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Susan Caldwell
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0 posted 2003-09-03 09:06 AM



What If's..

Sometime in January
A friend told me they saw you
With her

I thought nothing of it
Just a friend
Yet in my heart
I knew

Makes me wonder
About the two times
You asked me what
We were doing

Would it have made a difference
Had I said anything other than
“just having a good time”
I hate myself for that lie

I wonder if
I let you see how I felt
Too late
Did I have a chance in the beginning?

Somehow I think not
But I like to torture myself

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nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines
1 posted 2003-09-03 09:07 AM


why do we do that...torture ourselves?

hugss
M

Susan Caldwell
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2 posted 2003-09-03 09:14 AM


M~I think we torture ourselves as punishment for what we either did wrong or what we perceive we have done wrong.  Why? Because if it's something we did then we still have the control to make it better...torture.  



Susan

Kethry
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3 posted 2003-09-03 11:35 AM


I think we torture ourselves because it's expected of us. Again you have moved me with your write.
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind.  Unknown



Susan Caldwell
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4 posted 2003-09-03 11:38 AM


Thank you Kethry!

Susan

angelblueyes
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5 posted 2003-09-03 08:23 PM


I hunted the pages looking for the next chapter We torture ourselve as the ultimate punishment to our hearts.Ease up a little and let your light in again.I am still on each one of your wrods and will see this story through to the end.
Crystal

QjQ
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6 posted 2003-09-04 04:00 PM


another terrific chapter,,,

            


J. K. Mitchell
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7 posted 2003-09-04 05:03 PM


You are telling one the sad chapters of my life.

Amazing.

gemjop
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8 posted 2003-09-05 10:27 AM


hehe. love this one.

I too, spend my days wondering, does he ever think of me? then think, of course, he loved you, then i think is he heck.

I torture myself daily. awwwww yer gonna have me crying!

Instant karma's gonna get you.

Opeth
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The Ravines
9 posted 2003-09-06 12:43 PM


I can most definitely understand what you mean by the last two lines. Enjoyed!
passing shadows
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10 posted 2003-09-06 12:57 PM


I always feel I'm in good company with you Susan...I like to torture myself too
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