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X Angel
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since 1999-11-07
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Oregon

0 posted 2000-09-06 11:09 AM


the pain on their faces
was so much more than I could bear
their agonized sobs
plaintive "whys"
broke my heart
(if it could be broken any further)
and at that moment
I would have forgiven anything
said anything
forfeitted anything
to save them from this agony
I would have turned back time
bent myself to fit your cruel mold
(do not beg girl!)
to save them this hurt
funny how a mother would sacrifice all
for the children she loves

and tonight
I tasted real hate
bitter and choking
as I watched you hugging them
telling them you love them
"if you loved them enough
we wouldn't be here now"
(but no, no I won't go there now)

and as you walked away
I was left to pick up the pieces
of what was left of a family
and try to figure out how
to get them to sleep tonight
when in my heart
I, too, was aching for respite

© Copyright 2000 Heather Walters - All Rights Reserved
Sudhir Iyer
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since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943
Mumbai, India : now in Belgium
1 posted 2000-09-06 11:15 AM


*Ouch*  

Take care, Heather and (((hugs)))

regards,
sudhir

Paula Finn
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since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546
missouri
2 posted 2000-09-06 12:06 PM


I know just what you are going thru...I hate seeing how my son is after spending time with his father...if ya need to talk I am here
Sven
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since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937
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3 posted 2000-09-06 07:35 PM


Heather,
        honest and straightforward. . .

Just as it should be. . .

Excellent. . .

----------------------------------------------------

That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl


JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
4 posted 2000-09-06 07:42 PM


And sometimes it is the anger and hate that get us thru the night...it is hard when you can only feel the anger...James
Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA
5 posted 2000-09-06 08:03 PM


Oh how I remember that moment - It's etched in my soul for eternity - Thank God it happens but once...
SpitFire
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since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396

6 posted 2000-09-06 08:55 PM


~*sigh* Oh wow,...I don't know what to say. I totally enjoy your writing, the way it speaks. My heart is heavy with this, such an open poem. Do take care. *Peace.
Severn
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since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704

7 posted 2000-09-06 09:06 PM


  

Remember that definition of bravery hon? You're it, you really are...

SO proud of you...

Massive hugs Heather...

love K


Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
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Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA
8 posted 2000-09-06 09:12 PM


What a woman you are, Heather........
Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648

9 posted 2000-09-06 09:29 PM


You've described it well, Heather. The pain just oozes from this.

Denise

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