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Deborah1
Senior Member
since 2000-06-22
Posts 653
New Hampshire

0 posted 2000-07-13 05:10 PM




When did No stop
Being No
When was it
The start of something

I speak these words
Clearly...
What is it that
You hear?

Please enlighten me
I say No
You question me
Waiting for ..
A new reply

Selective hearing
Wishful thinking
No means No
The End

This just came to me after one too many times of someone not hearing me when I said NO

© Copyright 2000 Deborah Murphy - All Rights Reserved
jwesley
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563
Spring, Texas
1 posted 2000-07-13 05:26 PM


D1, I think NO went out the door when "ladies & gentlemen" became a thing of the past. It left when men stopped walking up to your door when picking you up, and honking in the drive way instead. It disappeared when the values of yesteryear faded away.  Is it right? Not to me. No, still means NO, and I  teach my kids to so honor it.

Neat piece.

jwesley

Hardrock
Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 948
New Hampshire, USA
2 posted 2000-07-13 06:18 PM


I could write a book on why No doesn't really mean No...but I'm here to read poetry, make friends, find enjoyment, get direction, trigger thinking....and your poetry does that for me.  Thanks...Hardrock
qtpieelmo
Senior Member
since 2000-07-04
Posts 989
Sesame Street :) hee hee ,NY
3 posted 2000-07-13 06:44 PM


Wow great work. I can get someone in very much trouble because of that simple misunderstanding I said NO & he heard yes & now it haunts ME everyday & he gets to smile still (I'm confused) lol   LOVE ELMO <3
**STAR**
Junior Member
since 2000-07-10
Posts 26
San Diego, Ca.
4 posted 2000-07-13 07:53 PM


Great poem!!  There are not to many of us gentelmen left.  I guess it comes from your upbringing and your own self respect. To do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
catalinamoon
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Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone
5 posted 2000-07-13 08:22 PM


Well Deb, I think the only time no means no is when its said to me and I don't want it to be.  Know what I mean? Anyway, good thoughts, and nice poem.



"If a man moves you to feel like a woman,
the least you can do is let him."
Merrit Malloy

Wren
Member
since 2000-07-05
Posts 312

6 posted 2000-07-13 10:43 PM


This is really good! Yes means yes, and yes, this poem is exellent! Keep it up!  
-Wren

The thread of destiny
Unknown by anyone
Unseen by anyone
Winds around your heart
Moist with tears
-Vampire Princess Miyu Theme

AniKay83
Member
since 2000-06-28
Posts 388
Missing Since 1999
7 posted 2000-07-13 11:03 PM


I agree with Hardrock... there are a lot of instances when no means yes, but well... I get what you mean! I'm still young, but being a girl I understand all to well what you mean by No should mean No! And people should stilll bring their kids up that way.
great poem!


"I'm sorry for telling u love was unnecessary... making u lose ur way. I'm sure I'll be as sad as u feel."
~Touch and Go



lotharingia
Senior Member
since 2000-06-04
Posts 897
saarbruecken, Germany
8 posted 2000-07-14 09:59 AM


I too, know what you mean. Although I am a fond user of no when it means the opposite. Why is it that others can't tell the difference between a no no and a yes no?  

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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