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it wasn't always like this
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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it wasn't always like this me...not knowing what to say so I said nothing that would hurt or help the end result will be the same either way there are times when we must each go our separate ways, follow our own survival path this is one of those times as my songwriter friend Tim wrote, talk is just a waste of time when touch is all you need but I can no longer reach out, no longer touch you the way you want or need it wasn't always like this, but this is now my reality |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Kacy, Everything you write touches me on some level. This touches my heart. Love you, girly. xoxoxo Alison |
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Chalmette Guy Senior Member
since 2009-03-11
Posts 1257Louisiana |
This is really sad and touching kacy. A really heartfelt write. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks Alison and Jerry. This comes straight from the heart, but releasing it gives me a deep sigh of relief...it was something that needed to be 'exhaled' today.  |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Kacy, Don't go on like that. You do good work, and I like your stuff. Love Bobby |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
I understand this, deeply. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Bobby, thanks for reading. Mr C, thanks, you do understand. |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
It's always such a shame when things change but sometimes it's necessary even though we perhaps don't fully understand the reason. The read leaves me with a heavy heart.  Helen |
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jody5 Senior Member
since 2005-12-21
Posts 876California, U.S.A. |
Sad and touching write and I liked it... Hugs Kimberly |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
I've had these same thoughts, Kacy. And, I understand where you are coming from. I sure hope things get better for you, soon. My heart goes out to you. |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
I find myself at that place a lot lately. The only time we waste is the time we spend thinking we are alone. |
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brneyedgrly Senior Member
since 2009-06-08
Posts 1125nowhere and everywhere |
love to read you, kacy hope you are well shellie |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
For no apparent reason, things can change. Or there may be reason. The gift comes when we can accept it graciously Nice to read your words today |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Yes indeed, a fine poem and delight to read. Not long since I was in the same situation. Heart2Heart  |
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Alwye
Moderator
Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
So sad...but well written, of course. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanking each of you for spending a moment here. You are always so very kind to me. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This touches me at avery deep level too, Kacy and I also understand. Ida |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks, Ida. It's both a personal and poetic intent in this one. Sometimes things don't go the way we thought they would. Writers block makes it worse when the appropriate words won't flow! |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
I like the sides of communication : talk or touch ? may be both, may be none, this is a very sensitive and convincing poem Kacy and I love it... regards yann |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you for your careful reading and your sensitive comments, Yann. Yes, touch or talk or perhaps...simply silence? |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kacy, your innate beauty, strength, wisdom ~ and talent, come shining through this exceptionally moving heart-spill. It appears that you keep kindred company in that your "songwriter friend Tim wrote, talk is just a waste of time when touch is all you need". Kacy, may you be touched as warmly as you touch others. Giving you a warm, compassionate hug, Linda   |
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Dens Girl New Member
since 2009-08-20
Posts 3Ky |
I am touched. Very nice work. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thnaks Linda! And hello, Dens girl! Thanks for taking a moment to read and reply. Welcome to Pips! |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Your honesty is touching. Poetry often knows just what to say. Linda said it true. Hug! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you, Martie, for your inut. Coming from you, each word carries much impact and weight. |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
I guess you know now how freedom feels? I enjoyed your soul ms |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
"but I can no longer reach out, no longer touch you the way you want or need" at some point in life I think that happens to all of us~~ M |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks, DS! Not free of the cancer, but feeling free of the negative thoughts that tend to ride along with major illnesses. Maureen, yes, it does seem to be a fairly 'universal' event. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Understanding what is coming from your beautiful heart. Still worrying about others when it is you who need the loving touch. We are all hearing and feeling your reach.. best to you, latearrival. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanking you deeply. Latearrival, you are never late to the kindness table.  Thanks Vandana, for the visit. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Kacy, I read this right after you had written it and I was sure I had answered it. I just had to read it again, and in so doing, I discovered that I hadn't replied. This is quiver-sad and Kacy-honest and heart-wrenching. I am glad it brought you catharsis, though. Accept this imaginary cyber-posy of brightly coloured flowers of every hue in a short plump vase full of water so that all you need to do is to enjoy them and inhale their scents. Owl |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Kacy, your words touch deeply beyond the surface where emotions leave trails of overwhelming life experiences. Intense write. Love and hugs. Margherita |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
there are times when we must each go our separate ways, follow our own survival path But it isn't easy... and you've written that pain and consternation so well. Very heart-touching!! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks, ladies. Suthern? Haven't seen you around here for a while, good to have you visit. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big huggies) This really hit home to me, my friend, because I too went a long time where, after multiple rough social experiences, I relegated myself to a compulsive dissociative phase socially..............and there used to be a time when I was afraid of the world touching me, afraid of life, afraid of death, afraid of touch in general..........but as time went on, and I silently suffered bereft of contact........the desire to have the world touch me screamed louder than my compulsion to be detached, and I finally had this aching, bawling breakdown where I KNEW I couldn't go on like this, and I HAD to touch the world again and let the world touch me. So, in all honesty, I feel reborn this year in some respects..........and there are days I have this buoyant lovesick feeling for life where I feel light-headed, and touch is now what I need, what I want, more than anything in the whole wide world............but it certainly wasn't always like this for me either! (hugs) (huggies) Bless you, my friend, your words always resonate with great truth and speak volumes the whole world over! I am blessed to be one of many fans of yours! XOXO, Lisping Hibiscus "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" |
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