Susan
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walking the surreal
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2004-12-27
06:07 PM
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I am not She
the She you wanted me to be
I wanted to see Her reflection
in my mirror
but when I look upon myself
it is not She that I see
but merely me
and in that --
let me be content
s.a.t.
Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind.
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DavePage
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2004-12-27
06:27 PM
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It doesn't alter anyone's desires because we all fight not to be anyone and always we dream to be ourselves.
Ignoring, I trust, the male slant to these words.
"If you can dream and not make dreams your master, if you can think and not make thoughts your aim, if you can meet with triumph and disaster, and treat those two imposters, just the same" - If - Rudyard Kipling.
The key is to not speak a name at some moment, when it is inappropriate.
Brilliant lovely words and it made me think before commenting.
Dave
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nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines
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2004-12-27
07:02 PM
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I understand this ... hugs M
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Snow
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desert flower looking for rain
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2004-12-27
07:32 PM
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oh susan.... *sigh* i'm sure too many will relate to this very thought provoking piece.
heartfelt.
S~"yet each man kills the thing he loves by each let this be heard, some do it with a bitter look, some with a flattering word" oscar wilde
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Susan
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2004-12-27
10:15 PM
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Thank you friends - I have wandered paths in search of what I now know I must find here within -
I appreciate your reads, and your replies - they are a gift most dear to me-
SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind.
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ice
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2004-12-28
04:31 AM
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The definition of yourself is you...It sounds as if you have been trying to be everything to all people and forgot about the you..
This is what this confessional says to me, and that things are going to change pretty quick...
__________ice/ford ><>
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Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
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Eternity
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2004-12-28
05:24 AM
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Great reflections.
It feels so comfortable to be ourselves.
Love and hugs. Margherita
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Dark Stranger
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2004-12-28
08:02 AM
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ms susan..kewl write..you'd do fine (grin)[This message has been edited by Dark Stranger (12-28-2004 09:56 AM).]
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Susan Caldwell
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2004-12-28
08:13 AM
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change the "she" to "he" and there is my story....
*shrug*
well done Susan."cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" ~Sarah McLachlan~
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inkedgoddess
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2004-12-28
08:51 AM
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am i she? is she me? sometimes, yes we just refelctions for a glimspe inside eachother's mirrors
made me think
so much within one me
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Sunshine
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2004-12-28
08:55 AM
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Brava!
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Magnus
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2004-12-28
07:41 PM
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Often, the "she" is his mother. Or some past flame that tickles his fancy... And one can never be other than just who they are..and if that is acceptable...it is grand, and if not....so be it... Personally, I think you are quite acceptable as who you are...
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JamesMichael
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2004-12-28
07:43 PM
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Enjoyed...James
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Susan
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2004-12-28
09:23 PM
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You are all most kind, my friends - I appreciate your replies -
Barry - you're a sweetie - thanks
Hugs all - Susan Every action generates a force that returns to us in like kind . . . when we choose actions that bring happiness and success to others, the fruit of o
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wranx
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2004-12-28
10:52 PM
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I read this a bit earlier. You said it well, indeed!
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SEA
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with you
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2004-12-29
12:21 PM
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I can't begin to tell you how much I relate to this
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suthern
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since 1999-07-29
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2004-12-29
11:18 AM
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Oh... to find that contentment... and life doesn't give a map, does it? *S*
This is excellent!!
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garysgirl
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Florida, USA
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2004-12-29
11:31 AM
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In my past, this could have certainly been me...... but, I'm so lucky to have found my Love, who loves me because I am "ME". It feels so good, too. Hugs, Ethel
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Cpat Hair
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2004-12-29
11:50 AM
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so what's wrong with what you do see ma'am...
it all looks fine to me from where I sit... and if we were meant to be someone else.... well.. guess we would have been them instead of who we are...
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Cloud 9
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2004-12-29
12:38 PM
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Cpat Hair- I couldn't said what you said better. I used to be in that position and I am not anymore.
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Enchantress
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Canada eh.
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2004-12-29
12:42 PM
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Excellent write Susan.
*missing your beautiful picture.. hoping for another soon*In the midst of winter, I found there lives within me.. An invincible summer.
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Susan
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2004-12-29
12:53 PM
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Some people become camileon (sp) like because they learn hard lessons when very young that they are not acceptable as is and are very tender hearted - so in self preservation, they learn to become what others want. I've tried hard to overcome that tendency in the past years, but am still a work in progress. I think perhaps I lost myself some long time ago and don't really know who sets at the heart of me - does this make sense?
In my exploration - I have found parts of me that are exciting and fun and great - but they do not make the whole of me - even if that is how others would like it to be - me too
this is the essence of this poem - a lost soul wandering, searching
Perhaps I bare too much - ah well -
SusanEvery action generates a force that returns to us in like kind . . . let us choose compassion and love
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Honeybunch
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2004-12-29
02:29 PM
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Susan - finding ourselves again after being lost is a long hard battle and then the trick is for us to accept what we find. As long as we take a long hard look at ourselves through our own eyes we'll be alright. I enjoyed your words and can indeed relate to them.
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Susan
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2004-12-29
02:42 PM
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Yes my friend, you speak truth - it is quite the journey - thank you for your understanding reply-
SusanEvery action generates a force that returns to us in like kind . . . let us choose compassion and love
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Gentle Spirit
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2004-12-29
03:37 PM
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"perhaps I bare my soul to much"
Yanno Susan, this reminds me of some words to one of my favorite songs By Travis Tritt/John Mellencamp:
I'm not afraid to say what's on my mind To take a stand, to draw the line To speak my heart and bare my soul I don't like lies, I'd rather know the truth So what say you? What say you? _______________________________________________
Being who we are is one of the most important gifts to ourselves and lady from where I'm standing I'd say you are a pretty darn fine person!!!!
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DavePage
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2004-12-29
03:57 PM
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Susan
It is a second reply.
You have the courage to find you but your talent is another challenge and finding yourself still leaves you to stay as yourself but move up an echelon and still remain yourself.
Dave
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Sunshine
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2004-12-29
03:59 PM
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Oh, now Dave's reply hits the nail on the head.... and it's a valid truth...
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babygirlwlove
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2004-12-29
04:10 PM
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::feeling you, Susan...::
**babygirL**Intoxicant to the SouL**
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Martie
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2004-12-29
05:21 PM
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Susan
I think that change is a part of life...we change and learn who we are, just to change again. Keeps life exciting! A wonderful reflective poem...much enjoyed and understood!
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DavePage
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2004-12-29
06:10 PM
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I dont often reply to a poem once but your words resonate and I reply three times because I understand I suppose.
Tiredness was written after 8 years non-stop always taking the worst because I enjoyed it until I needed to stop, so I did another couple of years until I couldn't even travel.
Take care
Dave
When tiredness is your master The world becomes your soul When anger is your mistress And you a bad *******
When talk is with yourself But shouldn't ever be When nothing is the matter But you can't let the world go free
When you sleep because you must But sick of your life - a waste Why should you sleep for want? Why is there so much haste?
You are supposed to be grateful That you are in demand And loudmouths with loud braces Think the world is their behind
But still the tiger drags You kissing up its tail Until you hit the tree Forget your thoughts - prevail
Find the inner sense Balance with the void Find the peace you know how to get Avoid this senseless noise
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Susan
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2004-12-30
10:58 AM
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Dave - this poem - it speaks volumes and I understand it so, so very well - thank you for this gift -
Hugs - Susan
To my other friends - thank you so much for your replies and warmth and understanding-
SusanEvery action generates a force that returns to us in like kind . . . let us choose compassion and love
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JL
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2004-12-30
02:03 PM
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To the point. Great write Susan.
JL
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