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the fetal position |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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When I was only five, I always felt helpless when mom and dad would fight. I was usually frightened by strange sounds in the night. I often curled up in the corner by day and always curled in fetal position at night. Not too much has changed since those early days except now I am rarely found curled up in the corner by day, and I am no longer afraid of the night. But the sounds of fighting frighten me more now than they did when I was the helpless child of five. Fetal beginning fetal ending... Is this the meaning of the circle of life? |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
This is very sad story but written beautifully Cold hands means a warm heart |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Midnite - I still sleep like that - no really - (I do) - this hits me - excellent xxoo |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Kacy...a powerful write. One needs to read this carefully to see the inner message... it's going to be all right, my dear.. I believe it to be so... from my mouth, to your heart, to God's ear...  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Julie, too bad that sadness is part of life. Sue, hugs to you. I'm so happy that you've joined this board! Karilea, thank you for that! I seem to be on the edge somedays. I go back and forth between being strong and just wanting to curl up and cry. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
gee....very sad....and well understood |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Kacy~ Lots of emotion in this write...I felt your words. Hugs to you, friend, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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rkcraig Member
since 2003-02-27
Posts 202Cincinnati, Ohio, USA |
I haven't read any of your poems in amost a day; I'm shaking so bad; I must be going through withdrawl. Very good work, very sad however. Truly this is not the exhibition of the circle of life, there must be more. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
no answers here but i'm sorry you've become so scared...er, keep the faith going strong?  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
shadowygal,Vicky,rk,kaile THANKS for lifting my spirits with your constant friendship and understanding. You are all so wonderful, and make this Pips home a safety and comfort zone. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Morning Kacy and Jiminy Maybe PIP can be your NFZ...No Fighting Zone!  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
YES! Thanks Dunc, and you are one of my safety valves...besides being an excellent writer. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
I wish I could say everything is going to be okay and give you a warm hug Kacy... I wish....but, I'm not so sure anymore either. I love the way you worded this.. ~Warm smiles and safe hugs~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I know, Nancy. But at least I get to spend time sitting upright reading the wonderful writes of Pips. It keeps me outta that cornered position! |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
Thats sad. It just was. the Wind is invisible. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Wind, I sure hope you also read the one that is a bit more positive, for it is the essence of me, rather than just a fragmented piece. I must plead temporary insanity with some of the things I post. But fighting....is insane. |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
From one who found shelter curled up as a child, some things pass. But the urge to curl stays. Well said. Ken J Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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