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Kethry
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since 2000-07-29
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Victoria Australia

0 posted 2000-09-10 07:20 AM


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."-

© Copyright 2000 Lynne Dale - All Rights Reserved
taramw
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since 2000-06-08
Posts 738

1 posted 2000-09-10 07:24 AM


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

Isis
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since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland
2 posted 2000-09-10 08:57 PM


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).]

Jannel
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since 2000-01-18
Posts 492
Muncie, IN, USA
3 posted 2000-09-10 09:22 PM


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

Erin
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since 2000-06-15
Posts 2527
~Chicago~
4 posted 2000-09-11 01:38 AM


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).]

Kethry
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since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082
Victoria Australia
5 posted 2000-09-11 03:49 AM


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."-

Sudhir Iyer
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since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943
Mumbai, India : now in Belgium
6 posted 2000-09-11 04:01 AM


Oh, Kethry
This is so sad to read...

Thanks for courage shown and sharing this well written one...

regards,
sudhir

Kethry
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since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082
Victoria Australia
7 posted 2000-09-11 04:25 AM


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."-

silentsky
Member
since 2000-08-09
Posts 114

8 posted 2000-09-11 04:27 AM


i hope im not robert
i liked your poem
shira

Kethry
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since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082
Victoria Australia
9 posted 2000-09-11 04:33 AM


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."-

silentsky
Member
since 2000-08-09
Posts 114

10 posted 2000-09-12 10:17 AM


i am touched. thank you  
you helped make my day.
love shira

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