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1slick_lady
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0 posted 2001-05-17 07:37 PM



Death of a Friend

you and I
are not friends
I have felt
your kiss of death
in your soul
you are dead
mine
is full of breath
your heart is a sponge
soaking
up plenty
how can you be
so full
yet,
at the same time be
so…..empty
feasting
on the empty
you truly love
that meal
greedily
you feed
off that attention
but,
it dulls
your appeal
now……
when you need me
please
do not call
I am no longer
here for you
NO,
not at all

"...the rest is silence" (Hamlet)       Shakespeare


© Copyright 2001 Helen Chambers - All Rights Reserved
Brad Majors
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1 posted 2001-05-17 07:51 PM


very cool!
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2 posted 2001-05-17 07:53 PM


A friend who is no longer a friend is sometimes tougher to take than an enemy.  Joyce
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3 posted 2001-05-17 09:32 PM


sometimes, you have to close that door. . .

very powerful helen. . .

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Sunshine
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4 posted 2001-05-17 09:35 PM


What you've said...what Joyce has said...so much truth...for some....

a very good write, Lady...

Irish Rose
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5 posted 2001-05-17 11:59 PM


sounds like someone sucked the juice right out of you, I know the feeling
Suetang
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6 posted 2001-05-18 12:02 PM


This was beautifully written and sent out a message loud and clear.  Thank you......Sue

Suetang

Irie
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7 posted 2001-05-18 12:57 PM


Boy, you've hit the nail on the head with this one.
I have/had one of these kinds of friends!
I know just where you came from with this one, and you've
expressed and explained it very well.

~Sheri

"The things that come to those that wait may be the things
left by those who got there first"



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