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Dora's Story
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Dora's Story |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Jealousy is such an ugly emotion. an evil, freedom stealing monster. Cunning and persuasive. Dora was literally "a prisoner of love" Her jealous husband controlled every aspect of her lonely life. Jingling his jailer's keys as he professed his undying love. Always searching for an excuse to withdraw trust and exercise control. The irony is... When love finally withered and died and he was alone, his family lost. He had the nerve to ask Why? Dora survived the hell of her first marriage and found happiness, at last, with a secure and gentle man who had no children of his own. And then she left him. Though she did not choose to go. She left him with the gift of gratitude .....and her children whose love, respect and care grace his final years. Ida Werrett I wrote this poem about a friend I worked with when I was young. She finally left her jealous husband after he tried to kill her. I was able to follow her story over the years because our families and friends all know each other. Ida [This message has been edited by Marchmadness (01-31-2008 03:45 PM).] |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
This is so poignant, as I suppose only real life can be... |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Enjoyed ARCTIC WIND |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
Beautiful and very moving. Sigh. I am glad that she indeed had a moment of happy life elater. |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Ida, This is an excellent poem about "the green-eyed monster". Bobby |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
fine, effective, powerfully emotive 'reality' write! serious applause!! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Ida, your compassionate, empathetic heart ~ along with your talent for conveying that heart, makes for very compelling reality poetry. God bless all the Doras of this world ~ and the men like her SECOND husband. Loving hug, Linda  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Touching words to tell a tough story, dear Ida! Jealousy indeed can have deleterious effects. The fact that Dora's children are so close to her second husband is an extraordinary gift! love Margherita |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
A very sad tale with a happy ending, poignant write Ida. much enjoyed. Lindsay |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I read this and it reminds me of myself many years ago and perhaps at first I ask why, and of course the answers come as you stare you loneliness and foolish choices in the face...I have always hoped she would find a man that would accept her and love her with no reservations...she remarried about a year later and is still with him...James |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you all for your very kind comments. I wrote this poem (most of it) at Dora's funeral as I sat thinking of our youth and her sad story. Her second husband was an extrordinary man. He is older now and lives with Dora's son and his wife. Ida |
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