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At The Razor's Edge
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At The Razor's Edge |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows 
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I can not take too much more; each dime becomes more than two nickels I must hold for someone else too busy to keep track of their own petty affairs. I am old and weary of the little games that fill my every waking moment without fail; it's my own fault I know, I let the world take what it wants from me. I hold so little precious that it isn't hard to see why those around me can believe I care for nothing that is mine, but there's a line they just don't seem to see; the line between their world and me. I feel the edges breaking down; maybe I should have stood my ground further up from where I am, where I'm being pushed to stand. It's in the air, this sad affair of holding every body else's threads so they can wander free of any clear responsibility; yes, it is my fault. I let them be the way they are, and they will rage against my cage when they see its door ajar and nothing but my footprints disappearing in the dust that gathers freely at their feet. ©2003 by icebox |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
AMEN !!! |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
ice: You are a brilliant man this sad affair of holding every body else's threads so they can wander free of any clear responsibility; yes, it is my fault. I let them be the way they are, and they will rage against my cage when they see its door ajar God yes Amen indeed xxoo |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
A bow of reverance my friend, this is EVERYTHING i have ever wanted to say. Thanks |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
icebox "I let them be the way they are, and they will rage against my cage when they see its door ajar and nothing but my footprints disappearing in the dust that gathers freely at their feet." Easy to get into this type of relationship, then time grows it into something that hurts more than helps. I understand this and have done it myself. I wish you the best with that cage door opening. |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
And then when we leave all we've known behind there's still no peace of mind so better to imagine footprints through the door leading back again after breathing some fresh air. There's a sequel to the tale for the air inhaled runs out and no matter how we shout, "what the hell is life about?" no one ever answers or even seems to care. Write it out, dear Icebox, let it gather dust, then wrap it as a job well done and turn the other cheek. You've looked and you have seen and reward there has to be for even ... ?? ... "little angels" were once like you and me. Oh well, tomorrow's another day. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Great poem, I understand what you are talking about and still .... I'd ask: can we actually give too much? Love you shared and compassion and it is not lost. Love, Margherita  |
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Tim Senior Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 1794 |
interesting write, enjoyed the read. |
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Skyfire 
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
Oooh, good on you for walking away  |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
Sometimes it's not easy making decisions on whether, or not to keep *giving.* It's natural to give. At times it's natural to give, and then there are times we need to take. After giving for so long you need replenishing, and nurturing, too. It's hard to give ourselves permission to take. It goes against our nature. Allow yourself. It's not bad to take at times to get back what you have given away for so long. SharaRose @-->-- Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer! |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
1slick_lady ~ *smile* I KNOW you know, ya know? littlewing ~ I have these small flashes of understanding and then my patience gets worn very thin. Thank you for reading and for your comment. Aenimal ~ I actually hate feeling this way. Do you also find it frustrating? Martie ~ There are some people who use me as if I am a drug. It is a sickness in me that I let them do this. Honeybunch ~ You are right. I needed a few deep breaths and a re-set button. Margherita ~ You know what really sucks? I grew up being taught that men did not have to deal with this stuff. Where did I go wrong???? Tim ~ Glad you liked it. Skyfire ~ Well, yeah, but I'm a wimp; I am surrounded by broken people and I can't fix them and I can't abandon them. So, I go back. SharaRose ~ I truly believe that wealth is only what I give away. Tell me what I am missing. |
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