I held you in my hand
until the blood came dripping down
The thorns I had refused to see
created inerasable cuts inside
The warmth and brightness
of sun rays pass you by
After the first true summer day
you closed yourself
before your time was due
Clenching you tightly,
hoping for the petals
to reopen.....
It proved futile and
eventually realization came
You'd rather wither away
then bloom once more
A farewell poem to a friend who once meant the world to me.
I turned away when I realized I was losing my joy for life because of her....
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Posts: 896 07/12/08 04:49 Heart on Spring
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Star Kissed
 Posts: 3672 07/12/08 06:38
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Awww...that's what people say about me sometimes
but they don't understand...don't know what it's like to be in my shoes so forget them. They think they have it all figured out but they don't...they just do what everyone else does...lol Beautiful picture, beautiful write! 
I know the ways of sadness, the depths of bluest madness cause I was born with moon song alive in me so strong.
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Tropical Wonderer
Posts: 896 07/12/08 08:15 Heart on Spring
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Karen,
Thank you for the compliments. I have a very simple rule in life: do the things that make you happy and invite the people into your heart that make you feel good about yourself. Imo every person is allowed to be who they want to be, but if being around them makes me miserable it is time to part ways. This is a very sad decision to take, but it beats being unhappy. Life is simply too short to waste time on loveless relationships.If we look hard enough, we all find kindred spirits that make us feel that we are right, just the way we are. Which does not mean the same as perfect~winks~ Hugs, Ingrid
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Posts: 16160 07/12/08 09:58
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A much beautiful poem, Ingrid.
I understand it's hard to cut off from a friend, but you're right, you can't follow someone who's pulling you towards the abyss. Good sense rarely kills.
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Star Kissed
Posts: 3672 07/12/08 11:52
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So you're saying to ignore someone? That's not right either.
That is not good or decent sense and doesn't solve it. So all the people who are mentally challenged are supposed to live and die alone and unhappy because you can't deal or accept us for who we are. That's not fair. And then if you think or feel that that's our problem, don't say anything about or write anything about "One Nation Under God" because you'll be a hypocrite. We were born just like you and have a right to live and be happy. Obviously in all reality(all bullshit aside) there IS NOT someone for everyone because of people's attitudes like that.
I know the ways of sadness, the depths of bluest madness cause I was born with moon song alive in me so strong.
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Super Nova
Posts: 16160 07/12/08 12:28
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I don't think that Ingrid was saying to leave all alone people who different because they're different.
It's not what I'm saying. I am different : physically and mentally. I meant, if someone who're sharing your life with (close friend, b/g friend, wife/ husband) has a temperament that is dangerous for yourself (physically or mentally) it's good sense to leave him/ her. I never condemned people who left me behind because of my depression. I understand I may have been dangerous for some, and not appealing at all for the most part.
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Tropical Wonderer
Posts: 896 07/12/08 13:08 Heart on Spring
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Well, sweet ladies, maybe I should explain a little about my poem.
I was in a close relationship with a female friend for about a year. I considered her to be my best friend and I loved her dearly. I tried everything I could to lift her spirits, but I failed miserably and in the end I found out that she did not love me half as much as I loved her. She broke my heart. I would have never have left her alone if she had loved me back, but she didn't and I felt abused and betrayed and that is why I left her alone. It was not because of the fact that she had already decided it was best for her to die, I could have coped with that for years to come....it was hard but I could have...but to find out I meant so little to her is what killed me. I lost my cheerful character due to the way she treated me. And I think that a relationship,even a regular friendship is not meant to harm one of the people involved. I have no knowledge of your situation Karen. You seem like a very sweet and loving spirit to me and so do you Mireille. I did not know my poem would evoke such feelings. I am sorry if the two of you are upset now, please forgive me. Hugs to the both of you, Ingrid
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Posts: 16160 07/12/08 14:24
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I'm not upset at all, and truly understand you. I had to do the same : to face fake friendship (or better say, to face abusing "friends"), and
when aware I cut off, like you did.
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Tropical Wonderer
Posts: 896 07/12/08 14:41 Heart on Spring
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I am glad to know you are not upset, Mireille. It is a tough call when you have to let someone go, regardless of the reason...but we all deserve to
have some hapiness in our lives. When you can no longer feel happy because of how the other person treats you, then you know this is not right and you have to severe the ties....
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Posts: 3672 07/12/08 19:51
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Well I was upset but not anymore because thank you for
explaining your situation Ingrid. I do agree with you on that much and think you did the right thing there. With relationships, when I did have friends before I became mentally ill, it was usually me who was treated wrong and then they would stop calling me and eventually and slowly get away form me leaving me to not understand why when I did nothing wrong. I still don't understand it and have a problem with woman to this day. I think all that plays a part in why I am mentally ill. But anyways, sorry Ingrid and Mir.
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Tropical Wonderer
Posts: 896 07/13/08 01:20 Heart on Spring
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Karen,
I told her, the person involved, that nothing could make me leave her unless she wanted me to herself...and that is what happened. I am not the kind that walks away from things. I know this is very common behaviour for a lot of people, both men and women. You are a very couragious person for coming foreward like this and you can count on me to be your friend indefinately. We all deserve to be loved, regardless of our faults. The ones who claim to have none are often the most hidious creatures underneath the surface 
Big hugs to you, my friend
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Posts: 3672 07/13/08 05:32
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Thank you Ingrid, means a lot to hear that*hugs*
Mental Illness can make one act like a hideous creature but beneath the surface, deep down, the REAL us, we're really not. But I know it's hard for people to see and understand that cause the illness is that powerful and deceiving. It really is unfortunate and I'm so tired.
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Posts: 886 07/13/08 21:31
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a beautiful image but a sad poem
- it can be hard to say goodbye when when the relationship is negative sometimes it is necessary. a fine piece of writing |
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Tropical Wonderer
Posts: 896 07/14/08 00:00 Heart on Spring
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Thank you very much for the compliment, Willow!
Take care, Ingrid
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Truly beautifully put, dear poetess!!
Definitely difficult truth is this one!  |
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Posts: 886 08/02/08 21:37
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just came back for a second read...
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Posts: 896 08/02/08 23:46 Heart on Spring
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Eric,
Thank you so much for the compliment..indeed a very difficult subject. I was very surprised it stirred up so many emotions here on NH as well.. Hugs, Ingrid
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Posts: 896 08/02/08 23:47 Heart on Spring
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Thank you Willow!
Reading me twice:)) That is nice!! Hugs, Ingrid
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Posts: 38 08/23/08 18:32 |
Ingrid! I am so sorry... I mean, I am sorry, but I don't quite understand.. not the poem, I understand it perfectly. I mean your friend. Did you lose her
friendship? It's okay if you don't feel open to it.
I don't mind.
But to lose your joy of life because of somebody is sad. :( I hope you've regained it.
This poem is amazing, and about my favorite flower! I wrote a poem about a rose once. Have you read it on P&Q? I'll post it on here. It's titled "The Rose". But astounding work,
Ingrid.
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Ingrid,
The linguistic doggerel you present stabs at my heart with complete understanding, I lived with a woman for seventeen years with the hope and prayers that a day would come that she could love this man completely. Counseling, supplication, and marriage seminars could not change her heart, and I so understand and empathize with you when you said...................... "Clenching you tightly, hoping for the petals to reopen..... It proved futile and eventually realization came You'd rather wither away then bloom once more" She withered away to the point that I considered the problem was with me and I didn't "realize" that " I " was not the problem until one morning on the way to work I deliberated driving into a bridge abutment on the interstate at 70 MPH, It wasn't until that very moment that I realized it was really time for me to leave so that once more this humble man could bloom again one day in the future. Your lexis has touched me very deeply my friend, David |
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Tropical Wonderer
Posts: 896 08/24/08 08:37 Heart on Spring
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David!
It has been so long since I last heared from you! I hope you are doing fine with the new job
About the poem: a beloved one can keep you spellbound and make you feel like their fate is in your hands..
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