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Willow posted in the group National Poetry Month
Leave a Message at the Tone…
I can hear my phone buzzing
on the dresser across the room
like a fly…dogging my face
it’s distractingas I give myself over
…in every possible sense…
to his ferocious ministrationshis smoky eyes burning holes in my soul
setting my nerve endings ablaze
flickers spreading quickly
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Fia Naturie posted in the group National Poetry Month
Sorry??
What does the word even mean
An apology that is supposed to be given when felt
The word does not erase the feelings
That absolute absurdity of itAs a child you were made to say your sorry
Looking in that same child’s eyes
There is not an ounce of remorse
Confusion
AngerAdolescents are no better
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Thank you, Curt
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I remember my grandma used to sit down and talk quietly with us when we did something we shouldn’t have. She’d explain how our actions hurt someone else, how it made them feel and asked how we would feel if it was done to us. She wanted to be sure we understood the repercussions of our actions, no automatic apology was expected. She knew we needed to feel it for it to really matter. I don’t think a lot of people take the time to do that these days. It’s just a reflexive “say you’re sorry” to the child without explanation. Doesn’t mean much that way. And then it perpetuates longevity for the behavior. This is a solid “got away from me ” piece
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Thank you willow. I meant for it to be short and I don’t know what happened. But I agree with you. If you do not understand why you are saying it. It means nothing.
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Terrific write Fia.
Sorry is only one of the many words that leave our lips without any real truth or understanding.
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Thank you, Peter. That is the truth:))
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good observational write. Well described. It is worth saving and recalling this write, for others too. A mantra to be wary of false words, including apologies.
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Thank you Styxiam. It is good to remember.;))
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Powerfully penned, Fia. Another excellent musing my friend. Amazing observation as always. Nicely done. Appreciate you, Cuz.
Damian
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Read MoreOn the 5th,the myth of the ghostships returnsadrift,unhurried,moving with the slow authorityof things that have forgottenwhat it means to have a destination. They glide across the inner horizon,full of voids and echoesfrom the beginnings of time,carrying the dust of ancient...
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This gives an eerie vibe here and I like the feel of it.
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Thanks, Fia, appreciate you!
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Brilliantly penned, PAR. Excellent write again my friend. Keep these stories flowing brother another amazing read. I dig this one a lot. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Thanks, Damiano, appreciate you.
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A ‘sorry’ like this is nothing more than the ego trip to make whoever said it feel good about themselves and nothing to do with changing what they have done. To be truly sorry, takes action, means changing attitude, behavior, and not doing whatever they have done again. A good poem for day #5 of poetry month, Fia. -Curt