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The Master of the Headgames
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The Master of the Headgames |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon 
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he thinks he'd like her back the laundry's gotten high he's feeling a bit "lonely" a bed on a couch in someone else's house has lost its earlier appeal he wants his bed his woman his dinner cooked just-so he knows she can do it she has for thirteen years a wife to perfection that is when he noticed she was there for his life was a myriad of planning alaska patagonia whatever never planning for her for them and now in a feeble attempt to wound her more he lays the situation at her feet saying it was all just a "test" to see what she'd do and she lays awake long into the night trying to understand the head-games he plays and wishing she didn't have to anymore |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
X Angel~ Wow...headgames suck....but this poem is so right on the money, I loved it  -SEALive,Love,Laugh :) ~SueB |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Heather - It appears HE failed the "test." Was it also a test for the boys? I suspect he is becoming like a fish in his new digs... after three days his hosts are probably thinking of throwing him out. You have a gentle and loving heart. You are a fine person, and you have a good head on your shoulders. Whatever you decide, Susan and I respect you for who you are, and we will be with you in spirit. [This message has been edited by LngJhnAg (edited 09-12-2000).] |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
X, this is a wonderful true poem of a persons character. .... Time to say test this buddy.... pow out the door... Who gives a person the right to test another person? head gamers are control artists, don't get caught up in it. It never ends, its just a way of avoiding being open and telling the truth.... Sorry if i'm ranting, hate to see headgames. Parker |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Headgames can become a valuable form of communication if sincerity becomes part of the conversation...he is wise and perhaps remorseful if he wants you back...take care....James |
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Trew Member
since 2000-06-10
Posts 365Ottawa, Canada |
A test? Hmm... ok... I don't think there's much left to be said about the subject matter, so allow me to say that this is a very good and introspective piece. It's not easy to look at a situation and convey it well, especially if the situation is personal. You, however, seem to have done just that. Trev. |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Heather~ Oh the head games that many play, not so nice are they. This is so sad but so often played out, one day he'll get his (what goes around comes around) eventually. Well written Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Heather~ Love YOU ! ****************************************** ! *************************************** ! ******************************************! Arrrrrrrgggghhhhhhh ! Oh my, I fear my ***asterisk*** is stuck ! "Testing" ********************************** ! "Testing" ************************** ! Yep, it's stuck alright ! ******************************* ! Anybody know an *******asterisk******* un-"test"er ? Arghhhhhhhh ! Nite, Angel ! ~********Marge********~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This one screams (delicately and with class, of course *S*) pain and humiliation and confusion... I'd give this lout an F- on HIS exam... but great poem! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
In my experience - Games that include ultimatums in the set of rules are games in which the players need to be prepared to call on a bluff and let the cards fall as they may.... There's invariably a winner and a loser - I know which you are...  |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Your writing never ceases to strike me the right chords ... WONDERFUL WRITING regards, sudhir |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
I can't even describe how much this hit home....wow, fantastic writing XA~ |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Heather, do what you must. Yes, life is a series of tests ~ personal and spiritual ~ but certainly not inflicted upon one person by another. Take care, my friend. ~ 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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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Heather - Upon further thought, I think you hit the nail right on the head. He is begging for a second chance, but he isn't ready to admit he was wrong. At first thought, it seems that, until he gets past that point and begs your forgiveness, nothing will be resolved. The real resolution, however, will not come until you really forgive him. I suspect that is why so many relationships cannot be resurrected - it takes two sincere hearts to make the leap. Good luck, fine lady. |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
Sometimes something happens to love, it gets smashed and beaten into submission until there is nothing left but an empty vacuum. Tis what has happened here I'm afraid LJA, and someday I will forgive him (working on it) but as for a resolving of a relationship between him and I, no. I can't go back to my life lived vicariously through someone else's wishes and desires. *sigh* It will get easier, it will! Thanks all for replying, and putting up with my horrible ramblings. ~Heather |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
well, i hope it's the final exam those pop quizes over and over and over and over can really get old after a while, y'know? (hugs) |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
pssst...she doesn't have to, anymore.. god bless and take care. |
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JulieAnn Senior Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 754Earth 3rd Rock from the sun!! |
I have been there and let me tell you I am glad i got out....it wasn't worth it really....take care and great post!!! Julie :) |
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