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Goodnight, Mr. Burns
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Goodnight, Mr. Burns |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA 
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I’m not an angry person, My patience is quite long. So why do I feel overwrought, Why do you make me groan? I’ve thought about this several hours, I’ve come to a conclusion. The time that I’ve invested in this Friendship, is illusion. You’ve taken what I’ve given you, My genuine love repleat. It doesn’t seem to matter much That it’s a two-way street. I forgive abrasiveness, Credit it to hardening veins That come to each when we grow old. I just wish you’d been my friend. So I guess I’m angry with myself, Not really, no, not you. For I know that you were only doing What you always do. (Note: Just blowing off steam tonight.....Who is Mr. Burns? Do you watch The Simpsons? We have cared for an elderly gentleman (who has no family) for the past 9 years and he is getting very senile. In a way, I feel like our friendship ended a few years ago when the dimentia began setting in...but sometimes I forget. I guess any emotion can inspire us, huh? Forgive the rant, please.) |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Jo, sometimes we need to blow off steam! I am sure many of us can relate to such a situation. When there is dementia it's hard to cope, only unconditional love without any expectances will vanquish anger and frustration. What we need to learn I think, is to SEE THE BEAUTIFUL HARMONIOUS SOUL BEHIND what appears as a clouded mind. It's not easy, but possible. Thank you dear Jo for sharing and for allowing me to ponder. Love and hugs. Masrgherita  |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
it's good that you blow it off...the steam....it's sad that he is ill and can't be the friend he used to be, I am sure he wouldn't want it this way...  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Margherita, thank you so much for your caring response. It is a sad thing losing a friend to dimentia....you are right, I must remember the goodness. ....jo |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
SEA, you are right. Nobody would want it that way, come to think of it! Thanks for your thoughtful post. I have so missed being around these past few months. I am sure that I have lots of catching up to do. .......jo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
lily jo, I know that you are mostly angel, but the human side of you must left off steam once in awhile! Writing poetry is such a great way of doing it! ~ and it doesn't hurt anyone's feelings! ~ Unless the poem is given to them! lol  You obviously have a loving and charitable heart my friend! Vent away! ~ and keep on caring! That's the angel way, Dear One! Love ya lots you know! Linda KBHBLY |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dear Jo What Linda said, I would say. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
jo, I know how hard this must be for you my thoughts are with you |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
A toughie...you know that it's not really his fault and yet it gets heavy at times....I understand completely. People who care for people like that and perform a basically thankless service are the closest things to angels that exist on earth. Salutes to you...  |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Yes, Jo, it is a sad situation and I read that sadness in your poem. To lose someone though they still be living is so very hard but we don't lose the love. To give and not receive must surely be the way of "angels". |
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