The Dance Of Nerves - pipTalk Forums

How to Join	Member's Area	Private Library	Search	Sanctuary		Login
Main Forums	Discussion	Tech Talk	Mature Content	Archives	A home without a wall, Our haven without ends, A circle we all call Our Family of Friends!

WhiteRose
Member Elite

since 2002-07-23

Posts 3208
somebody's dungeon

0 posted 2003-03-29 08:11 PM

I am no longer trapped within
wringing my hands,
        one over the other
in a nervous dance of fingers
            and palm.

I've reached a place of calm,
as the past recedes,
along with deeds,
into the back of thoughts at last.

No longer is it necessary,
the chewing of nails
as words assail,
protection,  preservation of self,
I've peace within myself.

The dance of nerves is finished,
no longer in need of forgiveness.
From you it wasn't enough
since you couldn't forgive in love,

Instead you demanded your pound,
flesh ripped from me like a shroud,
then waved in your victory,
yet you've won nothing,
           don't you see...

For the dance is finally done,
and neither of us has won.

WhiteRose 03/29/03

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

1 posted 2003-03-29 08:44 PM

So sadly this is the way things seem to be at times. Big hugs...wonderful. ThisDiamond

Mr»ÄlleÿÇät
Member

since 2001-06-02

Posts 190

2 posted 2003-03-29 10:28 PM

A sad piece indeed Rose hun
Hugs
M@C

Dark Angel
Member Patricius

since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

3 posted 2003-03-31 05:41 AM

A sad write indeed.. but so beautifully penned Ms Rose.

littlewing
Member Rara Avis

since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

4 posted 2003-03-31 06:36 AM

Anne - this is an amazing write here Rosey - so so very true indeed and this:

I've peace within myself.

if you have this - then you are one strong lady - excellent write xxoo

KristieSue

Senior Member

since 2003-01-31

Posts 1460
PA, US

5 posted 2003-03-31 09:54 AM

I think you are wrong about both of you losing....

if you have become that strong, you won :-)

Great job!

Failure isn't failure if a lesson from it is learned ~ KS

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

6 posted 2003-03-31 10:01 AM

Anne, I agree with Kristie Sue.
Friend, if you're that strong, you
are a big winner.
I wish I could just forget about
some things that happened in the
past so that I could just get on
with my life with my Love. I just
hope that he keeps being as patient,
loving, and understanding as he is
now. I do beleve he will, though,
because we've been together for over
five years now.

Well, I didn't mean to say all that.
This just made me think of my own
situation. Maybe I could settle things
of my past more if my late husband
was still around. There are some
things I've learned since he died that
I would certainly like to confront him
about. Well, I guess I'll hush.

Hugs,
Ethel

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

7 posted 2003-04-01 10:41 AM

So much strength in the first verses... so much sadness in the latter... so much excellence in the whole of the write. *S*

Eromyna
Member

since 2002-11-29

Posts 306
Pheonix, AZ, USA

8 posted 2003-04-01 11:00 AM

As always, with your work, I really like this one.

"I don't need to scream for you to deem me aggravation."

	⇧ top of page ⇧
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.