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suthern
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0 posted 2000-02-29 12:47 PM


Away across town, bright lights are glowing
She sits alone, but can’t avoid knowing
Her invitation wasn’t lost in the mail
She wants to be special - she’s obviously failed.
A bottle of scotch, the best she could find
Hasn’t helped the hurt that gnaws at her mind.
Another is dancing in her lover’s arms
And she’s here - sadly lacking in charms.
The tears drip down though she’s vowed not to weep
With a sob and a hiccup, she slips into sleep
For in her dreams, she’s the belle of the ball
Admired by many and accepted by all.
And no little slut could stand a chance
To interrupt this dream romance!
Entirely too soon the clock strikes midnight
Maybe just one more drink will make things all right.

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1 posted 2000-02-29 12:58 PM


Suthern~ How very sad and woderfully written! This really got me in the heart.-SEA
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2 posted 2000-02-29 01:29 PM


Suthern - "Maybe just one more drink will make things alright"...beautifully sad poem,

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3 posted 2000-02-29 01:48 PM


You write beautifully and this peom, even in it's terrible saddness, is beautiful.
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4 posted 2000-02-29 03:00 PM


A sad portrait and very well written.
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5 posted 2000-02-29 03:14 PM


Well, one more drink always works for me?...Of course, I have one more, then one more, then one more....and I'm still okay don't ya know?
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6 posted 2000-02-29 03:21 PM


Thank you SEA, BSC, childomine & Martie... I appreciate your kind comments! *S*

And Toe... whatever works... especially if you share. *G* For you're more than okay in this gal's book!!!  

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7 posted 2000-02-29 03:27 PM


Wonderful little journey into the land of rejection.    James
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8 posted 2000-02-29 05:19 PM


You'll always be beautiful to me, every single part of you.. That means you're special..


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 Live in my heart and pay no rent...

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9 posted 2000-02-29 05:22 PM


James: Thank you... I've pretty much quit journeying and set up house there! *S*

RG: I think you've been drinking out of that same bottle! LOL. But that's okay... I'll always share with you and Toe! *S*

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10 posted 2000-02-29 05:25 PM


Wonderfully sad
Successfully tragic
Good poem
Liz

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11 posted 2000-02-29 07:49 PM


Lady Suther: A story too often true... well done.  Hope this ain't no self portrait. My best to you and yours.
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12 posted 2000-02-29 09:30 PM


OK Ok OK - I will invite YOU next time.  besidesa, she WAS a little slut (woo hoo).  This is a really really well-written poem, lil Belle.  I hope you are not really the star.

smooch

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13 posted 2000-02-29 09:32 PM


Excellent poem, Suthern! Sad, touching, well done!

Denise

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14 posted 2000-02-29 09:36 PM


....and, as she dreams of her wonderful fella,
Asleep, in her dream, she becomes Cinderella.
In her pumpkin-turned-coach she attends a grand ball
Where champagne freely flows and she is loved by all.
She is whisked off her feet by a handsome young prince
Who made love in a way she has never known since
And a face comes to mind that she really does know
As she dreams that the pumpkin reminds her of Toe!

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15 posted 2000-02-29 10:06 PM


A poem so sad makes me feel wanting to chance her life
Makes me wanting to strife
Well written the matter of love and despair
A dream perhaps will help to clear the air
A poem so sad, I feel for her
Nicely done suthern




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16 posted 2000-02-29 11:28 PM


Suthern~
You've touched on a poignant piece
of loneliness here.
Alcohol-induced dreams can often
be more nightmarish than reality.

You write from a slice of life
that touches many. You are so varied
in your works. Wonderful piece.
~*Marge*~



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17 posted 2000-02-29 11:47 PM


Suthern...oh suthern....what can I say here?
You've written a profound piece here! I am left speechless, just not knowing how to describe what's going through my mind at the moment!

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18 posted 2000-03-01 12:47 PM


Suthern,

*dabs at eyes with hankie*  wow, what sad piece....I felt like I was that girl. Good job, and I hope it isn't true. And if it is, well, you can borrow my Daddies shot gun, i'm sure we can find that lil ole party....


 "Glory remains unaware of my neglected dwelling where alone
I sing my tearful song which has charms only for me."

-Charles Brugnot


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19 posted 2000-03-01 09:24 AM


Elizabeth, Andrew, dsnyder, Helmut & Marge: Thank you all very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and respond so kindly! *S*

LJA: Ya mean you had a party TOO!!!! Geesh!! Could you at least keep the slutpuppies over there? LOL

Balladeer: You know if I'm dreaming of a wonderful fella, I'm dreaming of that sweet Toerag! *G*

WhtDove: Thank you... I think! LOL

Saxoness: I may take you up on that offer. *G* Thanks!


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20 posted 2000-03-01 09:42 AM


lol@saxoness....but really suthern this is wonderful writing, sad yes, but wonderfully done to evoke such saddness....great work...and hey....gonna tag a ditto on RG's post...cause I love you too!
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21 posted 2000-03-01 10:04 AM


Corazon: You mean you ditto others? *G* Geesh... and here I thought I was unique. *EG*

You and Rainbow are so dear to me... thank you both!

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22 posted 2000-03-01 11:19 AM


Oh suthern...this is so well written but oh so very sad  
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