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Local Rebel
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0 posted 2004-05-31 02:03 AM


listening to her was like
sifting through spam

every disconnected thought
came crashing through her skull
into her mouth
spilling out all over the planet
in a heap

when it seemed she was running low
she would open her yap
pour in a chug of Cab
and it would metabolize
almost immediately into yet more
unabsorbed junk speak

before she had been brooding and stoic
but now she was borderless
and stupid

this is of course
an indictment not of her but
me

if I cannot listen then
what am I?
smarmy smiles
and nods?

and I am even less
interested
in myself

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passing shadows
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1 posted 2004-05-31 02:36 AM


you know how I love when you write about people
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2 posted 2004-05-31 02:42 AM


You been poking around in my head again, picking up my exact thoughts, that I should have had the sense to write poems about????

Good on ya! Somebody ought to!

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iliana
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3 posted 2004-05-31 02:59 AM


Rebel -- you're a tender soul and contemplative.  This was a great write.  I'm kind of like the girl you describe -- some insight for you....I do that when I feel uncomfortable and want the other person to feel comfortable enough to talk -- think if I make a fool of myself, maybe they'll feel safe enough to expose a little more.....see, I told you I was like her...lol   Enjoyed your soul searching.
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4 posted 2004-05-31 05:46 AM


i can relate, but i think my yapping is getting out emotions,seeking understanding, and bearing my soul, and to let another know it's safe to let their heart speak,letting their soul search without fear. and its ok to shed a tear


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5 posted 2004-05-31 06:25 AM


*faints*
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6 posted 2004-05-31 09:46 AM


Sometimes Reb, you get right down into the marrow. Does silence on your part make the noise go away, or does the frequency/volume increase? Just curious. I've played both sides of this scene.
Michelle_loves_Mike
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7 posted 2004-05-31 10:02 AM


Oy, been there, it isn't easy not to scream for help when someone is running on,,and on,,,and on,,,,usually repeating thins, not making sense, and just plain boring you to the point that you don't even care if you are alive anymore, lol

Michelle

I wish all could find the true happiness I have found,,in the eyes of Mike

inkedgoddess
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8 posted 2004-05-31 11:18 AM


making conversation sucks;
i say skip it, head to the sack
and find out if it's real or not
over there

Martie
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9 posted 2004-05-31 01:23 PM


LR

A lot of truth in this....refreshing and unique, like you!

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10 posted 2004-06-01 02:48 PM


this is of course
an indictment not of her but
me

if I cannot listen then
what am I?
smarmy smiles
and nods?

and I am even less
interested
in myself

I considered a cutesy response... but even my motor mouth can't manage anything but applause for this one, my friend. *S*

Of course... I can always ADD that you're not totally without charm... right???? LOL

smooches!!!
Ever the Auntie *S*

Aenimal
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11 posted 2004-06-01 03:09 PM


always enjoy your portraits LR
Sunshine
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Listening to every heart
12 posted 2004-06-01 04:48 PM



NOW you know...
why I keep my mouth shut.

Super hugs, m'friend.

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