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The Real Richard
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The Real Richard |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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The Real Richard We have been friends for more than twenty years, but I’m still not sure of the master plan. He suggests we should be lovers, but I disagree, not because of his past infidelities, or that he likes to juggle several women at once – I just don’t see us in those roles. Now and then he settles on just one, as long as she doesn’t demand too much or ask to see the real Richard. He likes them psycho - set on ready to explode mode, not surprisingly his relationships end with drama, he is stalked, abused or his car set afire. I picture Richard speeding along in his Mercedes on an L.A. freeway cell phone held to one ear, searching for that next deal in a woman. © 2001 Corinne Bailey [This message has been edited by Corinne (edited 01-23-2001).] |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
hey! I know this guy!!!!!! Does he live in Pennsylvania?  Kathleen |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I've been looking for him too...lol But seriously? If this is from experience? Sounds like you are the best friend he has... I would know...I've a few like you, and how they put up with me, I'll never know.... HUGS to you, for being a real friend to the Real Richard. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Corinne, I guess we all have Richards who are no lionhearts. I liked this one. It was so real. write on Kethry. Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Corinne, Bad medicine, good poem. Sy |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very well written, Corinne! I enjoyed this! Denise |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Corinne, very cool write. I can almost see him sitting there trying to convince you...lol hmmmm, what would it take.  Park |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Hey, Irish Rose! Nope, this one lives in L.A., but I'm sure there are other folks out there like him! Serenity, yes this is from real life. I know we'll be friends until we die, I just don't know exactly why. We are so different from each other, yet seem to be able to help each other. Thank you for the hugs, too! Kethry, thank you - and very clever response! Seymour, I can't figure the guy out, and I thought he'd change over the years but, he has not. Still, he is one of my best and longest friends. Thank you! Thank you, Denise! Park, you rascal, you! Corinne |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Evening Corrine, You do tell it as it is, in a very well written writing. Well done, well done! BC |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Evening Corinne, You do tell it as it is, in a very well written writing. Well done, well done! BC |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
into the library [This message has been edited by Irish Rose (edited 01-24-2001).] |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
"set on ready to explode" - Oh my -your way with words is way beyond my power with them(words) to convey my appreciation. What incredible insight! |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
corrine..i know a 'richard' myself the real 'richard' is a wonderful person..not the person most people see him as..great write for your friend.. hugs, g "i was thinkin' if you were lonely maybe we could leave here and no one would know at least not to the point where we would think so..." |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you, Irish Rose (an honor!), Wilfred (you are too humble, Bill!) and dgvarner! Corinne |
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Poeminister Senior Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 1862Regina SK; Canada |
Wonderful write...enjoyed the read. Poeminister "It is our business to go as we are impelled." ~ D.H. Lawrence |
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