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G. A. Webb
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since 2000-01-21
Posts 441
Stanton, California, USA

0 posted 2001-03-19 04:49 PM


Once I had someone
Deep in my heart
She filled me with joy
And inspired my art
I thought I found love
Like no other you see
But that wasn’t the case
Please listen to me

I was merely her toy
For sexual use
And my heart was the victim
Of her thoughtless abuse
All that I am
And what I could be
Did not mean a damn
Please listen to me

She cared so little
For how I did feel
Or for the fact
That my love was so real
And all of the signs
That one plainly could see
Amounted to nothing
Please listen to me

As I read your words
They brought it all back
The heart wrenching sadness
And anger I stack
Deep in my soul
Which I share now with thee
For you’re not alone
Please listen to me

They’ll take and they’ll take
Until you’ve nothing to give
And then you’ll forsake
The very life that you live
No matter that which you do
Or how much you plea
They’ll be true not to you
Please listen to me

I know that pain
All too well
The torturous love
That puts you through hell
What you should do
To set your heart free
Is find someone new
Please listen to me

Because if you don’t
You’ll be trapped in despair
By a false hearted lover
Who never will care
Anything for you
Or the visions you see
What I now say to you
Please listen to me

G. A. WEBB

Regret not that which you have done,
Rather that which you haven't


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G. A. Webb
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since 2000-01-21
Posts 441
Stanton, California, USA
1 posted 2001-03-19 05:05 PM


This was inspired by a piece posted by Paula Finn called "I Still Love You". It triggered certian emotions in me due to the fact that I too was in a similar situation. So this is my reply/advice to her and any other person who is in the boat, so to speak. Do yourselves a favor and get out of that, because it will only cause you pain and drag you down. And, odds are that the person who you are with won't even care about the pain they are putting you through because they are getting what they want as long as you allow them to and sadly that's all that matters to people like that. DON'T BE AN ENABLER PEOPLE!!!

Ok, enough advice for one day. I just hope by my posting this rather angry piece some of you out there learn from my mistake and don't fall into that trap. It's simply not worth the pain that only you will feel in the end. I've grown past that pain now, but the scar remains none the less. But I guess one could say that I'm wiser for the wear, ya know. Do take care all and remember...THIS IS JUST A POEM...I'm not that angry/depressed anymore nor will I waste any more time on being that way. And neither should any of you. Again, take care all!

G

P.S. Thank you Paula once again for the inspiration and good luck! ;-)

Regret not that which you have done,
Rather that which you haven't



[This message has been edited by G. A. Webb (edited 03-19-2001).]

Poet deVine
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2 posted 2001-03-19 06:27 PM



I wish everyone who is in this situation would emblazon these words in their heart. Being used is not healthy - and being blind to it is so sad.

Wish there was a way to send this anonymously to a couple of my friends!!

Excellent poem sir.

Severn
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since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704

3 posted 2001-03-19 10:40 PM


Sharon - you could send it as a pretend-FWD!

This is powerful - and full of pain...but also the awareness of learning and lessons.

Horrible things - lessons..

thanks for posting that - it needs to be read...

K


Paula Finn
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since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546
missouri
4 posted 2001-03-19 10:45 PM


Thanks...I'm glad you finally posted this...and hugs
Just A Woman
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since 2001-03-10
Posts 507

5 posted 2001-03-22 12:29 PM


A very true lesson. Very well written.

"When people show you who they are, believe them"

~Maya Angelou~

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