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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida 
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She told me she wasn’t happy with how things turned out and often wished she had done some things differently. She said this as if she were the only one. I laughed and told her to get in line. We all have our demons, issues, unfulfilled needs, secret lusts and scorching tears. She told how she had a secret lover. One she had never touched, hunger dissipated with words. I don’t recall ever seeing such a look in someone’s eyes. A mix of lust, love and longing, I suppose she would have liked more. Made me wonder back to a time where I had secrets of my own and I was never one to be satisfied by words alone. I saw the look in my eyes for a second time and stepped away from the mirror. "cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" ~Sarah McLachlan~ |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
I am so grinning at this, loved the entire poem, and the great ending.... |
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Mary Parry Junior Member
since 2004-10-12
Posts 45Felixstowe, England |
I really love this. I talk to myself too, but could never put it so eloquently. Mary |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I saw the look in my eyes for a second time and stepped away from the mirror. I think we all step away from the mirror sometimes Susan.. very well done sweetie! The greatest beauty on earth, is |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
intriguing piece - i like its psychological explorations-  SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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Contabo Member
since 2001-11-21
Posts 159 |
very reflective.... Contabo |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Susan I've had conversations with myself many times...and found out things that were very interesting. I really enjoyed this and the ending was a surprise.  |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Nicely done Susan...perhaps that is why I don't have many mirrors??????? Great write...superb ending.. |
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J.Samm Member
since 2004-01-12
Posts 415Iloilo City, Philippines |
surprising, but wonderful twist...it helps to talk to our own self sometimes...we'll get to know a lot about her, I mean, ourselves. |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Thank you for the replies and emails!  "cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
what is a mirror? sure liked this (looking into the mud stroking his beard) |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
girl...you touch the heart of me |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
"We all have our demons, issues, unfulfilled needs, secret lusts and scorching tears." Well now isn't THAT the truth!!! |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
i couldn't find the 'let's get hammered' smilie grins |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oh, Susan ~ what a right write! I do so know what you mean! Mind you, I actually answer myself! lol We should all look into the mirror and really take a good look at ourselves ~ what we might see can be quite surprising!  Linda P.S. Neat title! |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Thank you!! you guys make my day. (Raph~ pass the salt and lime)"cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" |
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