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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
A web of highways crisscrossing the western United States, passing cheap motels, on the way to towns full of strangers. A rented home in a new neighborhood. A different school, where all the other children know each other and view the new student with suspicion. A need to travel light and not become too attached. Ida Werrett |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 It's a sad truth you write of, Ida. The new kid is often looked at sideways. Buddhist tradition encourages one to not become overly attached to people or objects, as everything is impermanent. But that doesn't make it any easier to deal with even a temporary rejection, especially for children. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Ida, There is no such thing as a happy childhood. That's not the way the world's set up. Love Bobby |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you, Kacy and Bobby. Actually, I think I was a fairly happy child, in spite of everything. I was always able to create my own space and use the sence of humor to get by, Ida |
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critical mass Member
since 2009-03-25
Posts 275Michigan |
Ida Have you been following me? Very well done |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Yes I agree, sad truth!  ARCTIC WIND |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Sad Ida but you express it so all can get the feeling. Eric |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I grew up close to a military town... where classmates came and went... and opened my eyes to worlds beyond my small community... so I've always been grateful for "new kid"s. *S* You've written their pain of upheaval so very well! |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
I grew up in the military and was always moving and changing schools, so this is one I can really relate to. Enjoyed much. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
You recall those times beautifully, dear Ida. And I can relate. You brought back memories! Love, Margherita |
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aguardianangel New Member
since 2009-04-05
Posts 7 |
I sure understand this feeling. |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
God! Have I been there before? Were you there with me?  |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
When I was seven, my family went on a year and a half camping trip. We were gypsies. Sometimes we would stop and go to school. Some were nice - some were awful. But, I had my sisters and brother and my Raggedy Anne and Andy. What more did I need? Okay, I needed my cat too. Been there too, Ida. I love how you brought so much back to me. I believe that is the beauty of poetry. Love, A |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Dear Ida, you have told a great school time story that has happened to so many kids over the years. You wrote it well, but I can't agree with Bobby that there are no such thing as a happy childhood. I know lots of people who have had a wonderful childhood including myself. Love to you dear friend. Lindsay |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
This is lovely Ida, luckily I never switched schools however the rejection part, I better not comment. Lol. Titch of sadness however true. "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you all for your comments on my vagabond childhood poem. Hi Alison, Yes, I have a feeling we have a few things in common. Ida |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
as a child, the hardest part of moving...is moving on...you capture the feeling of the phenomenon well |
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SeraphimBroken Member
since 2009-03-09
Posts 74USA |
I remember this all too well. Although I have become some what of an expert at packing. Great write! |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Now that I am older and have a young child, I get to see his life and how he reacts to people in a different light. He is a very happy boy and is very outgoing, has no trouble talking to people and making friends. I wonder and worry about when that will change. I hope he continues to be that happy boy I know now. Tracey. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Reminds me of my childhood, as far as about every three years we would move due to my father being in the Air Force, and it affected me...James |
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