agree to this,
No more lies, no more betrayel,
that's the end of my list.

These few problems
I feel can be solved,
And if it can not
we won't be involved.

Will it be the drugs you choose,
or will it be the booze,
I hope not for your son's sake,
because the both of us, you will surely lose.

[This message has been edited by Crystal (edited 07-31-99).]

© Copyright 1999 Crystal - All Rights Reserved
Alwye
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In the space between moments
1 posted 1999-07-31 09:25 PM


Powerful...I think the only way in this situation is to tell him strait out. A nice job, Crystal.

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*Krista Knutson*

"I will sail my vessel 'till the river runs dry, like a bird upon the wind, these waters are my sky..." Garth Brooks



Elizabeth
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2 posted 1999-07-31 10:44 PM


I hope this isn't describing your husband, Crystal. Well, if it's true, I hope things work out, and if it's not, you've done a good job! (Not that it wouldn't have been good if it were true, but...well, you know what I'm saying!)

[This message has been edited by Elizabeth (edited 07-31-99).]

Crystal
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since 1999-07-24
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3 posted 1999-08-01 12:43 PM


I know what you are saying Elizabeth:O) Thanx for the nice comment, and same to you Alwye
Delores Hall
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since 1999-07-16
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4 posted 1999-08-02 12:40 PM


Crystal I won't even touch this.But I liked
how you expressed your feelings.Happy
writing.

DreamEvil
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since 1999-06-22
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5 posted 1999-08-02 01:06 AM


No comment on this being personal, but this message must be heard. Thank you, love.

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Shall I indulge in flights of fancy hampered by clipped wings?
DreamEvil©



angel girl
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since 1999-07-23
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within a whisper...
6 posted 1999-08-02 08:34 AM


did you write this from personal experience? it was great.

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The world is in your hands; it is what you make of it.

keep on chuggin'

Crystal
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since 1999-07-24
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7 posted 1999-08-02 08:42 PM


Thank-you Delores, and Dreamevil. Yes it is a pesonal experience Angel girl. Thank-you too, glad you enjoyed reading it.
Balladeer
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8 posted 1999-08-02 09:56 PM


Crystal, it's heart-wrenching. The children always make it such a difficult choice. I haven't walked in those shoes, so I'm not qualified to advise but I can feel sorrow.....and I do.
elvira
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since 1999-07-06
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9 posted 1999-08-02 10:17 PM


Cyrstal, hang in there, setting and sticking to ultimatums is one of the most difficult things in a relationship


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