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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea 
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Insecure Men by Michael A jealous man enslaves the weaker sex and dictates how much freedom she’s to know. So many things she’s not allowed to do. In so many ways she’s not allowed to grow. She lives in his shadow and will never reach her peak. Because he’s insecure, he sees her as a sneak. He holds the key to all she is and won’t unlock her life. Such is the jealousy some men feel for a wife. Proust- |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
An insecure man is definitely the weakest link! Great thoughts! |
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Mabel A. Dilley Senior Member
since 2001-03-17
Posts 859Seattle, WA, USA |
Oh, but so many boys try to fit into the role of a man. What a waste. Thank you for tackling a sensitive subject. "I am not now that which I have been." |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is great poetry and true sometimes, but how can a woman allow herself to be so demeaned, in the name of love? Joyce |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Wouldn't it be wonderful if all men saw as you do, Auguste? You have the whole picture...others, a fading snapshot of what could have been. Excellent. |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
Have to agree with walker on this one...very perceptive write! |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Hmmm, had me a wife once that fit this to a tee...only in reverse, she being the jealous party...didn't have her long.... jwesley |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
walker, Jealousy all too often keeps a woman from realizing her hopes and dreams, her full potential. That is wrong. Thanks for reading. Julian, I'm sure this poem touches some men in ways they would prefer not to acknowledge. As a writer, we often touch on sensitive topics, as we must. Thanks Joyce, I've often asked myself that same question. Though the man may be insecure and jealous, that doesn't mean that he's a particularly bad person. He may be a wonderful person and dearly love the woman. He just needs to grow up some and allow his wife or lover the space to be who "she" wants to be. Thank, Joyce. Karilea, Many men, especially now that the world is changing so, see as I do. Thanks for reading JLR, Thank you for taking the time to read this and for the comments. jwesley, Most of my friends are women and their husbands readily accept my relationship with their wives, knowing that their wives love them only. Michael Proust- |
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elizabeth anne Member
since 2001-03-29
Posts 83 |
How well you put this Michael! I agree totally! Elizabeth Anne |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
She lives in his shadow and will never reach her peak. ================= He holds the key to all she is and won’t unlock her life. ======================== this is definatly a universal issue... and a two way street. I can be a jealous beast when i want to *L* I think deeply imbedded jealousy and insecurity like you speak of here comes from loss in a persons life somewhere along the way. Insecurity often stems from things being taken too soon from a child security. It makes me very sad... anyway...sorry to ramble... your poem was thought provoking...and touching... and lovely in its rhyme as well  well done poet sir. you speak to me in riddles and you speak to me in rhymes my body aches to breathe your breath your words keep me alive ~Sarah McLachlan~ [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 05-03-2001).] |
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Kevin
since 1999-11-02
Posts 729Torrington, Ct, Usa |
I agree with you whole heartedly but the door swings both ways just as often...and sometimes I think its easier for women to get away with "sneaking" god knows I cant even publicly advertise and get a response |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Michael--It seems to be that trust is a big part of a loving relationship...and some find it very difficult. Thank you for this interesting and thought provoking poem. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
there are many men fitting that description, Michael..unfortunately, some women hold those same reins.... |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
This was lovely Michael, and so very true. Take care.....Sue Suetang |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
You made your point well...doesn't matter if your significant other is a friend, lover, or spouse...if they want to play the jealousy game they are definately insecure and unsure of themselves...James |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"He holds the key to all she is and won’t unlock her life." This is a very powerful piece Michael. It's so very sad when someone is "kept down" with reins as tight as these. A very thought-provoking verse, very well written! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
This speaks volumes. . . and applies both ways. . . excellent Michael. . . ------------------------------------------------------------ To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Elizabeth Anne, Thanks for reading. I'm glad you agree. Janet, I have to agree with you that sometimes loss in a person's life will cause them to act in this way. Even so, we all know that it's wrong. Thanks Kevin, Hey, you and me both. Thanks Martie, Trust always has to be there in order for the relationship to work. Thanks, my friend Deer, Yes, some women do and that's a shame. Thank you. Sue, It's good to see you, my friend. Thanks for reading. James, Yes, insecurity is what it's really all about. A fear of losing, of not being good enough. It's really sad when you think about it. Thank, James Kit, True. Kept down is what it's truly about. Never being able to realize one's full potential because your wings have been clipped. Thanks, Kit. Sven, Yes, it does, my friend. Thank you for reading this piece. Proust- |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
An excellent write! "Friends are quiet angels who lift us to our |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
WOW... great writing.. ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Michael, I agree, although I too believe the door swings both ways. You sir have the vision and the words to bring life to this issue. write on Kethry Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Eagle One, Wynter and Kethry, Thank you all very much for reading. Yes, the door does definitely swing both ways. Michael Proust- |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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