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Cold night taxi story
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Cold night taxi story |
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adagio Member
since 2005-03-19
Posts 449Marrero, La. |
Cold night taxi story Late one dark night in my yellow cab mom and child got in suspicious sight did not ride far bus stop near a bar that cold starless night with tensions tight "Stop here" she said "I will be right back" stepped outside and paid cut her some slack bus was waiting at that lonley stop quickly she jumped in felt my heart drop child in back seat asked me "where's my mom" as the bus drove off once more repeat "Where is my mom" what was I to say? maybe he'll see her one finer day Abandonment- cruelest of the cruel what sort of a heart made me her tool? She had tricked me with her evil game how naive was I to share her blame adagio |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
adagio How sad this is (if it is a true story)....I find it difficult to understand how anyone could abandon their child. I'd like to know the rest of this story...what did you do? Blessings to you for I'm sure you took good care to make sure the child was safe. Perhaps the mother knew you would.  |
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adagio Member
since 2005-03-19
Posts 449Marrero, La. |
My hands were trembling just typing this in, even though it happened over seven years ago. To answer your question I brought him back to where I had picked him up, where his dad was waiting.( I notified my dispatcher who notified the police)I was so shaking and devisteted I could not finish my shift. (I was supposed to work till 6am.)The next day I started looking for another job. adagio |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This hurt so much, becausae I knew it had to be true, even before I read the question and the reply... She saw a kind face... and she ran from some hurt... something, perhaps, that was just in herself. God bless you for taking charge. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
adagio...thank you! and another |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
What a kind and compassionate person you are!!! Sending heart hugs your way, Nancy Life is one great big canvas; |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
He is a sweetie folks.  Ralph.and smiling, you also found another little girl in the back of that cab--grin--tell Leah I said I enjoyed the visit Sunday. (and um, you owe me some blackberries yanno)  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL, seems as if you are a REAL sweetie, mister adagio, and not a cybermask. Thank you, for your moment of kindness and smart thinking which will probably be returned to you down the road, by someone you don't even know yet. That's the best karma, 'lovie' as our Serenity might say. Happy to have had the pleasure of meeting your poetic heart here in the blue. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Sounds like she was escaping her husband and knew you would take care of the boy. Taking him with her would keep her husband in the dark about her intent to run away. Heartbreaking story. Serenity, another book in the making.I also would like to know the "rest of the story" on her end. You did the right thing. best martyjo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Perhaps the child was left with you because you were the right person in the right place at the right time. I do believe there is a rhyme and a reason for everything. I can well-imagine how this must have affected you! You unwittingly were forced to play a part in a very traumatic event. EA |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Thank God that the child was left with a compassionate person that knew what to do...James |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Abandonment- cruelest of the cruel what sort of a heart made me her tool? yanno, thank God that child was with "you" and not some well, lets not even go there...thank goodness you were the tool that brought this child back to reunite with his father...b/c of you, this child was given a chance... thank you for sharing.......this one makes the heart bleed. Hugs to you |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Very sad indeed. but certainly very well written. I am glad you are here."too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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adagio Member
since 2005-03-19
Posts 449Marrero, La. |
I did not get to finish "The rest of the story" last night on this library computer because they only allow a set amount of time here. I know this was not my best work but it was something I had to get off my chest because it's been eating at me for years. It felt truly to me like I was used. I did my best not to show that little boy how shaken I really was.That may have made it worse.When I first picked him up I could feel the tension thick in the air. I knew something was very wrong, That is why for a long time I felt some blame in this. When the police met me and the dad they had surprizingly few questions for me . I guess they figured it out.  |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
maybe used, and then to, maybe planted by a higher power? Your compassion shows...and you did your best. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
I agree with Lee, Somehow you were meant to be the one to help this little boy. I am thanking you for this boy,I know he would if he could. marty |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Thank God for compassionate people in the world such as you.  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
latearrival? My friends Ralph (adagio) and Leah are indeed a book unto themselves, but it will be up to THEM to write it.Stay tuned. adagio has lotsa stories. Must be something in the water down here.  Great job with this again, R. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Angels from Heaven collaborate with Angels from this plane to help in critical situations. You were chosen for this task, for your compassionate heart. An impressive story, very well rendered! Love, Margherita |
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