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maeve Member
since 2001-08-01
Posts 139In the Outback |
Why do you have to do this? And why do you have to say these things that really hurt me? Surely it’s not just your way. When everything is quiet I turn around and you’re there. You can’t really be so bad That you like to see me scared. You have taken me back years to a time I’d rather not relive, a time when someone hurt me, a hurt I cannot forgive. The memory was fading and the hurt becoming dim, until you said and did things that reminded me of him. Like you, he used to visit even though I didn’t ask and now he is in my thoughts instead of back in the past. Maybe you don’t realise just what it is you do, I’ve put my fears on paper in the hope you’ll see it too. Sometimes I feel I’m being followed because you are always there, even when I’m on my own then suddenly you appear. And some of the jokes you make don’t give me too much credit, make me wonder what you meant and why you really said it. Please don’t say things to upset me, that aren’t funny in the end. I didn’t ask for this attention, I just wanted to be your friend. Take me back to Erin's shores, |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Maeve There was such heartfelt sorrow and emotion portrayed within your words that left me feeling sad for you. I hope the love you are looking for finds you soon. Take care....Sue Suetang |
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maeve Member
since 2001-08-01
Posts 139In the Outback |
Thanks for your comments Suetang. I appreciate them.  Maeve Take me back to Erin's shores, |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Maeve, a sad tale. Hope everything works out for you. Dee I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Maeve, Seems you are scared here. If you are afraid of being harmed, please tell a person of authority. If I've misread, I'm sorry. But your words of being followed and painful confrontations and unwanted attention...well that's like being stalked. But if this is just love play, well it should never be painful. Sorry just concerned. Sincerely, Regina |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
A very powerful piece indeed and well voiced. There are questions in life that even after we receive the answer to them we don't understand them any better than before. You penned a work that I am sure reaches many and many can relate to unfortunately; and all we can hope is that your words will offer some comfort to you as well as those in need that read it. |
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maeve Member
since 2001-08-01
Posts 139In the Outback |
Regina, thank you for your concern. I guess I was just thinking out loud. Thankfully he is on the other side of the world and can't reach me. Maeve Take me back to Erin's shores, |
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maeve Member
since 2001-08-01
Posts 139In the Outback |
Mark, I hope from this other people will see what seems innocent attention can be frightening to the one on the receiving end. Thanks Maeve Take me back to Erin's shores, |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
there are those who must understand that there are people who are scared to reach out. . . becuase of things in their pasts. . . hopefully, you've raised some awareness of that. . . well done. . . ----------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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maeve Member
since 2001-08-01
Posts 139In the Outback |
Thanks for reading Sven. Your comments are much appreciated. Maeve Take me home to Erin's shores, |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
liked it |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
Glad to read that these are just thoughts, because the fear and terror in them are quite evident.... which give all the signs of a good writer... |
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maeve Member
since 2001-08-01
Posts 139In the Outback |
Vandana, thank you Decaflame, yes these are thoughts but ones that I have lived. I am safe on the other side of the world though. Sometimes we see the bad side of the net and this is one of those occasions. Maeve Take me home to Erin's shores, |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well I for one am glad when anyone gives out this type of warning as there are not enough of them. Still be careful Maeve, being on the other side of the world is only good if he stays there! Great poem and Decaflame is right you really had be afraid for you there. To see real beauty ~ being blindfolded helps! ~* Mysteria *~ |
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maeve Member
since 2001-08-01
Posts 139In the Outback |
Thanks Mysteria, I think there are not enough warnings about this type of thing. I think it's more important for young women and kids to hear it, before something really goes wrong. Maeve Take me home to Erin's shores, |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
There is much to see within your words, take care! "Let me pierce the realm of glamour |
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maeve Member
since 2001-08-01
Posts 139In the Outback |
Thank you EagleOne. I appreciate your comments. Maeve Take me home to Erin's shores, |
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samt Member
since 2001-08-02
Posts 52Brisbane |
That was Beautiful, that really touched my heart. |
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MoonShadow Senior Member
since 2001-08-02
Posts 943Dark side of the Moon. |
I heard a plea that rang of 'co-dependency' also.. Sometimes.. sadly.. we go from one relationships to a similar one in a downward spiral, until the trend is either broken by tragedy, or confrontation of 'co-dependency'. Thanks for the wake-up call in your poem. It speaks loudly. |
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maeve Member
since 2001-08-01
Posts 139In the Outback |
samt. Thanks for reading Moon shadow, thanks for your comments. I'm glad my message was so loud and clear. Maeve Take me home to Erin's shores, |
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