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I Wonder Why Only The Good Can't Stay
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I Wonder Why Only The Good Can't Stay |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA 
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 From Webshots ~**~ Dwelling in our minds is a place where memories stay They are put into our memory banks accumulated from day to day Some of these memories stored there are very bad Hurtful heartaches painful ones we wish we had never had Yet there are some of our memories we have stored in our heads that are so happy and joyful of our lifes road we have led The problem with our memories that I seem to find Is that whenever the good ones come sometimes the bad also comes to mind Especially if they are about our past love Who instead of being peaceful sometimes would push and shove But even if his abuse was not always physical to find His hateful words and actions were abuse of the mental kind This is the kind of memories I had rather not think about I wish I could keep the good memories there and just throw the bad ones OUT ~**~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Yes dear Ethel you CAN throw them out .... for you have so many beautiful NOW-MOMENTS that the space the bad memories fill in, is just destined to get smaller and smaller until they will disappear. Beautifully said! Much love, Margherita  |
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bslicker
since 2000-12-04
Posts 2321state of mind |
I agree, and yes most do dwell on the bad things that have happen, and put all the goods times and things out of mind. Heck it has happen to me and i am sure it happens a lot out there. good write ethel. A smile a day keeps the world in smile's. Bernie Slicker [This message has been edited by bslicker (06-01-2003 10:09 AM).] |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
Great picrure if the lady of Shallot. paladin |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Yes it is always better to keep the good memories and not the bad. I loved this poem. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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apoetdreams Member
since 2003-06-01
Posts 52NJ, USA |
Wonderful images. You don't need to throw them out..use them to grow and find inner strenght. Seems liek you have done this. Yes this poem did touch my heart. I can relate to the central theme. Make your words as sweet as honey, someday you may have to eat them. |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Ethel, First, your words are very thought provoking here. I will quote this stanza because it struck a cord in me: But even if his abuse was not always physical to find His hateful words and actions were abuse of the mental kind The mental kind of abuse, my friend, I believe is the worse kind. It manifests in the ugliest of ways, ways we can't understand or recognize as abuse until it has depleted our self-esteem. I know. The physical abuse, yes, I know this too! And no doubt about it, it is horrible. But the mental abuse...well, I am healing now. Unfortunately, it is never forgotten. Now you have Gary...a beautiful relationship, right? Is it not more special and beautiful because of those bad memories? No doubt, based on your poems, you have something absolutely terrific, but is it not more terrific, more special because of the pain who have endured? It is that adage: You can't know pleasure without pain. Of course, I do not know all of the pain you have endured in the past (I am not sure of all you have endured, but I am sort of basing your situation on what I went through in my own marriage). But I do believe, Ethel, your beautiful poetry is such an inspiration to individuals like me because you have been to the other extreme. You see every beautiful loving thing in your Gary, and your heart sings, wishing to share your story. Thank God! I really enjoy your sweet and beautiful writings. I hope all of this made sense to you. Love, Patricia |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Margherita, thank you so much. And, oh yes, I'm thankful for the "NOW-MOMENTS". Yes, slowly but surely the bad memories are disappearing.  . . Bernie, Hello! It's good to see you here. Thanks for your reply. . . Paladin, thank you, friend, for reading and for replying. . . I really do appreciate you all.  hugs, Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Julie, thanks for reading my poem. I'm really glad that you liked it. . . apoetdreams, thank you. I'm really glad that the poem touched your heart. . . I appreciate both of you. Thanks again Hugs Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Patricia, you're right....mental abuse stays longer than the physical scars.....most of the time, anyway. Oh yes, Gary and I do have a beautiful relationship. We are both so very thankful for each other. And, I do think it may be more special to us because of our past hurts and pains. Those things make us realize what we really do have together. I also believe that God lets us go through things sometimes so that we can help others and to have more compassion for others. Oh, you are right...I do love to share the wonderful love story of Gary and me. Thank you very much for your sweet words....and it made PERFECT sense to me. Thank you!!Hugs Ethel |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssssss) Oh Ethel, I too wish I could keep all my bad memories away, dearest friend, I'm sad a lot because I never got to live one happy day as a boy with the nightmares and seizures and abuse, but even while that makes me cry, I believe God made me feel pain only so He could make me stronger and become a better loving person, for I would have been selfish just like many other people if I hadn't experienced it! (sad sigh) But I dream still of loving a girl and being able to hold onto her forever unselfishly and be faithful to her my whole life, God Bless You, I know you and Gary are meant for each other because of you always happily telling us aboutn him and how he too must be so loving and compassionate, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ethel, 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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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Ethel, make wonderful memories with Gary...they will displace the bad ones from the past.. believe in what your heart feels... |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Noah, if you'll notice, the people who have been through the most hurt and pain are ususally more compassionate for others. Like I told Patricia, I believe that God does let people go through things, sometimes, so that they will know how others feel and will be more compassionate and helpful to them. I'm so sorry that you had problems when you were growing up. If you hadn't you might not have been able to work with the children and be such an influence on them. Hugs to you, friend Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Thank you so much, Scorpio. The bad memories seem to be disappearing more and more. Thank you for reading and replying. I appreciate it. "To be in love with love is truly to love".....by Paladin |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
Memories of all kinds are good for reminding us of lessons learnt even the bad ones. Very nice write. P.s I have that exact painting on my bedroom wall above my bed, the lady of shallot a very sad story Julie "Dont cry because its over, smile because it happened. " [This message has been edited by whiskey (06-01-2003 09:51 PM).] |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Ethel Your words were so very moving and it saddens me to think that someone has hurt you. I hope your writing brings you solace and I know that there are many people here who think so very highly of you. The picture was absolutely stunning. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Ethel: missed you . . . toss those memories out - right this very minute! (yeah right - I know easier said than done . . .) But yes - this write so mimics the crazy thoughts that invade my brain daily (its getting crowded in there too) amazing write and aching at that (I swear to you - I almost bought that EXACT print up there yesterday - freaked me out when I clicked on and you know why I didnt? I love the entire print but she looks so so sad . . . ) Little One xxoo |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Julie, thank you for your reply. That is so true. You are the second one that's said what the name of that painting is. I found it at Webshots. What's the story behind it? I thought that she looked really sad. Thanks. Hugs Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Sue, thank you for saying that. I really do appreciate it. I think really highly of all of you, too. I love your poetry and your replies. Thanks. Hugs Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Hello Little One  I missed you, too!! I'm glad you're back! I missed your poems and your replies, too. I always know that you'll click on my poems and leave a reply for me. Yeah, the old head gets kinda filled up sometimes, doesn't it? I'm really looking forward to all these good memories we're making to push all the bad out. And the picture...you're the third one that's mentioned knowing about it. Isn't that a coincident? Like I said, it was at Webshots, and I used it because she looks so very sad to me, too. Hugs to you, Little One, Ethel |
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