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Duncan
Member Ascendant

since 2001-08-07

Posts 5455

0 posted 2001-11-01 03:30 AM

I know
this isn’t what
you thought you’d wake up to
me, either
but this
is the hand I have been dealt
if I had walked away from the table
long ago
it may have saved us both the trouble
I’m sorry
I didn’t see it coming
my fault

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
Member Ascendant

since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

1 posted 2001-11-01 03:51 AM

Duncan: This piece touched me with sadness -I believe whatever we do in life it is an experience from which we can learn and grow.....I hope you find happiness again. Thank you for sharing this I enjoyed the read..

Roniece

Tracey
Member Elite

since 2001-08-29

Posts 2808
where insanity meets breeding

2 posted 2001-11-01 07:21 AM

Your words have really touched me today Duncan. Life has a way of throwing monkey wrenches into the plans we make. One has to look at what life has dealt and find the best way to play the hand. Walking away from the table is not always the best answer and sometimes a little trouble is worth while. Writing can often help us see situations from a clearer mind. I hope all works out for you my friend, and always know there are those who will lend an ear or shoulder when needed.

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

[This message has been edited by Tracey (edited 11-01-2001).]

walker
Member Elite

since 2001-02-11

Posts 2240
Florida

3 posted 2001-11-01 07:47 AM

Sometimes even when we walk away,whatever we're running away from follows us. We always must face our fears. And there's always someone to blame for our looses.That's life. Great poem.

rwood
Member Elite

since 2000-02-29

Posts 3793
Tennessee

4 posted 2001-11-01 07:50 AM

Dear Duncan...so sad...but in the line of cards...I must say..there is gamble in many things...and sometimes the wild cards throw you. I'm sorry...I hope you feel like a winner again. No one should have to wake up so self blaming. A really poignant write.

Sincerely,
Regina

Kit McCallum

Administrator

Member Laureate

since 2000-04-30

Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada

5 posted 2001-11-01 08:10 AM

You've expressed this perfectly Duncan ... a very powerful piece, much enjoyed!

Best wishes,
/Kit

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

6 posted 2001-11-01 11:41 AM

Well written expression of regret and sadness, Duncan. But if you always walked away from the table, you'd never even have a chance to get filled up again. And about those cards you were dealt? I think it's a mighty fine deck.

The Lady of Shallot
Senior Member

since 2001-10-03

Posts 818
USA

7 posted 2001-11-01 12:02 PM

I like this, there's a lot here. Yes, we all have to play with the cards we're dealt. Enjoyed the metaphor.

-befriend yourself and you will never be alone-

Decaflame
Senior Member

since 2001-05-11

Posts 1635

8 posted 2001-11-01 12:03 PM

Okay Duncan, fess up....the brevity of this is striking, indeed....and it is only poetry, right....?

DawnG

Senior Member

since 2000-06-23

Posts 1494
United States

9 posted 2001-11-01 12:52 PM

Duncan,

This is very sad. I hope you can see the happiness in your life again soon.

Dawn

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

10 posted 2001-11-01 01:02 PM

Extremely poignant write that I myself could have written at one time in my own life. May you find your happiness. *s*

On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free.
~Me~

(I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~Garth)

Tiersdin
Member Elite

since 2000-11-17

Posts 2364
east coast

11 posted 2001-11-01 01:10 PM

*hugs*

~Tier

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