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DiscordantNote
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since 2000-08-01
Posts 9
Texas

0 posted 2000-08-14 10:13 PM


Sitting in my drive way,
Oh, what’s a man to do?
I hated walking out on her-
I’m dreading facing you...

When it comes to bad decisions
Looks like I’m on a roll-
It’s hard to believe this life of mine
Is so out of control.

I guess that it is some form,
Of mid-life crisis, true.
I’m torn between my love and duty
Oh, what am I to do?

Guilty feelings weigh me down,
Of what is going on.
Lies, and cheating, foolish dreams-
I know it’s all so wrong...

Is there not a need for love-
Within this empty shell?
But vows I made and duty sworn
Make life a living hell.

Oh, how I long to start my truck-
and drive into the night.
And flee the awful mess I’ve made,
But I know that isn’t right.

So I sit, and sigh, and cry-
Sometimes the whole night through-
And die a little more inside,
Oh, what’s a man to do?  

© Copyright 2000 John Buchanan - All Rights Reserved
Butterflies_dont_cry
Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733
Michigan
1 posted 2000-08-15 10:19 AM


The confusion and pain are felt in each line of this weave....not just a man thing...believe me!  Great work~
Rosebud1229
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since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813
North Carolina
2 posted 2000-08-15 11:31 AM


this is so sad! Your so right though you may ask yourself you know the answer deep inside. Loved this poem.
serenity blaze
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since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738

3 posted 2000-08-15 05:18 PM


I wish I knew the answer to this, but the question was phrased wonderfully...and oh, we know...we know.
JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
4 posted 2000-08-15 05:30 PM


Life can be rough for the man in the middle...hope you drive that truck to the right place...James
Paula Finn
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since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546
missouri
5 posted 2000-08-16 02:37 AM


Torn between duty and love...making that choice is never easy...and you ask the question so beautifully.
Corinne
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since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167
state of confusion
6 posted 2000-08-16 10:21 AM


Peace only comes with facing the music...

Corinne

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