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Can't They?
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Can’t They? Virginia Salter pit in the stomach when you’re afraid you’ve said one thing too much one step too far waiting for the reaction an eternity of time feeling small smaller than a gnat not knowing if caring may be misconstrued as meddling do you think that if one feels “Perhaps...?” then one HAS gone too far? Like they say "If you ask yourself, 'Am I in love?' if you have to ask, then, the answer’s 'No.'” Sick, sick in the stomach, spinning thoughts, eyes close to tears; how can one grasp those questioned words pull them back so the waiting can stop, for, then, there would be nothing to await. But, but what if they needed to be said what if it was a mission of ‘tough love?” Then, what? Agony, this waiting’s agony. Would you pray with me? Help me find peace, help the hearer, too, be at peace, and if I was bound to utter them, help the hearer reap their intent. So many times I’ve been in this place. Can’t some of them have been a mission given me? Can’t they? © January 9, 2001 |
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KokoStewartKoomoa Senior Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 580Waikiki, Hawaii |
the agony of being misunderstood...You expressed it so well. and sorry for the muse's feelings in order to write this. take care! Passion,imagination and intellect running together... Poetry in motion~~~ Aloha with warmest regards, Koko |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Thanks, Koko! The recent event that spawned this piece was one where no real problem was at hand, thankfully. I just found out that no offense was taken whatsoever. However, the depth of this piece was certainly deepened by other times when I've said too much. I really felt it likely a universal problem for many so thought it a good one to take time to write and post as well. Thanks for reading and your lovely comments and well wishes. It always helps to have someone care. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
...Yes... your wonderful words did have a mission today, and they achieved it well.........  Write on! -<--<--{(@ |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Sunny, what a wonderful thing to learn about! Thank you for that blessing. Isn't that really what a writer's all about...making a difference with his/her words. |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
I don't know how many times I've swallowed my words rather than say something that can be misconstrued. |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
As have I, but not every time. Can't help but wonder, still, the things I mention in this piece. |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
VAS, exceptional write PoetFriend... The emotion expressed here just captivated me and your poem has tugged at many a thought in my mind today... Thank you for this read... coco |
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