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Tears Of Resignation (Challenge from Balladeer)
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Tears Of Resignation (Challenge from Balladeer) |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland 
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She sits lonely on her park bench, Feeding the birds some bread, Today her tears are falling, And she has the familiar ache in her head. Her birds are her only friends, Her husband is gone, her children grown, They all have lives of their own now, She cries as she remembers the love she'd known. Love of other gentleman, Perhaps she should have tried it with one, For her life with her husband, Helped her come undone. The children are gone, Only an occasional phone call, She has no one who cares, No one to help her if she falls. She cries for love lost, She cries with the pain of being alone, She cries for so many possibilities, At the time she didn't condone. The bread is all gone now, The birds they too leave her side, She cries harder then, Now she has no pride. Passers by look on confusingly, They are concerned but don't want to interfere, She could be a mental or fruitcake, Let's leave her alone and get out of here. Don't think badly of the lady, She is harmless enough, She could be you If the going gets rough. I'll tell you a little secret though, I have glimpsed into the future, And the sad lonley little old lady, She appears to be me. < !signature--> Let your heart guide you. It whispers, so listen closely. ~Isis~ (Sovereign of the Spirit) [This message has been edited by Isis (edited 01-22-2000).] |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Can't be you, Isis. You'll never be for the birds. This is a personal challenge well met, my friend  |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
This is so touching. If you really feel this is where you will be, find a new road now and you will be somewhere else. Hopefully a happier somewhere else. -SEA |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Isis- The sentimental softie in me just loved this. I've seen many ~alone in a crowd~. I've personally taken the time to replenish their bread crumbs. Thank you for a tender reminder of deeds that cost us nothing ... compassion for others has fed many a lonely little bird. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Wonderful poem Isis, but sorry girl, that can't be you, as all of us from Passions will be sitting next to you. |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Thanks everyone!! I couldn't find an ending for it is all, so I made her me!! I'd die a thousand deaths before settling for a life like that!!!!!! Let your heart guide you. It whispers, so listen closely. ~Isis~ (Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very sad story, Isis  Denise |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Thanks Denise it is, I'm not happy with the closure but it'll do Let your heart guide you. It whispers, so listen closely. ~Isis~ (Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
It is a sad story and a wonderful read.....great poem Isis A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Isis, As I read this, its poinancy struck me only after a few lines. My mother-in-law whom I love dearly just lost her husband to a nursing home and her being their all alone. So by time I had gotten to the end... it did take me by sur-prize I had already inserted "mom or mother" so I think it's a good ending as it leaves it to one's own mind. lucky |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Thanks Pepper Thanks also Lucky, that is quite a compliment I feel better about the poem now. Do me a favour Lucky? Don't let your poor Mom In Law be too lonely. Even if the relationship was difficult, she needs you all now. Let your heart guide you. It whispers, so listen closely. ~Isis~ (Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Isis this is really sad! May it make us all stop and think of our future and if were not headed in the right direction, stop and make something of it! Thanks, well done! <*\\\>< Where there is faith, there is love. Where there is love, there is peace. Where there is peace, there is GOD. Where there is GOD, there is no need. Hallmark |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Thanks WhtDove Let your heart guide you. It whispers, so listen closely. ~Isis~ (Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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Grandma Jo Member
since 2000-01-02
Posts 51 |
Sure hope it is not you that you see there. Sad way to end a life. Liked the piece though |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Would we all be so lucky to see ourselves in the future...we'd certainly make some changes for the better |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Thanks Grandma Jo and Hoot Owl. I know if I could really see the future there'd be heaps I'd have done differently to set a different course Let your heart guide you. It whispers, so listen closely. ~Isis~ (Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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