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When I Was The Life Of The Party
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When I Was The Life Of The Party |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA 
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 Photo From Eagles Signatures There was a time in my life when I hid my feelings down deep inside my being I was always smiling the life of the party of which there were many I thought I was having fun and a good time at all these gatherings and parties The only trouble was that I was broken and crying with tears inside Inside where no-one could see hidden from my friends who thought that I was always happy with laughter Afterwarads I would go home at night I would cry and be absolutely miserable with lonely All this time when I was partying and smiling, dancing, laughing but dying inside They didn't even know Because I was the life of the party...... [This message has been edited by garysgirl (08-30-2003 11:38 AM).] |
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timothysangel1973
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725Never close enough |
Oh Ethel, this was beautiful! I wonder how many of us die silently, all the while wearing a smile that could shatter like glass at any moment. This was a wonderful write, and a powerful message. )))hugs((( Tima |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
fabulously felt,, |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
Have you been looking at me in your crystal ball again, ethyl??? This is a fabulous write. We are all equal but we’re individually different |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Ethel . . this is one amazing write Lady I am watching you punch through such ordeals and you know? This is me too . . . Brilliant Ethel xxoo |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Ethel...Enjoyed. This reminded me of a song by Bobby Goldsborro " See The Funny Little Clown" He's laughing on the outside but crying on the inside. Thanks for sharing...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Awesome, Ethel! I have known several people that could relate to this. The outside can often become a mask hiding what the inside truly feels...all is not always what it seems. You did this very well, miss  |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Thank you, Tima. It is sad when we don't think we can just be ourselves. . . Glenn, thank you. . . Ringo, I'm glad that you like it, but sorry that you can relate. It's good when we can just be ouselves. . . Sue, I know that you understand. I'm so thankful that I don't feel like I have to pretend anymore, and that Gary loves me no matter how I feel. So, I can always share my true feelings with him. . . Thank ya'll for reading and for your sweet replies.  Hugs to you all  Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Paul, I'm glad that you enjoyed the poem. . . Michael, thank you. Yes, I know that so many can relate. It's so sad when we don't feel we can just be ouselves and still be loved. . . I thank both of you and appreciate ya'll. Hugs to you both Ethel |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Ethel, I understand this feeling ever so well, dearest friend, I believe we all need to get out there and have fun, though I am not much of the party type because they all seem the same, I instead love to take adventures, go to arcades, poetry readings, plays, and amphitheatres, the movies, so many things! (kiss on cheek) This is very heartfelt, sweet friend, know now you have many friends who love you like me, 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 I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...and sometimes those that are unhappy or grieving don't even want to go to a party...James |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
Hats off to you for being so strong. Wow. How do you do that? That's strength if I've ever seen it. As James Micheal said some things are hard to get past to be able to go to a party  I admire your strength.SharaRose @-->-- Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer! |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
I always wonder when I see someone at a gathering who seems to be the life of the party. I wonder if they are really that happy, or do they ache inside like the rest of us? After playing music for many years, I learned how to be an actress, stand onstage and give people what they wanted to see. My job was to be the life of that party. Your poem made me realize how much happier I am today, not having to pretend I am happy, but actually being happy!! Thank you for this one, dear friend...~S~ Accept these small gifts from my gypsy heart ~~S~~ |
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Cerenity'sLine Junior Member
since 2003-08-26
Posts 21 |
Hi garysgirl, Me! all my life! no poem hit home harder than this but im glad so glad because its true and there are so many people out there that feel the same way, thank you. Love, Cerenity |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Well, you are not lonely anymore! --and I know why! Give me a "G"! Give me an "A"! Give me an "R"! Give me a "Y"!--What have you got?--GARY!!!---I wasn't a cheerleader for nothing! lol  Linda |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
This one is good, Ethel. I can feel your loneliness in this poem. “We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
We do wear our masks so very well, don't we... never knowing how heavy a burden they are until we allow someone to see and accept the real person underneath. *S* Excellent work! |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
guess that's what my problem is right now... Failure isn't failure if a lesson from it is learned ~ KS |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A timeless piece... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Fantastic write Ethel! *Just back in from vacation...missed ya!* ~Hugs~ ~ Summer can't be over... |
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