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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I remember... She was pretty once, but I have a hunch that the smoking and drinking have taken their toll and she doesn't seem to realize that she has grown old. She conducts herself in a young woman's way, though she has more wrinkles than a pure-bred sharpei. A petite little thing who has seen better days but has no intention of changing her ways. When her husband was able to pry her off his arm he left her for a lady of less obvious charms. She still pines for the husband because she can't see how happy he is just to be free. Now, she has become a most interesting case. The mere presence of a man puts a smile on her face. Any man will do, It's all the same When a man appears, She forgets your name. No need to finish that conversation anyway. She really doesn't have a lot to say. Just observing... Keepin' it all to myself, There's nothing more pathetic than a man-pleasing woman who's been left on the shelf. Ida Werrett [This message has been edited by Marchmadness (08-03-2008 08:09 PM).] |
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amusemi Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1262A State of Disarray |
Boy-howdy do I know a few women like that! Your depiction of her sprung off the pages...beautiful work. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
~ and what an "observer" you be! I always find it fascinating to see the world through your eyes! A vivid portrayal of a very sad scenario which I too, have witnessed. Love your writing, Dear Ida! ~ and you! Linda xo |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read  |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Exactly the kind of person I don't want to be when I grow up. Self esteem is such a fragile state of affairs, it depletes the heart and soul, and strips it bare. You wrote this so well and the message comes across loud and clear. Sadly, this~ |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
If you want to have any kind of lasting relationship this (in my opinion) is just the kind of woman not to be. I think this one will probably hit a nerve with some women who actually think that men like clinging women who publicly adore(smother) them. I knew this person since we were young. I always told my daughters, "Watch what Mary does and don't do that." Ida |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Enjoyed the read, Ida. I know someone like that too but I do in a way admire the fact that she knows what she wants and she goes for it. Discernment sometimes takes a long time to learn but then again some people never learn and I suppose that's alright for them. |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
One thing I have learned (and I'm not young), is that when you set out to please a man, you always end up getting hurt. |
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