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Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

0 posted 2002-07-01 11:53 PM

Encourage Me
By Larry Chadwick
Written for a friend from a woman’s perspective.

I knew exactly what he wanted,
He made it very clear.
It wasn’t his power of persuasion,
For which I conceded to my dear.

It’s just that he persisted,
In compelling me to compromise.
I went against my better judgement,
And knew it wasn’t very wise.

I always dreamed it would be love,
And not some negotiated transaction.
But he would take it anyway he could,
As long as there was satisfaction.

I gave it up to silence him,
It wasn’t even all that good.
Regrets are all that’s left,
I’d stop it if I could.

If someone would encourage me,
Perhaps I’d have the will.
I want to do what’s right,
And have the desire still.

July 1, 2002

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Bridget Shenachie
Senior Member

since 2002-01-23

Posts 1056
Kansas USA

1 posted 2002-07-02 12:05 PM

It's really not that difficult
To simply say, "No!"
It's really not a gross insult.
I don't wanna go.

From another woman's perspective...

Shenachie

SmartChick
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

2 posted 2002-07-02 12:11 PM

Larry, You have wrote about something here that I could say a whole lot about. But, it is probably better that I don't. And, you did this very well. Thank you for being the kind of guy you are. Oh by the way! Can I adopt you as my big brother? LOL!

tracie66
Member Elite

since 2000-01-18

Posts 4713
Australia

3 posted 2002-07-02 04:29 AM

Hi Larry
I'm glad I was eventually able to say "see ya later mate" before it was too late. Thank god those days are over for me....this brought back memories Larry which I'd rather forget but so glad I read as it did make me think how lucky I am to have been strong, especially at a young and tender age.

~HUGS~
Tracie

Love is the life of the soul...
It is the harmony of the universe

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

4 posted 2002-07-02 06:37 AM

There are times when it seems they have a hard time understanding no even after its been said a few times, but No always means No. As for the regrets side of it, we learn by our mistakes, and we continue living. Well done hon.

Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal.

{on the wings of words are spirits fly...and our souls are free~me}

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

5 posted 2002-07-02 09:00 PM

Shenachie,
Maybe for a woman but our adolescence aren't that skilled at it. Thanks.

Sue,
Your welcome and certainly. Tough subject I know but important. Thanks.

Tracie,
That's true for many of us who will never admit it. Thanks so much.

Donna,
That's how it should be anyway. Thanks a bunch.

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