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Open Poetry #3

When It Starts Again

Sunshine

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0 posted 1999-10-06 09:52 AM

When It Starts Again

There are two deaths.

One comes from divorce.
I know that kind.
First, there is a deep loss,
then a decision.

Better with? Or without?

And if without, then a scurry
of leaving,
barely any conscious planning,
just “out,”
with kids, usually.

On “auto-mode,” one moves,
frantically,
caring for children, job,
never yourself.

Now I’m contemplating another death.

A second partner, life’s partner.
A tandem partner.
Lover, friend.
Friend, lover.

He speaks of his death
so I will make plans.

And now I’m at an age
where I know I can do some things,
in his place,
but not everything, like
I did at 28.

It’s different, now.

6 October, 1999
©KRJ

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Sunshine
Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Dolphins3
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since 1999-09-30

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1 posted 1999-10-06 10:30 AM

Very unique look at it. Thank you for sharing.

Sunshine

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2 posted 1999-10-06 02:09 PM

Thank you Dolphin.

Pufalove
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3 posted 1999-10-06 04:08 PM

Any parting of a good friendship is a sort of death, but death IS so final. If this is happening to you, my heart and prayers are with you!

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O all ye powers that he implanted, Arise, keep silence no more; put forth the strength that he hath granted, your noblest work is to adore.

Sunshine

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4 posted 1999-10-06 04:12 PM

Puf, these darn poems should come with disclaimers. No, nothing is happening now, except for the fact that hubby sometimes says "when I die, you'll need to know such and so..." and with stuff like that, it's hard NOT to be thinking ahead. But thank you for the read, and the comment, and the concern...

I was just pointing out how we look at separation when we are at different stages of our life...

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