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Susan Caldwell
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since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

0 posted 2005-11-10 11:08 AM

You gift with self-recriminations.
Mentally diminishing worth for choices
that no longer seem your own.

I watch the ache play across your face
wondering if you realize
that even good obsessions are addictions
wearing sheep’s clothes.

I am no different than you
in that I hold myself tight
when the pain of lack is unbearable
with relief just out of reach.

My obsession speaks to me
mocking me, telling me I am unworthy.
Therefore why bother
to do differently.

We all hide truths too harsh
to face. We all have our vices
to get us through the day.
You, my most beloved friend

will always have my hand
when it gets cold.

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

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

1 posted 2005-11-10 12:17 PM

And...this friend has riches beyond counting! Lovely, sincere write Susan, and you know what, I believe every word of this.

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

2 posted 2005-11-10 01:57 PM

Hi, Susan!

I felt the chill behind your words.

The following really stood out for me.

~ "even good obsessions are addictions"

Ain't that the truth!

Lovin' hug,
Linda

serenity blaze
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since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

3 posted 2005-11-10 02:14 PM

and smiling here. I got bit by a spider in Crowley. I didn't even know I was sick until I broke the fever.

I don't know why it didn't occur to me that it was slightly odd to sleep under two comforters in 90+ degree weather.

But then, none my family noticed either.

Oblivion is a gift at times.

*hugs you* Thanks for the warmth.

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

4 posted 2005-11-10 02:16 PM

I am no different than you
in that I hold myself tight
when the pain of lack is unbearable
with relief just out of reach.

deep, Sue...this is deep,
and your friend is blessed in your friendship.
Well done sweetie, very well done.

live for today,
dream of the future,
and learn eternal truths from the past..

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

5 posted 2005-11-10 02:26 PM

"We all hide truths too harsh
to face. We all have our vices
to get us through the day.
You, my most beloved friend"

Susan, you brought a tear to my eye with this as I felt the depth of your love for your friend. I'm adding this to my library for a rainy day for a friend.

.....jo

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

6 posted 2005-11-10 03:08 PM

so brutally honest, yet, I could hear the soft understanding in your voice....beginning with a one month trial free subscription....

this was so beautiful Susan

RMW
Senior Member

since 2001-03-21

Posts 1424

7 posted 2005-11-10 03:11 PM

Gently told, Susan. Bob

SEA

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Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

8 posted 2005-11-10 05:32 PM

"I am no different than you
in that I hold myself tight
when the pain of lack is unbearable
with relief just out of reach.

My obsession speaks to me
mocking me, telling me I am unworthy.
Therefore why bother
to do differently.

We all hide truths too harsh
to face. We all have our vices
to get us through the day.
You, my most beloved friend

will always have my hand
when it gets cold."
I understand this, so completely....I'm keeping this.

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

9 posted 2005-11-10 05:53 PM

Susan, this is a wonderful warm hug write. Your friend's temperature should rise to the level of comfort when s(he) reads this.
What a beautiful gift you've offered.

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

10 posted 2005-11-10 05:56 PM

Very nice Susan. Gentle.
hugs, Chris

Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.
~Carl Sandburg

Kaoru

Member Elite

since 2003-06-07

Posts 3892
where the wild flowers grow

11 posted 2005-11-11 01:32 PM

Something with substance, Susan.. I liked this, especially the brutal truth of the second verse.

Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

12 posted 2005-11-14 10:06 AM

Thank you all.

The person this is for has yet to step up and claim it..

But they know what their friendship means to me...I don't know how I lived most my life without them.

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

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

13 posted 2005-11-15 08:07 PM

Susan, you are blessed in having a friend
of that caliber. You are also blessed in
your ability to write a darn fine piece of
poetic art!

pictureme2
Member

since 2005-11-13

Posts 194

14 posted 2005-11-15 10:18 PM

written from the heart and your friend has been blessed with a friend and vica versa! thanks for sharing this one!

Duncan
Member Ascendant

since 2001-08-07

Posts 5455

15 posted 2005-11-16 12:32 PM

"You, my most beloved friend

will always have my hand
when it gets cold."

What? No summers? I get your hand during the off season?!?!?! Fine, but I want a lower rate if I'm only on hand for winter...

Seriously Myrtle, you know I love ya.
I mean, the way I look at it, I got REAL lucky when we hit it off. You, well luck had nothing to do with it. You simply have excellent taste in friends...

Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

16 posted 2005-11-17 10:12 AM

again..thank you so much, everyone.

and Dunc?

I have never enjoyed a friendship more.

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

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

17 posted 2005-11-17 05:32 PM

Nice thoughts...we all need a blanket for the chill...James

Greeneyes

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since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

18 posted 2005-11-17 06:15 PM

you could warm any heart!

SmartChick
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

19 posted 2005-11-17 07:07 PM

Friendships are a treasure.

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

20 posted 2005-11-17 11:10 PM

True friends are far and few between, and there is no better way to cut the chill. May you always hold his hand in yours Susan, and share that little bit of happiness that takes the edge off.  Loved your poem and sweet honesty.

luminosity
Senior Member

since 2005-11-18

Posts 813

21 posted 2005-11-18 02:13 PM

ah I feel every word of this...from both sides....I have had pain, and I have had freinds that help me get through it

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

22 posted 2005-11-18 03:42 PM

"We all hide truths too harsh
to face. We all have our vices
to get us through the day.
You, my most beloved friend

will always have my hand
when it gets cold."

How tender and beautiful this is Susan.
Hugs~Nancy

Now - while the leaves still dance on the wind
While the moon and the clouds come spinning
Will you whisper my name again?
Again...and again...

Dark Angel
Member Patricius

since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

23 posted 2005-11-18 04:26 PM

You, my most beloved friend

will always have my hand
when it gets cold.

Smiling at this, so warm and tender...lucky friend.

Susan

m xx

how i would love you, love you as no one ever did! Die and still, love you more. And still love you more..and more
~Neruda~

Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

24 posted 2005-11-21 11:10 AM

Thank you my sweetest friends!

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

Aenimal
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-18

Posts 7350
the ass-end of space

25 posted 2005-11-23 12:53 PM

i dont say it often enough, mostly because i dont read often enough, but you get better with each write.

*insertinappropriatecommentofyourlikinghere* ahem

lmao at duncan's reply, i disagree with your taste in friends, if youre talking to me youve obviously lowered your standards

Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

26 posted 2005-11-23 01:07 PM

Raph! lol...*thinking about that comment*

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

DejaEntendu
Member

since 2005-12-06

Posts 82
Pennsylvania

27 posted 2005-12-08 07:28 PM

hi
I saw you posted on one of my poems, so i read some of your poetry. Just wanted to tell you that this poem is awesome. The last two lines are amazing.
thank you

Edder
Senior Member

since 2003-04-02

Posts 671

28 posted 2005-12-08 09:58 PM

Your best yet, I do believe.

littlewing
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since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

29 posted 2005-12-09 09:16 AM

yes, nodding with Maree . . .
this is lovely, Susan.

Duncan (both of you actually) are most lucky.

Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

30 posted 2005-12-09 09:17 AM

I love you all so much.

Thank you.

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

gemjop
Member Elite

since 2002-11-18

Posts 2587
Pencilveinia, USA

31 posted 2005-12-09 11:37 AM

Susan so many truths in this, given with such warmth, reminds me how i tried to do that, deliver truths gently.

It's so lovely to see such a friendship, with that kind of understanding, on both sides.

You're bloody great! x

Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

32 posted 2005-12-09 11:39 AM

Thank you Gemma..

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

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