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Susan Caldwell
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0 posted 2006-05-08 12:19 PM



I considered that I needed to write something
on this paper that blankly accuses.

I know I should probably try
to put into words the way the world
seems to betray
or the fact that I expect less than yesterday.

Yet I shrug with imposed indifference,
rhetorically asking myself why I expected more
when everything seems nothing short of mostly confused.
Trust in ones self or anything else feels horribly abused.

Relished songs of dire times and forsaken love
wrapped in bitter words of never again
and lessons learnt.
I think too much.
Just seems like a lot goes on
below the surface of what I thought was crystal clear.
Buoyant enough to keep from treading
eventually sinking in the fear.

I gave birth to terror in the night.
I replay conversation of faint lyrical mumblings trying to get the words right
Yet I wonder of it all and where everything might be.
Where might I fall in the ambiguity.
Knowing a lacking of all things secreting secure
In this, a world of madness, I’m left feeling a bit in the obscure.

"too bad ignorance isn't painful"
~Unknown~

© Copyright 2006 Susan Caldwell - All Rights Reserved
inkedgoddess
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Ohio
1 posted 2006-05-08 01:25 PM


it gets harder to stay afloat some days..dont know if its the age im at..or the time of year, state of the world
i understand tho
cyberhugs offered
M

wandering glider
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aloft
2 posted 2006-05-08 01:32 PM


I alight at the same keyboard
touching on such despair
then try to rise again
into a clearer breath of air



glider

OwlSA
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3 posted 2006-05-08 07:26 PM


I think it's maturity, a reality, wisdom and the feeling of responsibility weighing very heavily on one's shoulders, a sense of understanding (a certain slant of) reality.  That sudden fear in the night that one isn't managing the way one wants to, nor coping with as many problems as fast as one wants to and that one should be doing better - and the desire to fix everything instantaneously!  I think the answer is to drink tranquility, to have faith, and to rely on the support of those around us sometimes and to bask in their friendship and love, and to take each moment and absorb its peace and beauty and promise.

Hugs

- Owl

OwlSA
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4 posted 2006-05-08 07:31 PM


I have a wonderful Powerpoint slideshow that Enchantress sent to me (so recently that I haven't thanked her for it yet!), and I thought it would make you feel better, but I see that you don't have an email address entered in Pip.  If you have one and would like the slideshow, please either email me or Enchantress for it.

- Owl

JesusChristPose
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since 2005-06-21
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Pittsburgh, Pa
5 posted 2006-05-08 09:51 PM


Susan,

There is much written that I could relate to at one time. Well expressed and written too. Enjoyed!

"Melvin, the best thing you got going for you is your willingness to humiliate yourself."

juj1
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Laval Quebec Ca
6 posted 2006-05-08 09:55 PM


JesusChristPose has stolen my words. Great read.
BluesSerenade
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By the Seaside
7 posted 2006-05-09 12:28 PM


Relished songs of dire times and forsaken love
wrapped in bitter words of never again
and lessons learnt.
I think too much.
Just seems like a lot goes on
below the surface of what I thought was crystal clear.
Buoyant enough to keep from treading
eventually sinking in the fear

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

That verse really did it for me!
It is that truth that sets us free, no matter how much it hurts.  
I do believe you speak for so many, Susan.
Nothing like good and honest poetry at it's very best!!

*applause*

iliana
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USA
8 posted 2006-05-09 03:10 AM


I almost said "join the crowd," Susan, but I won't....suffice to say, I know what you mean.  *hugs*....jo
icebox
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in the shadows
9 posted 2006-05-09 07:24 AM



"Just seems like a lot goes on
below the surface of what I thought was crystal clear."

Always is that way kiddo.

I hope you feel better.

*hug*


shades of paul
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In Reality
10 posted 2006-05-09 08:08 AM


Another good one Susan.
         paul

shades of peace,love,and happiness to you

Dark Angel
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11 posted 2006-05-09 04:17 PM


i think nearly all of us can relate to your words one way or another....

wonderfully expressed Susan...

miss ya

m

how i would love you, love you as no one ever did! Die and still, love you more. And still love you more..and more
~Neruda~

Midnitesun
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Gaia
12 posted 2006-05-09 04:23 PM


"Where might I fall in the ambiguity."
yep...not the most secure spot

devina
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Cali
13 posted 2006-05-09 04:32 PM


ditto the helpless thinking too much...and wonderful to read you again!!

Open arms can be the most fragile in the world...



Bodger
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Tolerance for a short time
14 posted 2006-05-09 05:15 PM


I always enjoy your words

Such clarity, feeling, observation, understanding within and without

Dave

Susan Caldwell
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15 posted 2006-05-10 08:44 AM




thank you everyone!  

"too bad ignorance isn't painful"
~Unknown~

stevebrklynnyc
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16 posted 2006-05-11 01:40 AM


Very sincere poem, would like to talk for the hell of it as former friends, email at xmobhitman67@hotmail.com  No strings and no problems, just want to say hey to someone from the past that I am sorry for not living up to what I should have been.  Steve.
passing shadows
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displaced
17 posted 2006-05-11 12:31 PM


I can relate to this

just helps sometimes knowing you're not alone

Magnus
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18 posted 2006-05-11 09:47 PM


for someone having difficulty writing,  I
gots news for ya...  You did great!!

Susan Caldwell
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Posts 8348
Florida
19 posted 2006-05-13 09:11 AM


Thank you all once again!

"too bad ignorance isn't painful"
~Unknown~

Fabiani
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Mesa, Az
20 posted 2006-05-13 11:31 PM


i like this poem alot it speaks about what i feel it was very well expressed and is a beatiful poem
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