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Albert J. Allie
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0 posted 2003-03-22 11:15 PM


Mother wakes from another weekend binge.

Father...God knows who or where.

She takes a pill to fade away the headache
And showers for forty five minutes.

Where is the good morning?

Where did the hugs go?

Mother does not love anyone. She loves the highness.

Mother dresses. Mother takes the money I saved.
I try to hide it, but she always finds it.

I fend for myself. I cook. I clean. I talk to me.

Alone.

As alone as anyone can be.

Mother leaves again, leaving behind tears of pain.

Mommy...please don't go. Mommy stay.

The words fall on deaf ears. Mother goes away.

Alone.

Alone as anyone can be.

The room is empty.
The sound of the television ungratifying.

The sound of children in the yard, playing with their father.

The little voice cries into the air. No one hears.

Alone.

All Alone

© Copyright 2003 Albert J. Allie - All Rights Reserved
Denea Furr
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1 posted 2003-03-23 12:10 PM


that makes me want to cry. very touching.

"What a tangled web we weave, when we practice to decieve."

WhiteRose
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2 posted 2003-03-23 12:14 PM


This is a very sad write.
Amara
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3 posted 2003-03-23 12:21 PM


*sniffles* I hate being alone...the worst feeling ever. Heartbreaking poem, but wonderful.

Every heart has hidden treasures...a secret wish, a silent dream, and a cherished love. [Unknown]

Albert J. Allie
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4 posted 2003-03-23 12:44 PM


Thank you for reading this everyone!


Margherita
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5 posted 2003-03-23 06:54 AM


Ah, for how many children this is the bitter bread everyday. You grasped the pain.
Sad, but so well written!
Love, Margherita

Albert J. Allie
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6 posted 2003-03-23 08:12 AM


Thank you Margherita. It's eay to grab hold of things we know well. Like love....Pain.
Earth Angel
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7 posted 2003-03-23 09:13 AM


Very emotional read---and written with so much conviction and truth. This was exceptionally well done!...

Warm hugs,
EA

Albert J. Allie
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8 posted 2003-03-23 11:23 AM


Thanks Angel!

I am glad you liked it.

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9 posted 2003-03-23 01:03 PM


Albert, you are very right about one of your replies, in which you said, "It's easy to grab hold of things we know well. Like love....pain."  

Thank you for writing your heart and feelings. You are an excellent writer.

Hugs,
Ethel  

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10 posted 2003-03-23 01:12 PM


Albert...Painful to read, and yes, it touched my heart.
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11 posted 2003-03-23 01:13 PM


I've seen this scene so many times.
Yours was a bit different though, as there appears to have been a father nearby.
A poignant write, Albert.
Hopefully, you are not feeling alone today.

Albert J. Allie
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12 posted 2003-03-23 02:01 PM


Ethel - Thank you and You are welcome!!

Martie - I am glad i could touch your heart.

Midnite - There was no father nearby. Just the other child who played in the yards father. That was why It was so lonely and sad. Thank you for reading.

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