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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida 
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In a world sorely lacking You were my wall At times holding me up Protecting me with your words of encouragement I was younger Not understanding how rare that strength I relied on you more then I should have As long as you were there it wasn’t going to be on my own So you left, and I didn’t understand Cursing the stagnate air in your wake I’m older and see there was more You were actually setting us both free Of not being what either of us should have been Do you miss me at all? I didn’t stand when you left As you thought I would I ran and I fell I changed everything, convincing myself it was better Every now and then taking out the leather binder Tracing your by line with finger Wishing it gave me strength "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I love the honesty of your writing, and the strength I see in it Susan. Nicely penned. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Any way we justify it, its just hard losing someone we care for...James |
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Greeneyes  
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
every new journey and heartbreak brings strength, even if in some small way....  ~~**~~ |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Susan, your emotions always amaze me in your poetry...I do enjoy reading you because you are so down to earth. |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Hi Susan, this was a very touching poem my friend, left me feeling a little sad for both of you and for people who rely on the support of another’s strength. Enjoyed the purity of your words and the strength now in your heart. Have a wonderful day. Rick |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
I've never been able to do 'realism' writes... [I truly admire those who can...this one is most fine!] serious applause!! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
dang I love it because I can relate so well |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Thank you all very much.  "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
"I relied on you more then I should have As long as you were there it wasn’t going to be on my own" It is a hard thing to set love free. |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Oh my goodness. I know this, but I did not know it until I read this poem. What insight I have gained. Thank you! Patricia |
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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
"Cursing the stagnate air in your wake" A fabulously discriptive line. I enjoyed this revealing prime piece. always seeking joy, adventure and romance and wishing you find the same |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Revisit because its fine writing...James |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
So touching and heartfelt Hope |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
One of the hardest things to understand. *shaking my head* Souls, even when closely connected, do not "own" one another--no more than your big toe "owns" your baby toe. Sounds like you figured that out though. sending you love, sweet Suze. |
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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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BBGrrl Member
since 2007-07-17
Posts 181BC, Canada |
A most difficult lesson to learn. Very nice, Susan - very real and honest. *sigh* Been there, you brought be back. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
ah~ there are times the feel of lines..under fingers..under eyes.. do give strength.. but nothing forgives the failures of those we put faith in... we've all I am sure felt abandonded at one time or the other.. nicely written ma'am.... and one even my simple mind understands.. |
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