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on this first day of emptiness
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on this first day of emptiness |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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on this first day of emptiness It would be more humane To toss both chest and contents Into the trash For that is all they are But note by note I replay the song That once was love Now proved to be Drivel with no substance. Insincere excuses Are no longer enough To comfort me Into contentment. So, letter after love note Burns my fingers As I let them go Berating myself for forgetting That those who ask questions Should be prepared to hear answers Even "NO, I don't." doing some housekeeping in the literal sense uncovered this attempt at emotional housekeeping... I won't bore you with how old it is... or how often the scene's been repeated. *G* |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
A clean house always makes me feel better and It's amazing how little you miss the clutter. Ida |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
Drivel with no substance. Insincere excuses Are no longer enough amen !!!! |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
suthern - as mentioned, cleaning house is good, it tends to get rid of the trash... BC |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
I have met some who fall clearly into that category... Well said...thanx for the write Suthern. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Yes, the best thing is to let them go ... with no regrets and gently. Your words resonate with me. You said it so very well, dear Ruth. But love letters are definitely the most difficult thing to get rid of, because - though we might even have forgotten who wrote them (it happens!) - we love the evidence of having been loved. Love and lightness! Margherita  |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
It is a sad poem dear Ruth but I get the impression that it was a long time ago, so I sincerely hope that things have improved a lot for you since then. You are a far too lovely sweet person to have those things happen to you now. Good luck. Love to you. Lindsay |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Suthern, No day is ever truely empty. Love Bobby |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Ruth - Great poem! I've been there, done that. Bobby's reply is so very true! Love Helen |
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AncientHippie Member
since 2009-10-15
Posts 411Surfing the Cosmic Flow |
Well written, suthern. A bittersweet look at emotional "spring cleaning," a self-directed therapy that we all partake of, on occasion. I can feel the flutter of the "what-ifs" in this sweet and intensely personal work. Peace Jim "We are stardust: we are golden: and we've got to get ourselves back to the garden." --Joni Mitchell "Woodstock" |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I remember that kind of song well, Ruth. You've captured the need for house-cleaning well - sometimes clearing old things out simply makes room for something new and positive. Much enjoyed. Best wishes, /Kit |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Margherita, said it for me.We reread and sigh and remember we were loved "that much"...I recently did the same and pulled out a box of notes,letters and cards. intending to finally throw them away. But could not do it, because as was said it does one good to be reminded that yes, we were once loved "that much" by some one we also loved. understading, latearrival |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
The drivel being the keyword...says it all. Gawd, I love how you shoot from the hip, straight to the heart. Loving this, suthern gal~ |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Ruth, As you know, I am mentally going through things and trying to toss some things out. I really like this poem - but, I have really liked every poem of yours that I have read. Thank you for everything. Love, A |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you all so very much... I appreciate every response! *S* Thank you!! |
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