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JamesMichael
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0 posted 2003-06-22 08:07 AM


What Madness

No matter how much we
want our relationships
to satisfy our needs
it doesn't always
happen like that.
At times we will
be called upon to
accept the realization
that we are holding
on to a relationship
that has gone bad.
And although some believe
that to prove their love
they must keep holding on,
I believe that this
is merely a way to
postpone the inevitable.
For although love is an
honorable profession,
it is not love
that wants to stay
in places it is not
wanted or needed.
What madness creates
these selfish desires
to hold onto that
which demands to
be free.

JamesLee
June22
2003

[This message has been edited by JamesMichael (06-22-2003 08:08 AM).]

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LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296

1 posted 2003-06-22 08:16 AM


very true, and words of insight to consider and ponder for all of us....thank you
JilGirl
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since 2003-05-24
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Washington
2 posted 2003-06-22 08:43 AM


Very true write. Well done!

Till oceans cease to flow and deserts lose their sands, may beauty surround you every day and wealth be in your hands.

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
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3 posted 2003-06-22 09:45 AM


mmmmmmmmmmmm .....you are SO right!
But ... does a PERFECT relationship exist? Healing is also a fruit of love.
Love, Margherita

Patricia
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since 2003-04-06
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4 posted 2003-06-22 09:55 AM


What madness creates
these selfish desires
to hold onto that
which demands to
be free.

I am reading some very thought provoking pieces this morning, James.  This one really got my wheels turning.  

I think it is fear to step out on one's own that causes one to hold onto the lifeless.  Yes, selfish fears...

Excellent write, James. One of your very best!

Patricia

JamesMichael
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5 posted 2003-06-22 02:57 PM


Thank you LeeJ, Jil, Marherita and Patricia for the nice responses...
Margherita you are correct...I am only writing of relationships in which only one is trying...this is the solid foundation of a relationship...two loving people trying to work things out but also accepting the other for who they are with the understanding that no one is perfect..James

JamesMichael
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6 posted 2005-07-19 12:31 PM


What Madness...James
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