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Your Unbent Spirit
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Your Unbent Spirit |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
I've watched your unbent spirit. So seemingly a tall strong oak, you, who call yourself friend, and barely, willow wave in the breeze of life. I marvel, at your coldness, eyebrow raising, and your upturned nose, at other's defects and sorrows, which bring them low. I'll have to fight ~hard~ this inner urge, biting my teeth shut, to keep from shouting, "Good!" when you are bitterly defeated, and ~you finally know~. Then, wonder the lack of my own bleeding heart and sympathy, you never showed, and marvel, once more, as justice prevails! You, who call yourself friend. . . . . . . ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. "Desiderata" [This message has been edited by regards2you (01-07-2003 04:52 AM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
way to go! get 'em where it hurts! I don't think you have lack of bleeding heart and sympathy, quite the contrary, Pat. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
regards2you, very powerful write. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) Yes, I too think of you on the contrary, sometimes you have to be cold when there are lies and prejudice and dishonesty and unfairness around, it's all for the better! (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Patricia, 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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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Dixie, The ~only~ time I have lack of a bleeding heart and sympathy are when people such as described in this poem are finally brought down, after they caused heartache to others. All I do is stay out of the way and whisper a quiet: "Thank you, God for taking care of this problem" of course I should have a little mercy but it is difficult and I am not perfect yet! I dislike judgemental, narrow minded people who seem to enjoy others pain... Thanks for the reply. Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. "Desiderata" [This message has been edited by regards2you (01-07-2003 05:21 AM).] |
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Rainbowdust Member
since 2002-12-05
Posts 320Sydney, Australia |
"Better bend than break" but probably not in this case huh? Thanks for sharing this one Pat, I really enjoyed the way you expressed your feelings. The soul would have no rainbows, had the eyes no tears. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Rainbowdust, Thanks for the response, but no, I personally don't think it is better to bend and not break. But, I am not God and try not to make judgements regarding other's growth... BUT.. when in the name of ~friendship~, someone rubs your nose into life, because they chose to live vicareously instead of feel their own pain...well, I find that kind of coward intolerable when it hurts someone else who is open and trusting...when I do feel this strongly about an issue I have to look to see how am I like this? What is my defect? Intolerance, for one...striving for perfection(from others?) which I've tried to get rid of, in self and expectation of others... this situation is happening to someone I care deeply about...and can relate to personally. We've mulled over why people do what they do....the poem a result of that conversation... And, my friend got hurt badly when she needed support and as much as got slapped in the face by her friend.... Not only hurt by situation she was facing and trying to deal with, but deeply disappointed and really hurt worse by friend she counted on..whom she had supported in the past... thanks for reply, hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Pat, your undying friendship and support of your friend is very commendable. You are a lot like I am, in that you had rather be hurt or disappointed in someone, yourself, rather than to see someone you care about hurt. I have always rather be hurt than to see others hurt. I've been disappointed so many times in my life that I bounce back pretty good. But, there are some friends and loved ones of mine who have been devastated by the words and actions of people they trusted with their confidence. You can expect these actions from people who don't claim to care about you, or don't claim to be your friend, but to be hurt and disappointed in the actions of someone who claims to be your friend and to care about you, is very, very painful. I understand totally where you're coming from, Pat. Thanks for writing this. Maybe it will wake up some uncaring, insensitive, person who has treated some-one in this way. "Love makes the world go around" |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Ethel, No, I think only God can do that. First, it takes a kind of rigorous honesty few are willing to use, until they have to....Myself, included.... to take a good hard look at ourselves and our fears... It isn't that I'd rather feel someone else's pain, (not that nice) smiling, but, I do feel it....in this case it was so unfair... You are so right, how much more it hurts when done by a friend who takes and takes and doesn't know how to give back, that which they take for granted. enough from me....Glad you related.... Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Ouch, that had to hurt! Sometimes we learn the hard way about what true friendship is all about. Nice work, Pat.  The stars will shine when I am gone, |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
it is so true, "there but for the grace of god go I" not that im a big believer, in him, but i think this saying packs a punch for my philosphy and mostly nonjudgment of people |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Powerful words! I liked the form too Charisma |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Powerful indeed... it's in my best interest to bite down hard. You've expressed so well the feelings I keep to myself and fight so hard to ignore. I guess someone had to say it!!! *Bravo* Ms. Pat~ |
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enchantingvamp Member
since 2002-12-21
Posts 214Indiana, & NO there is NOT more than corn in Indiana, oughta go back to texas! |
oh my, talked about nailed it, what a powerful write. there are times when i wish i were able to take things like that in stride and let the Lord deal with it, but i alway end up opening my mouth and saying things i'll regret later. love this piece, i'll be sure to addd it to my reading list. |
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PoetryIsLife
since 2001-10-27
Posts 1763...in my boxers... |
Can I just offer a 'Much enjoyed write; very powerful, and emotional.'? Because that's all I have at the moment. Hope that was sufficient. ~Titus "A life unexamined is not worth living." |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Love this Pat I know this line you straddle, wanting for these people to get there just deserts but at the same time not wanting to judge or will it upon them. If there is justice in the world then they will get what they deserve and it's too hard sometimes not to want to smile and say it's about time. |
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dhicks03 Member
since 2002-12-26
Posts 267Missouri,USA |
Pat, A very good write, and some good comments being shared here. I could go into more detail, but won't other than to say, God will have the final say and judgement, all we can do is pray that He softens anothers heart. Thank you for this write! Dennis |
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