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Learning To Speak |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space 
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You learn to speak in weapons in this house you learn to say You should have kept your legs closed when she says I wish you were never born the millionth time And if that doesn't silence the room throwing the love seat half way across it in a rage just might You never worry what the neighbours might think they're too busy screaming at eachother And that was life in our neighbourhood |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
life!!! Poetry is a vision that portrays ones impressions.QjQ |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
. . . geez . . . mine too cept I couldnt toss a couch so I opened my mouth . . . God this hits close to home bitter bitter bitter . . . and for that child comment (the born one) (I got that one too) amazing me with your words you always do xxoo [This message has been edited by littlewing (06-07-2003 11:14 PM).] |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Raph, it sure is good to see you back. Hope all is well. Oh, and this is a really strong poem. It touched my heart. Hugs  Ethel |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
This is heartfelt and strong. So many families are like this nowadays. Enjoyed the read. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Thanks all just reliving some crap i went through a long time ago..i'm alright. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
good one  |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
want me to adopt you? |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
...such a sheltered childhood I had... when I learned of these experiences in other homes in our neighborhood I learned early... why I was so fortunate. Welcome home, Raph. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Aenimal Scrap the crap, enjoyed the write. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
defintely alot of crap. I wish so many I read about on here would have had a "nice" childhood", not exceptional, but one with parents who cared and worked at keeping the family together and at least content. I was very lucky. hugs M |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I understood this scene, and it's a 'F' rated movie that needs to hit the cutting room floor. And now, drumroll please...it's time to move forward, to the next scene, with Raphael the artist and screenwriter, as he explores the world with a compassionate tender heart, a vision of reality that includes the beauty of love and friendship that somehow digs itself from the rubbish pile of life.... ? where did all this chatter come from?   |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Thanks all, but it wasn't all bad and we've since made our peace. Under alot of pressures in those days and we all cracked living where we were |
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gemjop Member Elite
since 2002-11-18
Posts 2587Pencilveinia, USA |
Raph, you bare your soul, your life, and you do it in such a way that i think we feel like were living it with u as we read it. which is scary, but i wouldnt change it 4 the world. you're someone who can be painfully honest, and i know you'll say wah wah wah, i'm nothing special but,in writing, we dress up our words, and worry about how they appear, but in yours there is a rawness about them and i admire that so much. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Thanks gem that's about the nicest compliment ever |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
So much goes on behind closed doors... and lingers in closed hearts. This hits hard... does so excellently. *S* |
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Kahlil Senior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881 |
vell, vell, vell...in my Scandi"hood" ve lived in silence. Mama may have thrown the loveseat across the room, but she didn't grunt or gasp, because emotion would have been revealed. Everyone ignored the crash of the dining room light fixture and the shattering of the window it sailed through. People next door did the same. It was a quiet neighborhood. Lots of furniture in the yards..... |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
thanks suthern appreciate the reply Kahlil your words or a song? either way i thanks for reading and writing |
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Kahlil Senior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881 |
Aenimal: my words, which are especially about my mother's silence, no matter what the storm. She never threw the loveseat, but her unspoken anger spit fire all around us, most of the time. Damn Finns, anyway. But that was her style, it's what she knew. Now she's a darling little spitfire who rarely hides her opinions. :-) |
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Kahlil Senior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881 |
...interesting that you were thinking "song", heh heh |
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brian sites Senior Member
since 2002-06-25
Posts 1475usa |
owthorny bramblesow Raph I've seen the flight too and you wrote it as it should be mmm |
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