I got distracted a bit in the second stanza, wracking my brain, trying to remember which Shakespeare sonnet I read back in school was about thine eyes (132, btw, which I should have known, because that was the number of the house we lived in when I read the b*****d thing, 132 Brookview Lane) but after I gave my poor old brain a much deserved rest, I finished the piece in a smooth flow of beauty and wisdom that were your words. I'm trying to say I liked it. ;-)
ha the stream of consciousness is just an extra bonus...'thine' came from someone telling me to 'thi.. read moreha the stream of consciousness is just an extra bonus...'thine' came from someone telling me to 'thine ownself be true', then in the next breath, 'just forget about it'....sticks in my head! What i'm trying to say is thanks! ;-)
If it were possible to reach in and remove forever those things from you, many here would have already done that for you. But we can't. We can surround you with warm, kind, friendship though.
In a way, you have brought to the surface a new awareness of what you have gone through, and have helped many to see and understand better. Well written thoughts, as always.
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I utterly love your reviews Michael, you are a gentleman and have won my heart....thanks so much.
I've burned the edges of so many pages, forgive and forget is a whip that smarts across the back, if only it were that easy. When the eyes close and memories creep in, who is to tell the subconscious....forgive and forget. It's been a long year already, and this hits home, I relate on so many levels.
Incredibly well written Frieda...
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Thanks for that incredible review sis, I know, you know...
I f*****g hate how prolific you can be. Sometimes you write such crap! But mostly you write beautiful poetry like this!
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That's what I love about you John, you're honest to a fault! ha, that crap keeps me sane most days... read moreThat's what I love about you John, you're honest to a fault! ha, that crap keeps me sane most days....and thanks kind sir!
I've always thought it best to let the dead stay dead and let the past die every day. Life is hard enough when dealing with the living alone; the dead are a weight no one should carry (I think of my past as dead too). For me and my scars, they aren't worth thinking about anymore--I literally couldn't care less for anything in my youth. As far as I'm concerned, I took the flames in me and snuffed them out long ago--I don't have the energy for that kind of anger and rage and vengeance anymore. My soul is burnt out
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Kudos to you, it's a slow process, wish I could get there, unfortunately it's still in my face. Tha.. read moreKudos to you, it's a slow process, wish I could get there, unfortunately it's still in my face. Thanks for your kind words Kailer.
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It's one of the main reasons I'm still a bachelor, in case you're wondering
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I thought we cleared that one up last night, it's your delivery ;-)
Oh, right. To be honest, I've never used that as a pickup line . . . I only meant we writers are so.. read moreOh, right. To be honest, I've never used that as a pickup line . . . I only meant we writers are some passionate folks
forgive, forget, move on, it's a new day
my ears hear it loud and crisp as
the whip that smarts across my back
Forgiving and forgetting even as you're experiencing. It isn't so easy o turn the other cheek, sometimes. A new day to begin as bad as the last and still keeping your head up. Poetry to live by
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I still don't believe you're 14, anyway....thanks hon! You're definitely smarter than the average be.. read moreI still don't believe you're 14, anyway....thanks hon! You're definitely smarter than the average bear. ;-)
I understand all to well. This speaks to what I just said, and than I read this, interesting. It's strong dear, love it.
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It's amazing isn't it? We all think our problems are unique to us, we all share the same pain....tha.. read moreIt's amazing isn't it? We all think our problems are unique to us, we all share the same pain....thanks Revery
Okay, this is the honest-to-God truth...you know what I did this fine morning? I shredded three black books worth of journals from my teens...I've been vowing to do this for years and I did it TODAY...I had no intention of mentioning that to anyone anywhere until I read this piece...this is some twilight-zone stuff LOL It's like you wrote the soundtrack of my day without knowing about my day ;D
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11 Years Ago
Don't you know, I'm always watching Whahahaha :-P
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Not when I'm sleeping I hope...that would be awkward...then again I don't sleep much so I guess I co.. read moreNot when I'm sleeping I hope...that would be awkward...then again I don't sleep much so I guess I could live with it ;P
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Define sleep? That some newfangled concept or something?
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I'm quite an expert in the field of sleep, as the timeframes of our conversations clearly exhibit ha.. read moreI'm quite an expert in the field of sleep, as the timeframes of our conversations clearly exhibit haha ;)
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Please send concise instructions....or write a poem! ha
Haha Virtually every poem I write is a new chapter of instructions, as the lion's share of my writin.. read moreHaha Virtually every poem I write is a new chapter of instructions, as the lion's share of my writing gets done between midnight and 2:30...I've been keen to that phenomenon for quite some time now ;P
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well, it's obviously working for you love, you've been genius!
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*blush* And I deflect those sentiments right back to you ;)
If you want to know me, read my poetry, it's all in there. I am a mother of three sons (my finest moments) a sister, a survivor and a little bit crazy. I lost my beloved sister to suicide, so you'll.. more..