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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Had we run, Would we've the ability to stop numb? Can its threshold Be entered? Can person unknown Stop another’s pain? Prevent future falls, world withdrawals… Thoughts Of suicide? Upon the bridge We saw her. We wondered Her destination, her goals, Photographic or artistic, or Missile, gone ballistic… |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
miscellanea Colorfull description, enjoyed the read. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Sy, Appreciated your comments. I'm a little moody presently. Just got a call from my husband. She jumped. I can't believe it. She looked so normal in passing. I called 911 to tell them someone was walking on the interstate bridge, and that it seemed very odd to me...that my call was probably nothing...but I thought it strange. Unfortunately, no one could reach her in time. So sad. miscellanea |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Can person unknown Stop another’s pain? Prevent future falls, world withdrawals… Thoughts Of suicide? painfully no, not unless the person wishes to change themselves...no one can take away the pain of another, or be a knight in shining armor...it's a label much to high for someone to live up to...and to expect that, only leads to a feeling of unwarrented failure. To depend on someone else for life, is to give up one's self...co-dependency is not healthy...and smothering for both parties involved. A heartwrenching write...done very well |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Thanks, Lee, for your words. I'll share them with my husband as well. He's hurting because he didn't park the car on the side of the road to check out the situation... He couldn't have gotten there soon enough or done anything, but it's just the thought... miscellanea |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
 I've gotten many calls at 4 AM from frantic, desperate friends... even made a couple of those calls myself. In that place, though, it was never a stranger who could help...This is an aching write. Wish it never had to be written... but you wrote of it well.  Always, Alyssa He was a man of sorrows |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Alyssa, Thanks for being you! You are wonderful; I understand why they called you... miscellanea |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
This obviously makes me shiver .... because you have created the scenery so very impressively. Sometimes we seem unable to prevent people from committing the extreme gesture ... May your husband find comfort in the awareness that this soul is now assisted and admitted to the realms of love and understanding. We are here to learn. Love and hugs. Margherita |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Margherita, You are so wise...I'll be sure to have him read this. Thank you, Dear Lady. miscellanea |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
misccy....loved the write....well done gal.. |
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DavePage Member Elite
since 2003-12-21
Posts 2917 |
Why the whatever, do I find words to write to Dave Why run when the world advances Rubble strewn with acheivement To enighlightment To promise worlds You thought on Strained fingers could Be entered? |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Toe, Dave...Thanks... I appreciate misccy |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
This is sad, and I'm sorry you hurt. Don't forget you tried and there's only so much a stranger can do. You did good with your caring heart Misc. Well I see you doing, What I try to do for me, With the words from a poet, And a voice from a choir, And a melody, nothing else matters. ~Stevie Nicks |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
a tender compassionate write extending long distance heart hugs, as I feel this one remembering, from my own past the boy who jumped (archives/no need to reply if you should decide to read) /pip/Forum46/HTML/001081.html *peaceful thoughts to you* |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Dark Angel, My husband and I appreciate your comments. He's starting to understand why I like this place so well. Everyone is wonderful, full of compassion. Thanks so much for taking the time to respond. misc |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
midnitesun, Thank you for your thoughtfulness of suggesting a related poem. I opened it, finding it helped answer a lot of questions we both are having, but I'm sure we'll find ourselves asking them again and again. I appreciate you taking the time... Thanks again, miscellanea/Cathy [This message has been edited by miscellanea (09-30-2004 08:10 AM).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
What a painful, powerful write. Helpless is such a draining feeling, isn't it? And yet... so often we are just that. Well written, my friend. |
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