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Marriage, Part 1 and 2
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Marriage, Part 1 and 2 |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone 
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Note: Since my muse is quiet today, I thought to share these two I did some time ago. For the record, I am not tortured and miserable about either one of these relationships. They are more observations on what I see as the hopeless situation of marriage. ON THE ENDING OF A MARRIAGE I thought it was settled. Together forever. Thats what the minister said. How did we get to this place? Your kindness slipped away like a remembered dream. Now you are not my friend. You criticize, you demand. Where went my lover? The one who wanted to hold me forever. Faded into a morass of discontent. I thought it was settled. I was wrong. A NEW MARRIAGE I, the diehard romantic. Maybe this man will not let me down. Maybe the promises are sincere. Sweet affection, stability-a quiet strength. Beautiful kisses. Maybe it will be different. Yet he too changes, ever so subtly at first. Now, I barely remember when he kissed me so much my lips were bruised. When I was so happy.. Now his lips are cool, distant, and so rarely shared. How did this happen again? Not the same as him, but not so very different. [This message has been edited by catalinamoon (edited 07-08-2000).] |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
I am glad you are healing from it nice poem Jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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lotharingia Senior Member
since 2000-06-04
Posts 897saarbruecken, Germany |
Your voice speaks for millions who experience the slow death of love every day. Very well done indeed. Lotharingia "For God's sake, he's a poet. Poets are meant to feel miserable. Otherwise, what the hell are they here for? What are they going to write about?" Tom Holland |
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demoninlove Member
since 2000-02-11
Posts 211Dehradun |
In the searching lies the answer. Oft we do not meet that part of ourselves that we were looking for... and that happens. But some do so achieve the impossible - kisses bruising till the very end... But how does one know? Your poem is very true Deepak |
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Wren Member
since 2000-07-05
Posts 312 |
I've always thought this a sad subject..... great job! I coulden't have said it better myself!  |
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Poetias Junior Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 26 |
Who would have ever known, are you my twin? I finding myself relating to your words. In as deep a denial that I find myself now, I still cannot say that I do not know what you mean.  Thank you for writing this. "Even as love crowns you, so shall he crucify you." -Khalil Gibran THE PROPHET |
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Hardrock Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 948New Hampshire, USA |
There is no death so slow and agonizing as the slow death of love. Well said, Sandra. Hardrock |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~*Sigh*,...the last two lines in the first poem and the last line in the second just say SO much. Gosh Cat,...these are just pulling at me. Thanks for sharing. *Peace. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
The way you write about marriage it does seem rather hopeless...some of my opinions.. of course in the beginning he bruised your lips kissing them so much because it was a new and exciting physical attraction...a sensual attraction..and as time passes it becomes familiar. I believe the relationship has to grow from a friendship and perhaps it will survive based on a meshing of two spirits... As of August 1, 2000 my second divorce will be completed so I am not an expert on what makes a marriage work...but I do know lots of things that don't work. The friendship thing is my latest theory and I am building new relationship with this in mind....take care...James |
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StarrGazer Senior Member
since 2000-03-05
Posts 679Texas |
I've often wondered about this very subject myself ... is love meant to start fast and hard and die out leaving us left wondering where the passion and sparks went ... or have we just not found the right person ... still gazing at the stars wishing for the love people can only write about... |
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Dedreia Member
since 2000-07-10
Posts 172Kokomo, Indiana, United States |
I loved your poems. I am married and wondering if I should stay in this marrige or leave...I hope you keep writing. Dee |
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Joel the wolf Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 1333Angels Camp |
Again Cat you have captured my heart, I do miss this place, and your writings so much, I'm glad this is old, but it must be new also, you wouldn't have brought it up. I understand this side of love all to well. With white dove this will be my third, and last. I will keep it alive with all my heart. Not only for our sake, but also to let you all know that love does truly live forever. Love you kid. keep the faith, keep your heart. Joel. I howl a mournful song, that echos within my chambered heart, for all to read? nay for all to feel. |
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LarBear Member
since 2000-06-23
Posts 138Kingston, New York |
Very good job yet again. I also am thinking of ending a marriage of 12 years. The love I once had is severed. The love I now have is strange, almost like a daughter, rather than a wife. I get so aggravated at the fact that this has happened to me. I have heart felt sympathy for you. TCB LarBear |
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