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30 Second Wait
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30 Second Wait |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines 
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30 Second Wait I sit with him, Me almost old enough to be his mother, yet not anyone's. I challenge him to his thoughts, leaving behind his denials wanting him to think of a future, even though... I time his dressing, rush him through his necessities, driving him through morning traffic, for a 30 second bombardment. He puffs quickly, not able or wanting to give it up, as we walk through soft crystals newly laid before us. I wait, watching all who enter everyone familiar with each other's ordeal, smiling a knowing smile, waiting their turn. The news speaks loudly of war and no one seems to care, all are silent fighting their own. I sit quietly wondering how it feels, how I'd live my life if I was one of them... but here he comes, so young, in good health otherwise. I put on my best smile, ask him if he's ready to go home, watch him light one quickly, take two puffs while walking to the car, put it out and join me, once again, for the quiet ride home. M "Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less." |
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Krystopher Morris Member
since 2002-11-11
Posts 130Ancient land called Chivalry |
I don't know what to say...Gives me mixed feelings about exactally what it means to me. Hmm, Very wonderful! Made me think! Thanks for sharing this interesting write! Poetry is love and love is life. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
KM...I have been taking a friend for radiation treatments every morning. He had a brain tumor removed, is only 35 and is otherwise a specimen of health... Thank you for reading and leaving your words. *s M |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
i was waiting for this to get sexy, but instead i admire the sweetness to it all, |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
This really captured a mood...a very sweet mood. Thanks. Eric |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
that's sad...damn |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
I can sense the intenisty in the whole situation. I like this alot, though its quite sad. this is my favorite section. He puffs quickly, not able or wanting to give it up, as we walk through soft crystals newly laid before us. Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I sit quietly wondering how it feels, how I'd live my life if I was one of them... I can imagine you sitting there thinking all this, as I can imagine your sweet smile. He is lucky guy to have you for his friend! Hugs Maur~ |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
He's been so good to us, the least I can do is be there for him when he needs someone... While there I noticed, on the table in the waiting room, poetry(in sleeves in a photo album) by a cancer survivor. Good Uplifting reading and beautiful poetry. Thank you for the responses, as you know I write as a daily diary and this was just one part of my day. M |
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