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Susan Caldwell
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0 posted 2005-05-18 11:15 AM



The skies cried today
I searched for your warmth
In the mist

You lied

You weren’t always there
You didn’t forever care
And I slipped on the wet pavement

Waiting for you

You cursed me
When I was too young
To understand your hate was really guilt

As an adult you forsook me
Your failings too apparent
In my eyes

The skies sobbed today
I fell to my knees to pray
For your lack

You died

And I tried to forgive you
I tried to uplift you
But your soul is too heavy

I wept for what you lost
And how it hurt me


"too bad ignorance isn't painful"
~Unknown~

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Gentle Spirit
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1 posted 2005-05-18 11:50 AM


yes Susan, I know these tears and prayers...
I am reminded of these things from the past also as I read this..and I know you understand what I'm saying...

super hugs to you sweetie.

adagio
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2 posted 2005-05-18 12:26 PM


Beautifully written, paints a portrait of a heavy soul in my mind. I will return to read this again.
adagio

LeeJ
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3 posted 2005-05-18 12:28 PM


gripping emotions...this was intense Susan, well done!
passing shadows
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4 posted 2005-05-18 09:20 PM


sorry for your pain
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5 posted 2005-05-18 09:48 PM


know this~

My spirit will rise
above the sea~
There will be no drowning
of my soul or me~

timothysangel1973
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6 posted 2005-05-18 11:02 PM


gosh... don't know what to say... that was beautiful Susan


inkedgoddess
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7 posted 2005-05-18 11:51 PM


very straighforward and feeling write
Susan Caldwell
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8 posted 2005-05-19 08:48 AM


Thank you all!

This was just some memories from childhood and how sometimes the ones that are supposed to protect us, fail us.

"too bad ignorance isn't painful"
~Unknown~

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