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Hidden in the Core |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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This buried secret has not been entirely silent, for decades it has murmured in a voice too soft to capture; a sleeping generic trick cloaked by youth’s strong shelter. The day arrived for awareness, it visited our elders, whose tongues chose to wrap into clandestine twists - creating secrets within a secret. Time ticked, slowly brought the core to surface, as bodies gave in to hearts missing parts. Blood coursed backwards, as if to say: this secret has backfired. © 2003 Core Note: My mother and uncle recently revealed they share a genetic heart defect. Both have known for years, but neither told the other until it my son began to excel in track-and-field. The guilt was driving me mum crazy (she envisioned him dropping dead on the track). Both of my kids will be tested in a couple of weeks. A normal human heart has 3 aortic valves, with this defect, there are only 2. And no, I haven't bothered to find out if I'm affected, yet. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Corinne...Although I was glad for the explanation...your poem spoke also. I'm so glad that you know this...knowledge is power. I hope all is well with you and your boys. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
So much said. Hugs to you. TD |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
Corinne, you and your family will be in my prayers. [This message has been edited by WhiteRose (03-25-2003 09:22 PM).] |
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