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Lamentation |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida 
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On a bad day, I wish the memories away To be able to go back to before that day Without the knowledge I was bliss Without ever having felt, I would be rid of this There is no lasting comfort for loss There is no “good times” that make up the cost There is only why and what for’s Only a shadow of life before I believed the fun times would see me through I believed with that I would eventually not miss you I believed I could talk myself into hating you for leaving Believed it would alleviate the grieving You’re still gone, and really no one is to blame On a good day, I know nothing will ever be the same "too bad ignorance isn't painful" ~Unknown~ [This message has been edited by Susan Caldwell (05-29-2009 08:49 AM).] |
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Chalmette Guy Senior Member
since 2009-03-11
Posts 1257Louisiana |
Loved this. If ignorance is bliss, then I want to be one extremely happy mutha f'er. lol |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
I know just how you feel Susan. I have felt the very same way. It seems the memories of our loss, never go away. And, you are right, there is no lasting comfort for loss. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I was born with very thin skin. They told me I needed to develop thicker skin to survive this world. My wounds grew scars, so now I have that thicker skin that they suggested I acquire--now if I can only get my heart offa my sleeve.  It all eventually becomes a part of you, lovie. Then we make peace with it.   I love you. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
i know that feeling too that nothing will ever be the same its not is it? this bites with the beauty of your earned truth, no need to sugarcoat |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Thank you all. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
Susan, I related. I missed this work and it makes me sad. So I'm bumping it, because it's worth the read, and the understanding. Meg |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Gosh, Susan, this truly aches. I felt this to my very core. Far too many of us have experienced that kind of loss. I know it offered me little comfort when people used to say to me that "time heals", but they were right. I just wish it hadn't taken so ding dang loooong! But I can honestly say, that I am now 99% free of that pain. I wish this for you, Sweet Susan. You write some of the best emotive poems at pip! Giving you a warm, compassionate hug, Linda  |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Thank you Meg! And Linda, thank you for such a wonderful compliment! "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice  |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Knowledge can be a burden. Good poetry may lighten the burden...just a little. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Accepting the things we can not change is probably one of the hardest things to do. So sad your poem, and the feeling, so well conveyed. |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Great write and very lyrical! |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Dang Susan, it seems we are living that same life again.....but I could never have written this quite the way that you have. Your poetry still blows me away. It's great to read you again hon. hugs n peace ~D |
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