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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA 
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Sometimes they are annoying Even overprotective They watch over their children That are in there 20's Like they are children They don't realize How much They annoy us We try to tell them But they don't listen And ignore us They act like we are still their babies When we are not When we are full grown adults And can make decisions on our own And old enough to mistakes Without being told we told you so I know parents do this out of love But why can't they just Back off a little? Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Hehe, because they are parents? |
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secretlife Member
since 2002-07-30
Posts 359Grean Earth ,,, |
Yeh your right. Why they annoy us. I always asks my self these questions. But what to do like what Midnitesun said 'becaues they are parents'.. Thanx for these words. Secretlife, (Easy come,,Easy go) |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
I think Kacy speaks to truth, Julie... Its really hard for us to let go of our kids and let them be adults... Every other species in the animal kingdom sends their babies out on their own as soon as they can fly or walk... but our human frailty seems to make us hold on to ours for as long as they will let us do so. I bet that when you become a parent, you will understand this a bit better... You just need to have a good talk with them.  ~ hugs of advice which I hope is goodLyra |
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ThunderMage Senior Member
since 2002-06-20
Posts 812Canada |
Yea... they don't realize that I've taken over the role of the hero in the story now. The torch has been passed, and I was burned once but what the heck? LOL What is life without poetry and adventure? |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssss) Julie, after that talk we had yesterday evening, I know where you are coming from and I have a bit of shared advice to share with you. An Anonymous philosopher writes, "The four-letter word for psychotherapy is "talk". Please talk to them, let them know how you feel, say you love them, respect them very much, and respect their faith and doctrines, but also you are entitled to your own life as well and that you deserve to have a little faith doted upon and let them know you are responsible and won't let them down. Otherwise, if they can't listen, then they can't help you and I suggest then you should just move to an apartment, begin your own life, and visit whenever you feel like it! (sigh) My thoughts are with you, sweet friend, I hope everything works out for you soon, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Julie, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Hon you sound just like my children. And the oldest is 28 and I'm still hovering like a 'mother hen.' The annoyance just comes with the title. And we call it love. Hugs, Marti Every now and then take a good look at something not made |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
loner - if my parents were still alive, they could annoy me all they wanted. You never know what you have till it's gone. Interesting write. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
loner...Ask yourself would it be better if they didn't love you? or would it be better if they beat you? or would it be better if they weren't here anymore? Talk to them and be patient, after all they are just saying they love you in their own special way...Paul |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
When our 24 year old son was transferred out of state, he said, "Don't worry, Mom, I've got a secretary who picks the lint off my suit and tells me if I have a clump of hair out of order." At 38, he rode his bike 2 miles to work and back in CA, and I remember saying, "Oh, please be careful in the fog." Once a Mom, always a Mom. Don't be humiliated by remarks, know they're just exuding LOVE before the brain's in gear.  |
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Magicmystery Senior Member
since 2002-02-13
Posts 821Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
{snickering silently at the back of the room}  And I bet you annoy them too. The respect you will one day get from them is only earned by putting up with this kind of parental attention. And not acting like a child when they display their concern for your selection of friends, lifestyle, diet, hygene, sleep patterns, and all the other stuff that as a young adult, you think you should have control over. I was once your age. And the very next year I became a parent. I was then placed in a position of ever growing and ever changing responsibility for another life. Your parents still feel very responsible I might summize for your welfare. My son is now 12 and I have my nose in ALL of his business, even though the sun rises and sets on him and I know he is a good, honest, well-mannered well-groomed pre-teen. I am sure I will still have things to say and advise to give him well after he has left my care and starts out on his own..... just because I have been there.... Our parents have been there, too. Cut them some slack... they've more than likely had to put up with you, too, for many a year. My mother and grandmother still think they have valuable advice to give... some I want and some I don't,... but all that I need. You would do well to think more highly than "annoying" of your parents. BTW... if you still live under their roof, they deserve a lot better than this. Sherry P.S. What have you done nice for them today? Cherish the good memories past and look forward to the adventure called Tomorrow. |
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TradingSpaces19 Member
since 2002-08-31
Posts 134Arvada, Colorado |
Dear Julie, Thank you for sharing this poem. It is great and you are speaking the truth. (big hugs). if you ever want to or need to talk you can email me at TradingSpaces19@hotmail.com Take care, Andrea |
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