Open Poetry #47 |
I Have An Elephant |
Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
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 |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Wow, Lori, this is really powerful. Don't we all have such elephants ... Love, Margherita |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Bless you heart Margherita...I was trying to tell a deeper kind of story here... thanks for noticing. Lori |
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flash Member
since 2010-11-28
Posts 213miami beach, florida |
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 |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
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. ~~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
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* |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
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 |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
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. |
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