Thanks, Tanza. I was a ever so slightly apprehensive about posting this one, as it's so personal...can't change my mind now though!
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| Author: | LegoStan [ Sun May 08, 2011 10:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Love hate love... |
How dare you claim to be my friend! Though you'll be there 'til your bitter end I wish you weren't, and I'm tired of pretending. I'm sick of saying "it's not her fault" and defending Your actions, even though I know full well That you need help. You've made our lives hell! Take a look around you, take a REALLY good look! Try to see what you've done! I could write a book! Those closest to you have suffered most badly If I could forget you, I'd do it gladly! But sadly, that's not an option for me. For my sins, I have too much decency To tell you exactly how I feel. The world you THINK you see's not real. No-one's trying to ruin your life, You've immersed yourself in strife And dragged your family in with you What a selfish thing to do! But you can't see it, your eyes are blind Blinded by your damaged mind. If you could feel the tears I've cried You'd see just how hard I've tried To help you, though I know it's in vain I come back for more, again and again. The truth is, you will never know How much I love you, even though I try and try and try and try. You just keep taking, bleeding me dry And all the while giving nothing back Except for your woes, by the stack. You've taught me one thing, life's not fair. Sometimes I wish I didn't care... But I do. If you were any other, You'd be on your own. If you weren't my mother... |
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| Author: | Tanza [ Mon May 09, 2011 1:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Love hate love... |
Strong...really strong. Each line was full of feeling and rang true. |
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| Author: | LegoStan [ Mon May 09, 2011 2:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Love hate love... |
Thanks, Tanza. I was a ever so slightly apprehensive about posting this one, as it's so personal...can't change my mind now though!
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| Author: | Tanza [ Mon May 09, 2011 3:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Love hate love... |
It's a very common situation...I have similar poems. I will dig them out. I have one in particular that's a bit like yours. Some words are the same too!! I didn't steal them honest guv!! Someone's having a rather smelly bonfire outside right now. I need to go and extinguish them. Ughgh. Neighbours...everybody needs good neighbours. Yes we do!! Hehe...they're probably very nice deep down. It's almost a shame to eat them! Oh, the irony of being barbecued on your own bonfire. |
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| Author: | LegoStan [ Mon May 09, 2011 3:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Love hate love... |
Make sure they're done all the way through! Nothing worse than a bout of food poisoning brought on by undercooked neighours, as I found out with the people that used to live next door...Sam & Ella...*cringe* |
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| Author: | Tanza [ Mon May 09, 2011 4:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Love hate love... |
Don't worry, they'll be well done...and it'll also be bye bye to the whacking great leylandii they thought I might like leaning against my abode for the rest of my life. Thanks to all the petrol I just syphoned from their oversized four-wheel drive, things will be getting pretty hot around here very shortly. I hope I manage to catch them...they run quite fast. I've tried before. Well...at least they wont be able to get away in their car. I'll show them what a REAL bonfire looks like...plus, I can pass it off as an accident. I might even moan to the other neighbours about the excessive smoke just for good measure and to make it more believable. I'll let you know how it goes. |
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| Author: | Nydas [ Mon May 09, 2011 9:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Love hate love... |
Legostan, that is a truly great poem. It rings true for me as having been once a child and as a mother who was determined not to allow the same for her children. It is extraordinary how some people can be just as you describe with absolutely no insight at all. It is clear that the character of the first person in the poem, which I think you have suggested is you, is remarkable for having the patience and courage to continue to care despite the strife. Most impressive. |
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| Author: | LegoStan [ Mon May 09, 2011 9:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Love hate love... |
You're too kind, Nydas! I have to say, learning to deal with a mentally ill parent from an early age, without a father around to boot, was a struggle to say the least. In a strange way, I have a lot to thank her for - it made me into the strong, positive and open-minded person I am today. Which, sadly, has also helped me to deal with the death of my beloved wife (as mentioned in another thread). Now I must draw further upon that strength to be the best father I can to my little girl.  People tell me I've experienced more than someone my age (36) SHOULD have...if only Life™ gave a crap about such meaningless numbers. 
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