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Caged Love |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands 
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Why do people cage their loved ones Are they afraid they will break loose? Feeling of power is making them do it But using one's power is never an excuse Are those loved ones not as equal In their spirit, mind and soul? How can the person they say they love Ever be complete and whole I see it happening much too often They bend themselves to someone's will Just to keep the peace they tell me Don't they know in the end it will kill? In the end it will kill their own spirit Because they're forgetting who they were In trying so hard to please the other Their soul will vanish in a misty blur Can one find pleasure in helding power Over the one they say they love I never saw real happy endings, merely Big problems and hearts hurting thereof Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
"In the end it will kill their own spirit Because they're forgetting who they were In trying so hard to please the other Their soul will vanish in a misty blur" I couldn't agree more! Well said  |
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Poetic Bard Member
since 2003-01-22
Posts 84Canada, BC |
Your words speak of a sad truth that is all too common. Very well said and put. Beneath, there is more beneath, but, what is there in the end? More beneath? Or something more? |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Why do people cage their loved ones Are they afraid they will break loose? Feeling of power is making them do it But using one's power is never an excuse I didn't know my father had been in the Netherlands...lmao. Good point Titia, great poem. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
BRAVO Titia. Hmmm...this seems to be a very hard concept for some people to comprehend. I have stressed it here and to my own children. The more you try to cage a person, the harder they fight to get out. Wonderful insight dear lady. Give Muys hugs from me. Luvs and Smiles, Marti Most of us go to our grave |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
This is so very true Titia! Very well expressed! Hope you are well. ~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Titia, this is so very sad but true, sweet friend, I too am saddened by how we must do this and if only there was a better option we could do to keep our loved ones feeling free and learn their lessons with fair discipline! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Titia, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Titia, this is a really good poem....as well as a very good point you have made. I'm glad that I went to some of the past pages that I've missed since I haven't been feeling very well. I may have not seen this, if I hadn't. I think more people should read this, so....  Tell your Mom I said hello.....  "Love makes the world go around" |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
There is so much truth to what you write here, Titia. I did this for a long time. Always trying to please my mate. And, I think I lost myself in doing so. Now, I don't know who I am. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I agree...no one should be held too tightly |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
alas, you are so right here Titia.....you penned gem from your heart ((hugs)) Charisma |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Titia, Well done! I guess that puts an end to "bend me, break me nayway you want me..." Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
These are wise words, Titia... The odd thing is - those who attempt to cage another are destined to find them on the run before too long... Great poem, m'friend... |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Thanks to all of you for your answers. I saw it happen to my daughter many years ago and it took her 7 years to break loose. I saw her change into a silent little scared mouse in this relationship and I saw her finding her sparkling self again in the relationship she has now. I see it happen to some dear friends and it's hard to stand by and watch them change. And not always they are aware of it, but whenever there's a moment one feels unhappy in giving in all the time, they should realize that it's wrong, but fear of loneliness sometimes stands in their way. Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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