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Temptress
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0 posted 2001-02-02 10:45 PM


In times like tomorrow,
There sits a window,
Looking outward for all to realize,
The past hopes,
The past dreams or facades of dreams.
There are times when nonsense,
Makes perfect sense,
And the tongue is in crisper condition,
Than the mind that spits the words.
Clean air hovering above,
Is difficult to grasp or recognize,
When moving down has been the destination,
For a longterm amount of time,
In abundant and untearing years.
So sit within pain and ponder,
The events of past years and their worth,
A useless thing couldn't be anymore mundane.
Ponder issue long since buried,
And surface indecision again.
Go backwards if need be,
But only if need really be.
Then tell me,
What does one truly do,
When the past connects so readily with the present,
And words long ago said,
Finally reach the ears,
That were never supposed to know anyway?
What does one do with dishonor,
That they were never supposed to hear,
Once they learn of it.
How does a lady defend her own honor,
Without appearing guilty?




"This above all-ask yourself in the stillest hour of your night:MUST I write? Delve into yourself for a deep answer.

Rainer Maria Rilke
from "Le

© Copyright 2001 Jennifer - All Rights Reserved
Mother_Earth
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1 posted 2001-02-02 11:10 PM


My dear Temptress, it is better not to comment. Some others already have made a decission and nothing you say will change their mind (small that it is).  If you know yourself to be right, then what do others matter?  Be brave. You know who you are, friend.  Hugs, ME
Masked Intruder
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2 posted 2001-02-03 02:26 AM


Hey wonderful...  I just wanted to stop in and say hi since I have to go to bed early tonight, and then I'll talk with you later this weekend because it's fun.  So that's pretty much all I wanted to say right now, except that I'm going to be in Springfield Missouri tomorrow evening and sunday morning, so, y'know, it's closer and all, and if you want to drive and meet me there...*grins*  just kiddin.  

talk at ya later

jwesley
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3 posted 2001-02-03 02:29 AM


Agree with ME, my friend.


jwesley

Temptress
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4 posted 2001-02-03 06:13 PM


Mother Earth:
Thank you for your sincere reply. My heart tells me that this must be set right though.  There are only a few people involved whom I think will see the truth. Thanks for reading the poem!  

Masked Intruder:
Leave it to you to make me smile with a comment to one of my posts! Missouri, you say? Geesh...Close, but yanno, there is this evil thing called WORK! ACKKK!! That keeps me from doing it. Here's hoping for the next Passions get together.   Thanks for reading! err..you DID read right? LOL!

Jwesley:
Thank you for reading, and thank you for your thoughts!  


"This above all-ask yourself in the stillest hour of your night:MUST I write? Delve into yourself for a deep answer.

Rainer Maria Rilke
from "Le

CocoBaci
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since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043

5 posted 2001-02-04 01:12 AM


Temptress, after reading your poem I gotta say it brought to mind something that happened the other day to a friend of mine and I would suggest turning the cheek and saying not a peep and walking away as 'M.E.' has stated above she sum's it up the best...

Good writing here sweetie and thanks for the read
~coco~


You get a lot more lesson mileage when you lose in some situations than always win...

catalinamoon
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6 posted 2001-02-04 01:56 PM


Wow, I have to say that last question is quite a tough one..Very strong feelings coming through this poem.
Take care.
Sandra

Irish Rose
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7 posted 2001-02-04 02:04 PM


This sounds intensely personal.  I will say it is a moving, power-packed, punching piece of writing that delivers a thousand questions.  The last question?  If someone asked that of me I would simply say "She just remembers she's a lady, and does the best she can to make certain she never forgets it!"

Take care, Jenn.

"I walked beside the evening sea and dreamed a dream that could not be." George William Curtis



Sven
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8 posted 2001-02-04 02:06 PM


She says nothing. . . and retains her appearance as a lady. . .

There will always be those who think that they know. . .they do not. . . but telling them won't help. . .it won't change their minds (rather small anyway if they're doing this. . . )

I also have to agree totally with ME. . . she's got it right on the head. . . you know yourself. . .and your friends know you. . . what else is there??   That's all that should matter. . .  

This is a great one from your heart. . . know that you have friends. . .and we're here for you. . .  

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

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