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Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

0 posted 2011-10-01 02:42 AM

I have an elephant big and white
conspicuously hidden in plain sight
I don't dust it
I won't discuss it
Its not there
for all I care
It did a number on my head
and now the matter's dead
I hardly remember anyway
so there's nothing to say
Those days are gone
I've moved on
and graduated...
I take meds when agitated
and can pass for normal
when I'm hormonal
So there's no need
to make old wounds bleed
unless and until I'm sure
it will bring me closure

LGR(C)10/1/11

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

1 posted 2011-10-01 03:51 AM

Wow, Lori, this is really powerful.

Don't we all have such elephants ...

Love,
Margherita

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

2 posted 2011-10-01 08:28 AM

Bless you heart Margherita...I was trying to tell a deeper kind of story here... thanks for noticing.

Lori

flash
Member

since 2010-11-28

Posts 213
miami beach, florida

3 posted 2011-10-01 08:43 AM

Lori, yes, I agree: do not tamper with old wounds..unless you feel the heal..

strong sentiments!

(I have another type of elephant poem I will post soon)

Enjoyed yours,

Al

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

4 posted 2011-10-01 09:18 AM

I'm a great one for "looking back," and dealing with all the pain it dredges up. This venturing into the deep waters of hurt isn't for everyone. I quite understand your situation, without knowing, or needing to know, the particulars. Don't even think about dusting that elephant.

~~ Those who are silent are the first to be shot. ~~

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

5 posted 2011-10-01 01:06 PM

I've walked around many an elephant... but got tired of the patterns that wore in the carpet. *S* Now I'm more of a face it, deal with it type... and yet neither option is a cure. *S*

Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

6 posted 2011-10-01 02:36 PM

Closure, huh? Interesting concept. I have read this a couple of times now... me thinks if you need a new elephant or two, I gots plenty over here you could have for free.

Truthfully this is very insightful Nice to see the deeper side of you.

Michael

JL
Member Ascendant

since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

7 posted 2011-10-07 05:04 PM

Powerful, in a quiet kind-a way.
Nice one, Lori.

JL

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

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