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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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Icy inhale sears aching lungs stings streaming eyes Blame these tears and gasping breath on the weatherman or on a fool who stumbles outside dressed in desperation, trying to escape her room of nothing Beyond each door passed is something, someone One house holds happiness another grief They hold each other against alone I dwell in hell of meaningless stripped of belief belonging nowhere weary of wishing And Santas ring ridiculous reminders It's a season of joy |
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DavePage Member Elite
since 2003-12-21
Posts 2917 |
I love this - excellent Dave |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Well, my suthern friend, you need some cheering up! Remember, the darkest before the dawn! I know that's trite, but it has often been my experience. One of the things that has been lifting my spirits high ~ is a change of diet! I know, 'tis NOT the season! But I have been adding more alkaline foods in my diet and lessening the higher acid-forming foods. Foods behave differently once they are in your body. i.e. a lemon is actually an alkaline-forming food! Just check it out on the net. When your body is healthier ~ you can handle practically anything that life dishes out! Sending you lots of love ~ and a big bunch of carrots! Linda |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Hello, sweet suthern lady. I understand this very well. It's very hard to have the holiday spirit when things aren't the way we would like for them to be. It sems no matter how hard we try to ignore those feelings, they're still there. Love you, sweet lady.  |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I couldn't have expressed it better~~ double hugs M |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
 'tis sad this - and the holidays for many are a time of lonliness - sending you warm hugs and egg nog happies - SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Wow....powerful words! Eric |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Holidays are, for many people, a depressing time. Thanksgiving barely resembling the humble familial gathering and Christmas far removed from the pious blessing of the meager manger. The modest exchange of gifts perverted by corporate commercialism and causing stress instead. Bring on New Years', at least it is what it is....cheers. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
And Santas ring ridiculous reminders It's a season of joy ========================= I once saw a news clip where some old man pulled the beard off a Santa bellringer ... then yelled "ba-humbug".... me thinks he'd buy you a eggnog for this one.  Powerful poetic outpouting Ruthie-girl... I think many of us feel this way at the holidays...like Richard says..all the stress makes us Scroogey  |
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*Alli4000*
since 2004-03-21
Posts 3188The World of Poetry |
Yes, very powerful. ~Alli~ *:.AIM = Alli4000.:* |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I know this feeling all too well, Laura....can't say that I've ever expressed it quite so poignantly as you do here, but I've had it more often than I like to admit. I also know that joy and love are out there, but sometimes we have to go find them because so often when we need 'em most they seem to lose the beacon and wander off in the wrong direction. Your's is there, know that...and know you'll find it. I have, and you will too. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
suthern Excellent writing if that is surcease to you. |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
"weary of wishing" hmm..me too. I like to just concentrate on what I know is real. "cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
or on a fool who stumbles outside dressed in desperation, trying to escape her room of nothing ********* Hmmm maybe a bit of rumcake without the cake to warm the chill a bit. The above verse really speaks out and is so poetically awesome. Nice write but now let's see if we can get an elf down there doing cartwheels do make you smile a bit. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
suthern, Hi there! It seems so long since I've been here! It's really good to read your poetry, but I'm hoping that elf will throw some happy sprinkles your way. I know this can be a rough time. Oh, such are the vicissitudes of life (my dad's favorite quote when he didn't know what to say to help...). Well, anyway, know that you have many caring friends here. hugs, misc'e |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
awesome is right, so powerful it strikes home with a chilling blow.......((hugs)) this is not my favorite season either...gives a whole new meaning to 'counting the days til Christmas' (is over)...sigh |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Dave: Thank you. *S* EA: I don’t suppose that lemon could be consumed in a pie, right? *S* Thank you, my friend… for always being just that. *S* garysgirl: It’s an endurance game for which I’m ill-prepared… bring on January! *S* Thank you so much! *S* nakdthoughts: One hug would have been appreciated. *S* Doubling them is a gift… I thank you! *S* Susan: It’s a rare slug of eggnog I truly enjoy… so can I take the hug and skip the drink? *S* Thank you! Ericc: Thank you so very much! *S* RSWells: How sadly true. *S* Thank you very much! *S* JM: That ole guy and I just might be related. LOL Thank you very much! *S* Alli: Thank you so much! *S* Ratleader: The flicker of a small candle isn’t much of a beacon… and no competition whatsoever when they’re hellbent towards a lighthouse. *S* Thank you so much, my friend. *S* Seymour: You are dear… I thank you so! *S* Susan: Four walls can be all too real. *S* Thank you so much! Mark: But that cakeless rum didn’t work? *S* /pip/Forum42/HTML/001160.html Thank you very much! *S* miscellanea: You are such a welcome sight! *S* And I like your Dad’s saying… thank you very much! *S* jellybeans: We’ll count together… okay? *S* Thank you so very much, my friend. *S* |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
ridiculous reminders, yes excellent write suthern lady |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Drink ten Fosters, icicle cold, and call me in the morning....and you must be politically correct these days yanno?.... Have A Merry non denomiational holiday....great write gal.... |
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pandonov Member
since 2003-10-03
Posts 478b/w conscience and insolence |
nice one |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
PS: Thank you! *S* Toerag: You ARE buying... right? LOL Thank you, my friend... I do so hope your holiday is merry... and your new year bright! *S* pandonov: Thank you! *S* |
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