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She Knows |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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She Knows The crying jags hit in the middle of the workday, when Marla from Purchasing tilted her head, gazed at you, understanding; she walked the halls a while with you; told of how she lost her daughter late last summer, when a drunk driver slammed into Carla’s body in a pedestrian crossing, then fled; struck her with such force her skull cracked and brain matter leaked out. She knows; she’s got a permanent restraining order out on her EX, a reputed drug dealer, he was responsible for their daughter when the accident happened. Incredibly, he still has visitation rights with their boy, Steven. She hugged you then, took you into her office and handed you a box of tissue, you cried even harder when she told you she’s remarried now to a nice guy named Ron, but the EX can’t stand that - he threatens her life habitually. She said when she sees pictures of other people’s smiling daughters on walls or propped on desks, she gets a sudden stab in her heart – then she asked you, so, what’s wrong? © 2002 C.M. Bailey [This message has been edited by Corinne (08-08-2002 10:01 PM).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Corinne Yes...I think I know this woman..sometimes you know without words and sometimes you just know who will listen and understand. I really enjoyed this piece of real human. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I know this woman... I often find her in the blue halls... sometimes I see her sitting beside me... sometimes I just see her in the mirror... how kind of you to bring her here, Corinne... and how well you showed her finest points... |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Hi Martie, It's amazing how some people can just know when you're sad or depressed before you know it yourself. Thanks! Sunshine, You are so welcome. Our troubles can seem so overwhelming until we happen upon someone who's problems are so much greater. It's all relative, though, your right. I don't want to see "her" in my mirror - lordy, lordy, admit to a weakness, moi??? Smiling (not really, though), Corinne |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssss) Oh Corinne, this is so very sad, sweet friend, my heart goes out to all these people afflicted by tragedies and I pray their depressions can be treated! (sigh) This is sadly touching, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Corinne, thank you for shsring!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
you are a 1965 life magizine with new day photos and tomorrow text ms c enjoyed your eyes here |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Hi dear Noah - and thank you! Dark One - what a wonderful thing to say, thank you kindly! Cor |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
yes. . . your eyes do see things that the rest of us might miss. . . that's the way it should be. . . great work Cor. . .  ---------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Cor, Empathy is a hard word to describe, but you did it well. |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
you tell the story with such empathy it evokes powerful feelings in the reader - this is a wonderful piece - Paul |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
This piece really touched my heart. Exceptional. ThisDiamond |
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WhileIWasGone Member
since 2002-07-18
Posts 486 |
Very nice work...enjoyed. DeaDiAmore |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
When your day is too long and nothing goes just right. Just smile and remain strong, look to the brightest light. For there are days when ten is the highest on scale But really now, not then a three instead will sell. Hold your head high and say I know it could be worse I am here, loved this day and for this, I'll not curse. Hugs to you Cor.... |
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