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Laser Surgery |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa 
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LASER SURGERY 12 November 2000 No, I will not have my feelings removed for my pain is me and life is misery and joy is but a momentary reprieve. I will not have my feelings removed though my tears block my nose and my head thunders and my limbs are withered; though I put my fingers in my ears when friends recount stories I will not hear; though I turn off the television when I cannot face reality; though I often wonder if I could do my bit for disaster victims; though I know I stand alone; though I repeatedly try to do what is right though it is unnoticed, unappreciated, or misinterpreted; though I do not understand the selfishness, thoughtlessness and cruelty of the human race. No, I will not have my feelings removed for my pain is me and life is misery and joy is but a momentary reprieve. I will not have my feelings removed for I will not give up my moments and I will make and live and remember and wallow in my moments of birdsong and Chopin sonatas and Wordsworth and Longfellow and leaf-fringed sunsets and the bonding gaze of my horse and cat and I will wash my feelings in my glorious moments. No, I will not have my feelings removed. - Owl |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
This is really good. I am glad that you won't have your feelings removed -- I am growing to be quite fond of you the way you are. You know, I'll be back to read this poem again. That I know. aziza |
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divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon |
I could just read you over and over (and I do) ~*sheli*~ By words the mind is winged |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Oh Diana, you never stand alone when you stand for the right and you certainly do. I will stand with you, my friend. Please do not give up your feelings for you would not be Diana. Oh and the poem? I love it. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you aziza. I am honoured by what you say. Your poem about not/being in denial reminded me of this and that was why I posted it. Thank you Sheli. I must make sure you don't give me a swollen head! Kate, I am not in the least surprised that you have been friends 19 and 23 and 39 years with 3 of your friends, not surprised in the least. You are the best kind of friend anyone can have. Thank you for being mine too and thank you for the lovely things you say and think about me and my poetry. - Owl |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
the composite of YOU is dynamic filled with a passion for life and you may find down the road the pain was always tempered by an abundance of joy and happiness, yet the painful moments sometimes stand out like the thorn in your finger makes you notice that point on your body, to the momentary exclusion of the total Diana, I thought of you the past few days as I gazed at the Lipizzaners. I hugged a handsome stallion 'Shama' just for you, and kissed the forehead of a magnificent mare, 'Ambrosia' in the morning dew. No laser surgery can cut you off from the love of Life. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, Kacy, you are so kind to see me that way. You are SO right and so wise about the pain having been tempered by more joy and happiness, and the pain standing out more. You described it so perfectly. Kacy, the tears are streaming down my face with gratitude at the fact that you hugged Shama and kissed Ambrosia for me. I can just picture you all in the morning dew and you are all very, very beautiful, inside and outside. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I will carry that image around with me for the rest of today, and no matter what happens, you will all be there - and I will recall this image many, many times in the future. What a perfect gift you have given me! And yes, I believe you are right, no laser surgery will cut me off from the love of Life. - Owl |
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TinaTrivett Senior Member
since 2006-07-15
Posts 569 |
"though I do not understand the selfishness, thoughtlessness and cruelty of the human race" *sigh*...I wish we could. I've always been of the thought that if women were in charge of things, the world would be a whole 'nother place. One can always hope...  Great poem. Very nice read. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you Tina. Yes it could be different if women were in charge (but aren't they already, albeit indirectly?), but on the other hand, there are many, many women who are selfish, thoughtless and cruel. - Owl |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
To read you, is to love you. The more I read you, the more I come to know ~ and love ~ you. Hugs with much love, Linda |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you Linda. That is a very sweet thing to say. - Owl |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Diana...hi my friend..... "and I will wash my feelings in my glorious moments. No, I will not have my feelings removed." You know what? This is how I have been feeling and have felt...and it is right and good...no matter what anybody says!!  |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you Martie! You make me smile warmly (but then you always do!). I'm glad you understand - and I'm glad we both feel the same way - no matter what! And you are right, it is good! - Owl |
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