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If Mama Finds Out
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If Mama Finds Out |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia 
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I remember Mama told me... That she loved me everyday. I remember how she'd sing "Old Shep" and "Put My Little Shoes Away". She said she'd beat me "'til my ears bleed" and that I'd "tear up Jesus Christ" I learned fast that coming to her in need sometimes wasn't worth the price. Hiding out... as her temper raged... In a little world of my own. I could go from page to page and never ever feel alone. But, when I'd sneak into this world... I'd hear shouts... When Mama found out. I remember Mama told me... Things like... "Don't stay out so long." "You can be ever so right... and be found to be so wrong." "Let your conscience be your guide." "It's the first voice that you hear." I know Mama never lied... but she couldn't hear too clear. Hiding out... as the blood ran down. Never ever fearing the pain. It's just a gash... Don't let it be found. Then the tears will fall like rain... If Mama finds out... Nothing hurts as bad... as when Mama finds out. I remember Mama told me... "Baby, say if somethings wrong" Then she'd hold me and console me with the words to some old song. Now, I sing alot...for comfort Time and pain both pass away. I can't say just where it does hurt... but it hurts alot today. Hiding out... as the tears run down... Never ever sharing the pain. It's just a heartache... Don't let it be found. Showing it will only bring shame... If Mama finds out... If y'all find out... If anybody finds out. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...seems like a nightmare...James |
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Drauntz Member Elite
since 2007-03-16
Posts 2905Los Angeles California |
good. enjoyed |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I remember Mama told me... "Baby, say if somethings wrong" Then she'd hold me and console me with the words to some old song. Now, I sing alot...for comfort Time and pain both pass away. I can't say just where it does hurt... but it hurts alot today. ~*~ Sometimes, we cannot share the real pain... but you've tried. Success is sometimes bitter. The sweet will come soon enough.  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Hiding out... as her temper raged... In a little world of my own. Aw, hon... as Neil Diamond sang in "I Am... I Said"... "Well, except for the names and a few other changes If you talk about me, the story's the same one" Powerful, poignant write... this went straight to my heart! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Keep on singing ~ and writing ~ your little ole  out. It's the sort of music that also touches others ~ deeply.XO Linda |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
this one makes me shiver  I felt like that child while reading...well written! g "...Never regret anything that made you smile..." |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
This is a most moving write. Secret pain is the worst kind because it's like living a lie but we all lie - we just gotta. And a mother - we're the wise species generally and most times can be found two steps behind the kids. Always there when needed, you see. Just got to look back. |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Sounds a bit like my father. This is a moving and painful read. However, I have read it several times and don't regret stopping by any of those times. Alison |
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gwaihir Member
since 2007-07-20
Posts 58Sub-tropical, USA |
Such a sad situation if you can't count on your mama. Pain held inside can fester and become a cancer. Let it out if you can. |
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