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Rule of Robert
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Rule of Robert |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia 
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He always was a drifter he stayed with us a while an emotional sifter I seldom saw him smile He was introspective he kept his secrets well and his own perspective well, he'd never tell! He disliked the placement in fact, hated it like hell but when he'd gone, he'd call me up to say things were ill or well. He often took advantage of my good natured care call me up at three am to drive him here or there and sometimes when in trouble he'd ask for my rescue once we got blind drunk together 'cause he was feeling blue although I never asked him what he thought about his life I sometimes got small glimpses of existence hemmed by strife he disappeared one evening said he couldn't stay at all and as we had been arguing I was glad to quits, it call I was sorry when he left and took his precious life he echoes in my memory in others, where Robert's rule is rife. "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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taramw Senior Member
since 2000-06-08
Posts 738 |
Wow! This is really something! The ending really got me! A lot of feeling in this... your feelings you expressed very well... you take care  ~ Tara ~ "A poem should not mean, but be" - Archibald MacLeish |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Kethry so sad for Robert and for you. You tried to help, but nothing could reach him. It is a terrible shame. I feel sorry for anyone that thinks things are so bad they should end their lives, then need so much but sometimes no one can get through and give them what they need. Such a waste. A sad tale worth sharing.. thanks Isis< !signature--> *Friendship is a horizon - which expands whenever we approach it...* ~Isis~Goddess~~Sovereign of the Spirit~ [This message has been edited by Isis (edited 09-10-2000).] |
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Jannel Member
since 2000-01-18
Posts 492Muncie, IN, USA |
you did a very good job telling this story. the ending is very interesting. jann elizabeth Don't take any wooden nickels When you sell your soul Devil lover, time awaits you Now the party's over You're on your own -the eels |
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Erin Member Elite
since 2000-06-15
Posts 2527~Chicago~ |
The title caught my eye. I didnt think it was gonna end the way that it did. Sounds like you were a good friend to this person. I am really glad that you posted it. Thank you for sharing it. And I am sorry to hear what happened.< !signature--> ~*YoU cAn CoMpLaIn CuZ rOsEs HaVe ThOrNs Or ReJoIcE cUz ThOrNs HaVe RoSeS*~ [This message has been edited by ERIN (edited 09-11-2000).] |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Thanks everyone for the replies. It's been nearly six years so I should be over it, but sometimes when I see my grandson, it gets to me. Robert was a homeless youth who came into my life for two years, had a relationship with my daughter and fathered my lovely grandson. Then left as suddenly as he came. He was eighteen when he died, although he'd threatened many times before. I guess that's one of the reasons it's so hard for me to see others in pain and not do anything. Sorry to write a small book. I didn't mean to it just came out. Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Oh, Kethry This is so sad to read... Thanks for courage shown and sharing this well written one... regards, sudhir |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Sudhir, Thanks for the words of comfort. They help and are alwatys appreciated. Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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silentsky Member
since 2000-08-09
Posts 114 |
i hope im not robert i liked your poem shira |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
silentsky, Sometimes you are, and sometimes you are very much Shira, Whoever you are I like you a lot. Lynne aka Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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silentsky Member
since 2000-08-09
Posts 114 |
i am touched. thank you you helped make my day. love shira |
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