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The Final Decree (Goodbye)
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The Final Decree (Goodbye) |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
The Final Decree (Goodbye) My lawyer couldn't quite understand the grounds for divorce now in his hand. He told me he had talked to my lovely wife and she was very perky and full of life. So could I please tell him in simple words he could comprehend just have a friendly conversation man to man. For a lawyer must always know exactly which way the case might go. I began to tell him how me and the little woman didn't always see eye to eye on some very important issues where my heart lie's. He spoke again, "How could this possibly be. I talked to her and she was very nice to see. Now continue with your explanation to enlighten me." "Well, to be precise, I don't like what my wife has done to me. My wife has run off to be a stripper for every eye to see. But in her eyes she's and entertainer or should we say a woman that dances professionally. And although I find it to be very artistic and truly many men enjoy her show this man finds he must take his heart and go." "So if you don't mind just leave my words exactly as before. This is the way I wish the decree to read forevermore." Let it read "Me and my wife fail to see eye to eye and now my heart grieves and my eyes cry and this decree will simply be a final Goodbye." Jameslee@October22,2000 |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
James...isnt this sad that this can be the simplest yet the most complicated thing...we dont see eye to eye...well written my friend |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
James..... It's hard to say goodbye, but it's even harder to try to change someone who has their mind made up and won't change. Maybe goodbye is the only answer left.  Follow your dream! |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
James, this is so sad, irreconcilable differences are so sad. Be well Kethry Growth demands a temporary surrender of security. Gail Sheehy |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Thank you Paula, Kethry, and Sunny...I believe we all have our limitations or breaking point...we just aren't sure where it is until we reach it...James |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
James~ I am so proud of you for leaving her....how painful that had to have been for you....the only man to see my goodies is my husband period........This speaks volumes to me.....my final good-bye was in Okinawa..I just didn't want him to hit me again or have my son raised thinking abusing women is ok. So we bailed. Awesome poem sweetie.  -SEA |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
...and I shall shine light upon the heavens that your angel will answer your prayers and find you...soon...  Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
((warm hugs))~~~~~ it is always hard to say goodbye.... but sometimes it can also clear the sky.. to close a door and make a new start, it isn't easy, you will always loose a part.. I hope that you will find your way, wish you strenght and love by this reply.. take care Charisma |
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Effigy Member
since 2000-04-11
Posts 486disbelief |
Moving. Well done. I'm sympathize with you. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
James, this is such a great poem, and you've written it so well. You have an amazing ability to write truth, and write it so that it is real. Great write, I really like this. Oh and well done for seeing the situation as it is instead of how you wish it would be. Take care Marsha  Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
This is a great piece James and I loved the last line and the rhyme scheme to it..brilliant! Nathan |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
James, this is excellent. . . while that decision must have been hard for you, I am glad that you followed your heart. . . Superb writing my friend. . . ----------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Thank you Sea, Sunshine, and Sven. A hard decision in the beginning. Easier each day as the process of letting go continues...James |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Enjoyed reading James..maybe you need another lawyer..a woman lawyer haa... ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Yes Victoria and me and this woman that is a lawyer could read those law books illuminated by candlelight...sounds like an interesting idea to pursue.....James |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
What a hard situation to deal with, what a hard decision to make. As Sven said above, it is the best decision if you follow your heart. The road will still be hard, but the heart never lies, so it will work out best for you in the end... *hugs* Isis *I believe every time you put your words to paper, you change. Each feeling is set free, and you may follow.....* ~Isis~Goddess~~Sovereign of the Sp |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I have said goodbye a few times in my life and it is never easy...but, I think we take with us some wisdom of learning that each friendship and each relationship gives us. You poem was well done and heart felt. |
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