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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon 
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learning to live with the emptiness in my heart that was you is almost impossible almost I feel dead inside like a cancer ate away all my emotions until only a You-shaped numbess was left my heart struggles to beat in my aching chest as the silence of what you do not say lingers long across the room and I, learning to quiet my tears embarrassed by my desolation unwilling to plead for mercy from you anymore am left so terrified to hear you say the words again "I am not in love with you anymore" tortured by the fact that I in my selfishness and cruelty that I was the catalyst for your cold heart and chilling words my lips feel as though they'll never smile again my cheeks would break if I tried for I have schooled them schooled them well to show nothing nothing at all |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
*chills* ((hugs)) when i got what i asked for and was still surprised, i wish i'd written something as good as this... not to say that it's the same... but... it's all the same, really, isn't it? when it's over... it's all the same  you are one fine verse writer, ms. angelx... your words are stinging, biting, and oh so very real and painful thank you for sharing with us...  [This message has been edited by doreen peri (edited 09-03-2000).] |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Anyone who's been there - and that's most of us - knows that this is the beginning of healing - and that there are unfortunately more stages ahead that you, and only you, will have to endure. You're strong - endure them you will. I'm counting on you, my friend... |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
The pain of this is overpowering at times but I see strength in your words that will no doubt have you shining among the best. I would hope that this is not what you are going through in real life but if it is I offer you my best wishes for you in rainbows and smile of butterflies. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
This is great writing.... regards, sudir |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
XAngel~ 'learning to live with the emptiness in my heart that was you is almost impossible almost' And your keyword is almost. In your leave-taking you've set me free to fly again Maybe not as high as before (at first) but rest assured I will soar As soon as I get my wings back I will soar again Big ole' *HUGS* ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Oh Heather... I'm so sorry. I only hope the writing helps you... hugs K |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
This piece is so well put together, it must be coming from your heart. Excellent, emotive composition. Hang in there. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
Thanks for your support everybody...I'm trying to figure out how to function right now.... And Marge... In your leave-taking you've set me free to fly again Maybe not as high as before (at first) but rest assured I will soar As soon as I get my wings back I will soar again this was wonderful....thank you. ~Heather |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
that I was the catalyst for your cold heart and chilling words my lips feel as though they'll never smile again my cheeks would break if I tried for I have schooled them schooled them well to show nothing nothing at all This one sent shivers down my spine, "I feel dead inside like a cancer ate away all my emotions" those lines really sting, excellentlty written piece, gut wrenching honesty, take care and be well. Sit down and bargain "Until your tongues are dry If the havoc and the shame continue We'll drown you in our putrefaction" Primo Levi |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
X Angel, a very powerful write. A slice of raw reality. Great Job. Hugs Parker |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Terrified, shocked, gasping for breath, I can still remember those words...I don't love you anymore...at first I thought I could win back her Love...soon I learned that those words were written in stone.... I am so sorry and I sincerely hope for the best for you...James |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
It hurts to realize - that once I was 'him' It is a long story and I take my share of the blame - 3 years later she remarried - and 4 years later - I found a real love for me - We'd been married many years - and it took a cataclysm of events - to shake us from the lethargy of what our marriage had become - but when the dust settled - she still loved me - but I saw a different her that I did not love. Regardless it really was painful for all of us she, I and the kids - but her last years were happier I'm sure as mine have been. before I remarried - I had one walk out on me and I learned the pain of that POV [[[hugs]]] (and prayers too) |
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