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PLEASE........ open the door
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PLEASE........ open the door |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
I'm sorry but this old chick can't change anymore I've tried and tried to do it their way that's for sure I've raised each and every one to know their own mind To make their own way, work themself out of a bind Oh they learned well and lessons have been passed on They've made mistakes and who hasn't but had sense to go on My mistakes have been the greatest not all have been forgiven No matter what, I have to live with it, can't wish for might-have-been I keep trying to make amends, change a little more here or there By deed, ask for forgiveness, a small part of their life to share They throw me a crumb and I'm in heaven, a fool's a fool again A door almost opens, I just want a glimpse inside, but they win I'm outside, might as well be deaf, dumb, blind, but I hurt And need to let go. I still have a picture which never leaves my heart I can live with them, touch them, hold them and not change any more I can always be at the ready in case they open that door |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
I find myself wondering if this is about the changing of one's relationship with their offspring. My daughter and I struggled so with ours between the time she was 14 until she was about 27. Now, we are so close and can enjoy each other's company a lot. The relationship can come back around. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I was wondering the same thing. The old cliche works 'time does heal' and the door will open and things will be fine again. Regrets are smoothed over with an effort to change and you're doing that! Gret lines of life in this poem. |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
I refuse to change to please grown children. I did all I could to help them mature and become productive adults. Love my children but not real happy with the adults they have become. |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
VAS, it is on-going. They are in their 40's and I think it is time to stop trying. Ethome, the time has run out. Oh, I will always be there with open arms. But the hurt is still there. inot2B, I'm not happy with these adults either, but I guess they are less happy with me. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
sometimes, you do have to just let go. . . excellent words ME, from the soul. . . --------------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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bslicker
since 2000-12-04
Posts 2321state of mind |
ME Can relate, and i agree, but my door is always there for them. But I also like inot2B reply. All I know is that my kids are my blood and I will probably do what ever I need to do, but it will make it my decission not theirs. A smile a day keeps the world in smile's. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Be prepared! Live for love. Without love, you don't live. |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Mother Earth, please don't try to do things their way, won't work, just be yourself. They simply have to accept you as you are, as you have to accept them what they have become. Nothing more, nothing less. Take your space, but give them their space. You're their mother, but you don't owe them as they don't owe you. It worked quite well for us, and I hope it will work for you too. Very nice written though. Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Sven, thanks and I'll go to the grave with hope. bslicker, I always think it is my decision even through the tears. Interloper, prepared since birth-- theirs plus mine. |
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Watersign6 Senior Member
since 2001-05-25
Posts 823Hurricane,WV |
very very enjoyable an oh so well written i will be reading more of yours  |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Sorry, Titia, I missed you. It has just gotten worse-- the silence. At times I just want to see them or hear their voice. Out of 5, two are gone to me with 9 grand kids and 4 great grands. Maybe in time...... Watersign6, thank you and I am honored that you want to read more. [This message has been edited by Mother_Earth (edited 05-29-2001).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
As I read this an old favorite song verse comes to mind.... from my love Jackson Browne... Now for you and me it made not be that hard to reach our dreams But that magic feeling never seems to last And while the future's there for anyone to change Still you know it's seems It would be easier sometimes to change the past ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ if only it was that easy to change the past and undo the things we regret... but then if all of life was easy... we as humans would take it for granted. Powerful write Mother E...ya got me thinking and pondering...and thats always a good thing  I'm hanging on your every word |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
I had lost my relationship with my Mom when she left my Dad. Thankfully after a lot of hard work my sister and I both got our relationship with our mother back. Dawn |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
heartfeld write mother earth , touch my heart very deeply, as I try to deal with the same feelings. Sometimes they fall in love with a wrong person, who have so many bad influence.....it's hard to deal with. wish you strength (('warm hugs)) Charisma |
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pamela08 Junior Member
since 2001-05-27
Posts 27California,USA |
i am a daughter of a father and a stepmother and the only thing that i have wished in life was to have a decent relationship with them but it has never happened....i have only wanted encouragement from them...so i just say that i did try they just gave up on me to soon true beauty comes from within not from without |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
Oh this is sad! I have an 8 year old and a 3 year old. As close as I am to them now, I could not imagine there not being a relationship. My kids are my life! I hope you get all you have been waiting for! Actually, I believe you will! Sauni Sauni :) |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Janet Marie, can't say I've heard the song and ..... don't hit me!!..don't know who Jackson Browne is. But I will look now. Thanks for the kind words. DawnG, I am so glad you got back together. Charisma, Let's just send hugs to each other and go on from there! pamela08, you are so right. Sounds like you have the strength to carry on. Saunni, thank you and I am sure you will. |
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