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To Change A Man
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To Change A Man |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
She put the pastry on the shelf chocolate covered éclair And every day she looked at it staring at her, sitting there It grew hard and tinged with green but still she never touched it This was his favorite, his only pleasure it became her token of regret She told him it was bad you see she listed the things one by one she took away his beer, his chips took away what he called ‘fun’ She thought he was coming along He was changing before her eyes then one day he never came home she was then forced to realize You can’t make a man over again you can accept him or leave him be how do I know this tale is true Well, my friends, it happened to me. *** Note: This is a work of fiction |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
So true, so true, we can't change anybody else (nor should we try), we can only work on ourselves. Wise words, Sharon! |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
he or she who tries to change another is fighting an uphill battle....For it is enough to try to take care of ourselves, let alone someone else too.....BTW....I love chocolate eclairs.... |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
STANDING OVATION!!!BRAVO!!! It is not possible to change a person into the vision we think they should be. Besides it was them we fell in love with not the one we saw in our minds. A great lesson for us all in this wonderful poem. My ex tried to change me into his dead wife even to the extent that he had me wear her perfume and the same kinds and colors of clothes. It almost destroyed who I was. I too learned a lesson about how it is not healthy to let someone have so much control over me.  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
An important message, wrapped up in a wonderful story. Much enjoyed Sharon!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Geez we are all getting disclaimer crazy! It may be fiction but rings true. We can't control others and probably wouldn't want who we could. "Happy people have no history" - French Proverb |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
It may be fiction, but there's a lot of truth in it. We should not ever try to change anyone. If we do, they are no longer the person we fell in love with. Plus, they'll probably resent you for it 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 11-04-2001).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Very good! But I have to ditto what RSW just said, wouldn't want'em if we could chang'em. Leav'em alone, they might come home...or not. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Thank you all for your kind words. I put the disclaimer there so no one would feel they had to offer me their sympathy - it's more honest this way.  |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is very true! We all learn through experiences. No one should ever try to change anyone. My husband tried to change me. In some ways he did, but not to his approval, I know. |
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WRBreezin Member
since 2001-08-04
Posts 212 |
A Limerick essence to this one, Good Show! Willie B |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
my eyes aint workin this morning -- I thought it said to Charge a Man.... thought you were gonna put one on your Mastercard or something... lol... But this is a salient slice of potry here ms. goddess... |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
So true. You can't change a man or anyone else for that matter. The eclair would have been a bit too tempting. Good poetry in fiction. Deb |
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Jenn Cirrincione
since 2000-07-02
Posts 2107Fl |
Ahhh yes. If he is a butt, he will always be one. Either get over it and love him anyway. Or get rid of him, and move on  LOL- I liked this. Jenn "I want love on my own terms; after everything I've ever learned. Me, I carry too much baggage..." |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Yes with love comes the realization that they are who they are and no one is perfect so it is an acceptance of who they are not who you want them to be...when I really care for a woman I find that it is no problem for me to accomidate their desire for happiness...if they want to go to the mall I'll go to the mall...ha...James |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
This one is sad but oh so true.to change someone. no one should do.for when they change them into what they should be. It's not the person they thought they would see. Peaches |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Tis definitely one of much truth and I am sure that there are many that relate to it. One of the hardest things in life is learning to accept and you have brought this before us in a wonderful penning to ponder. I truely enjoyed the piece and it's wisdom. and oh yeah..........ROCK ON D-BACKS!!! What a perfect ending to an excellent season. Yeah, I know they aren't the Card's but hey, they are the best this year. |
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