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Susan Caldwell
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0 posted 2003-02-26 12:39 PM


Reaching, Teaching, Leaching (2/26/03JDC)

Your shadow
Darkens what I can’t see
Flower I am
Or should be

I stretch my stem
Searching to surface
From your stifling darkness
Reaching for purpose

Just when I think
I might break free
You say you are but a small shadow
The rest is what I don’t see

Blinking with confusion
I wonder if it could be
That what I seek freedom from
Is simply me



© Copyright 2003 Susan Caldwell - All Rights Reserved
Brad Majors
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1 posted 2003-02-26 12:44 PM


Sometimes we are our greatest obstacle and enemy. You must first find happiness within before you can share it with others so sayeth me and others I borrowed from
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2 posted 2003-02-26 12:45 PM


I agree with Brad...nice write here!
Susan Caldwell
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3 posted 2003-02-26 12:50 PM


Thank you.  I am not as unhappy as my writing might suggest.  Merely reflecting on how sometimes we lie to ourselves, devouring every word like a dehydrated alcoholic.  

Susan

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4 posted 2003-02-26 01:26 PM




(sigh) Yes!!! Freedom is not in finding solace in others, driving a car, or being out on your own, but simply appreciating and cherishing yourself and loving yourself and only then are we never living a lie! (big hugggssssss) This is a wonderful discovery in your words, dearest friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Susan, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

JamesMichael
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5 posted 2003-02-26 02:47 PM


Interesting...gives me thoughts concerning freedom and independence...James
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6 posted 2003-02-26 03:04 PM


Excellent write...much enjoyed.
~Hugs, Nancy~

~ Trace my body with your words..
And in doing so, you touch my heart. ~

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7 posted 2003-02-26 03:06 PM


Thats because we truly want to beleive so we block the obvious
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8 posted 2003-02-26 04:37 PM


these days we seem to seek out even shadows to blame
enjoyed your perspective on that

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