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Susan Caldwell
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0 posted 2003-10-03 12:25 PM



My mind wonders often
I think this is because
I am left so dissatisfied
With life in general
There has to be more
There has to be a place
I feel at home

I watch people
Where are they going?
Is the family going for ice cream?
I remember when I had a family
And we got ice cream
Once we went to Disney
I miss the happy times

There is no daddy at my home
He gave up that right
Preferring addiction over children
My resentment for that grew
Over the years
And broiled over
Into hate

There is no daddy at my house
I remember when I had a family

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1 posted 2003-10-03 12:28 PM


sounds like me...mine was there, just not really there


Susan Caldwell
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2 posted 2003-10-03 12:33 PM


Clarification:  The "daddy" is my children's father.  

Today I feel resentful b/c I have to do everything myself...no one to bounce decisions off of...*sigh* such is life...

Thank you Dixie!  

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3 posted 2003-10-03 01:10 PM


susan - I single parented three kids through puberty and beyond, due to addiction.  I do understand hon, it ain't easy, but I have the love and respect of my children, in spite of my many shortcomings.  Be grateful, dear one, that you have them.  My children literally saved my life.  A warm hug to you and your babies.

Peace, Joe
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seeking the serendipitous magical mysteries of life's ubiquitous twisteries

Susan Caldwell
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4 posted 2003-10-03 01:14 PM


Thank you Joe..most the time I know all that you said, but some days I wish I had someone just to ask "what do you think?"  (as I am sure you know, I really didn't have that in the marriage anyway).  

And today?  I couldn't get the cap off to put oil in my satan van....had to ask my son to do it for me...


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5 posted 2003-10-03 01:17 PM


susan - you should write a poem about your van.  hugs again.  and may blessing abound, around, boundlessly

Peace, Joe
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Susan Caldwell
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6 posted 2003-10-03 01:30 PM


Joe, lol, I should...oh what a wonderful vent that would be...I have already given it a male personification...just b/c only men have given me that much trouble...
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7 posted 2003-10-03 01:57 PM


you gave your van a male personna, then call it satan van. huhmmmm, ouch, I think my karma is being chased by your dogma ;-}

Peace, Joe
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Susan Caldwell
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8 posted 2003-10-03 02:00 PM


LOL...

if so then you are in trouble b/c I am a runner...lol..in more ways than one.


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9 posted 2003-10-03 02:08 PM


no advice from me... just ~HUGS~
Susan Caldwell
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10 posted 2003-10-03 02:12 PM


Thank you darrrrlink Eddie!
back at cha' baby!

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11 posted 2003-10-03 02:22 PM


I'm not a parent, personally.. but my mother raised me, and my two sisters alone.

My father left at an early age to marry a much younger woman, .

So in a way, I understand this..I feel the pain of the poem..
But I'll let my mother read it, and I'm sure she'll understand it much more..

Thanks

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12 posted 2003-10-03 08:51 PM


"I watch people
Where are they going?
Is the family going for ice cream?
I remember when I had a family
And we got ice cream"

The place I remember and miss...is the grocery store.  Not sure why, I always liked having someone along there.  My Lucky Charms commercial isn't as much fun when I'm alone.     I relate a bit to your oil cap story.  Ask Ron to tell you about my recent radiator cap adventure.
And companionship?  Well, I've still got this sweet little gray kitten...

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13 posted 2003-10-03 09:04 PM


Susan, I'm sorry that you're feeling this trouble,
but I sure did like the way you wrote it in the poem.

Hey, I'd like to hear a poem about your satan van, too!! LOL  
Hugs  
Ethel

Susan Caldwell
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14 posted 2003-10-03 09:16 PM


Meg~Thank you.  I hope your Mom likes it..

Duncan~Grocery shopping is fun time to me..I like to play around..and it isn't as fun when you are by yourself..as for the satan van..I have a story for just about everything under the hood..I know far more than a girl ever should..

Ethel~Thank you so much!  I am scared if I write of the satan van it will pay me back...it's evil I tell you! oh crap..

Susan

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15 posted 2003-10-03 10:08 PM




(big hugggssssssss) Oh Susan, though of course I'm not a father yet, I had a very sad childhood besides my parents being supportful overall and though I always wish I could have been a happy boy, I want to make my children in the future happy and make sure they don't face the same regrets! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, I send angel comfort hugs your way and hope now all has been forgiven, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Susan, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth
I can see the sun set and I perceive

***Live***

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16 posted 2003-10-03 10:11 PM


yannno susan? I know exactly what you mean. I haven't spoken to my father in about seven years. I doubt he would even reconize my face.

shrugs...but for you it is pain...me...I just don't care.

but i relate well, you have a way of doing that.

And the angel said unto me, "These are the cries of the carrots, the cries of the carrots!"
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17 posted 2003-10-04 01:12 AM



"There is no daddy at my house
I remember when I had a family"



This hurts...

Hugs to you, lady...

When the power of love overcomes the
love of power the world will know peace.
-Jimi Hendrix

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18 posted 2003-10-04 03:35 PM


Susan- This is just soooo... heck, I don't know... honest. Not too many people have the conviction, or the guts to completely bare their souls in public... myself included. This has put taht lump where very few have ever come close.
Major healing hugs to you and your children.

We are all equal but we’re individually different
and able to reach the impossible if we try.

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19 posted 2003-10-08 11:44 AM


Susan I know the single parenting thing oh so well.  This was very honest writing, thank you for sharing it with us.
Susan Caldwell
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20 posted 2003-10-08 11:46 AM


Thank you all!
Sunshine
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21 posted 2003-10-08 11:52 AM


He never gives us more
than we can handle,
and if you got an addict
out of your home...

aren't your children better
off for that decision...
of yours?

Well done, Susan, on ALL counts...

Susan Caldwell
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22 posted 2003-10-08 12:04 PM


Indeed Karilea!  

Thank you.

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23 posted 2003-10-08 12:31 PM


Yours is not an easy row to hoe, but there will come a time when you behold the beautiful, bountiful garden that your labors produced and you will smile and say to yourself--I did it! I really, really did it!

Your days of joy are coming, but in the meantime enjoy those happy moments that come along the way. Your labors were even instrumental in this wonderful piece of writing!

Loving hugs & an extra shot of sunshine energy,
Linda

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24 posted 2003-10-08 01:56 PM


Susan...Sad and tenderly spoken from your heart. Thanks for sharing.
Your trials will only make you a stronger and better person. Stay strong...Paul

"To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you"

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25 posted 2003-10-08 02:02 PM



~Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile~

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26 posted 2003-10-08 02:42 PM


I had no family as far as my own children..but I know the feelings...

hugsss
M

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27 posted 2003-10-08 03:13 PM


I can appreciate your situation although from a different perspective.  I am ashamed, but I left my family when my daughter was one year old, and over the past two years, I've grown much and come to realize that without my family, I'm not much.  So I'm in the process of trying to rebuild my life with them.  It's a lot of work, she loves me still, but is unsure of whether or not it's really love for me or love for her child's father.  I think it's more a trust issue myself, her being afraid that I'll hurt her again.  Anyhoo, just wanted to comiserate a bit, and let you know that you are not alone in your pain.  Chin up.  Maybe he'll have an epiphany as I have and come to his senses.  Best wishes, and kudos on a wonderful poem.
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28 posted 2003-10-08 03:16 PM


I can appreciate your situation although from a different perspective.  I am ashamed, but I left my family when my daughter was one year old, and over the past two years, I've grown much and come to realize that without my family, I'm not much.  So I'm in the process of trying to rebuild my life with them.  It's a lot of work, she loves me still, but is unsure of whether or not it's really love for me or love for her child's father.  I think it's more a trust issue myself, her being afraid that I'll hurt her again.  Anyhoo, just wanted to comiserate a bit, and let you know that you are not alone in your pain.  Chin up.  Maybe he'll have an epiphany as I have and come to his senses.  Best wishes, and kudos on a wonderful poem.
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29 posted 2003-10-08 03:20 PM


ahh to just be accompanied through life.  
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