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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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It’s that last look I keep taking That impedes me from forsaking The love that once resided here When now I tremble, filled with fear At the door, I twist the handle Then love flickers like some candle Enchanted, I turn towards the light And its allure arrests my flight But my failures, multiplying Shout I’m wasting time in trying To mend the hurts, recapture hope And without change, I cannot cope With my dreams lying crushed, shattered And my faith so badly battered Why should it be that I’m so scared To escape and vanquish despair? I start forward, feeling bolder But a glimpse over my shoulder Reverses steps, I go back in Vowing to start over again. |
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Chalmette Guy Senior Member
since 2009-03-11
Posts 1257Louisiana |
The title really matches the poem, but I think the end does find some resolve no? Good read. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I find that I am less of a procrastinator as I 'mature' ~ although that is debatable! lol I rely more on my gut instincts. I like how you overcome your temerity and go boldly forth! ~ or should I say go "backwards". Some movies are worth re-reeling and 'scene' from a new perspective! Love to you, Southern One Linda  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Those over-the-shoulder episodes can be intense! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I think "last looks" are human nature I can really relate to this. Beautiful poem. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
I just close my eyes when taking that last look so I am not tempted to go back into the shadows.  I see a positive in this one especially towards the end and that is always a very good thing. Nice write. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
suthern - I've found that starting over really isn't that bad at all. Of course it does take time, but time passes no matter what. Wish you the best... BC |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Really hard to break away. The heart is hard to convince. However, there simply comes a time when it's the right thing to do and the big step comes. So very nicely expressed in these verses. Eric |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
To quote Jack Johnson~ All dreams are made of real things.. and why are we here, and where do we go and how come it's so hard. Sigh~ You express yourself so well, suthern lady. |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
my trainer once told me..."keep that chin up..makes it a lot easier to hit".. the best fighters always come back..I think the best lovers do too..enjoyed it ms |
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Raindance Member
since 2009-02-07
Posts 120West Coast |
It's hard to leave the "comfortable and familiar" even if it's not the right place to be. New paths can become very exciting when the steps we take connect to our inner knowing...even if our legs are wobbly. I can really relate to your writing here. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Had to look up "waffling" and it surely is adequate for your wonderful introspective work, dear Ruth. And ... it feels like looking into a mirror! Love, Margherita  |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
should i stay? or should I go? .....oh I know this all to well, a very fine write!  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Chalmette Guy: At least momentarily... there's always tomorrow! LOL Thank you very much... I'm glad you liked! *S* EA: If I make up my mind faster these days, it's probably because I fear time running out on me if I dither too long! LOL Thank you! *S* Midnitesun: That they can... thanks for reading! *S* PS: Well... they've certainly been around at least since Lot's wife took one too many. *S* Thank you so much! *S* Mark: LOLing @ last looks through closed eyes... thanks for the visit! *S* BC: And sometimes, the alternative is. *S* Thank you! *S* ethome: It's knowing when that time's arrived that's tough. *S* Thank you! Blues: Thank you so much... I appreciate that! *S* DS: Both have to be willing to suffer the pain in pursuit of gain. *S* Thank you!! Raindance: Thank you very much for those thoughtful comments. *S* Margherita: Thank you so much, dear lady... I'm glad you liked! *S* ARH: And you never know the definitive answer until you've already chosen. *S* Thank you very much. |
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