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Wandering Thoughts

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Wandering Thoughts

When I excised the alcohol from my life,
It certainly saved me from dying
(And I did not do it alone--
No, never alone)
But, once the wound it had made in my life was cleaned,
Debrided,
And allowed to heal,
I was left with a gap in the middle of my world.
Who would I be
Without it?
Mightn't life be dull?
And would I be so diminished in its absence,
That I would leave no reflection in the mirror
Like a ghost?

Over time, though,
Life proved
Richer
Sweeter
Brighter
Better
Than it had ever been before,
And I began to like the person
I saw in the mirror.

Now,
It is an emotional drug I must remove
(And I wouldn't have chosen to, alone--
No, never alone)
But once this deeper wound
Is cleaned,
Debrided,
And allowed to heal,
Won't there be a gap in my world?
Who will I be
Without it?
Mightn't life be dull?
And will I be so diminished in its absence,
That I will leave no reflection in the mirror
Like a ghost?

In the end, it won't be enough, being right,
And facts won't fill the emptiness;
I have to be able to believe
That once again,
Life could be
Richer
Sweeter
Brighter
Better
And that I won't have to be alone
Even when Alone is the name of the road I must travel down;
Please leave me your friendship
Like birds singing in the branches by the way
That I am not meant to hold,
But I can hear
And see
And which help me to feel that all is as it should be,
And that I can do this
Metamorphosis
One more time.

Post Fri Mar 07, 2008 4:39 am 
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Beth



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This spoke to my heart Cookie, it is full of wisdom and reflection and care




Wonderful journey this life when souls hear each other through the noise



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Post Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:40 am 
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shanelvr



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(((((((((((((Cookster))))))))))))))

Were you in my mind again woman? I can understand this one as if I wrote it myself. I have struggled with the monster for longer than I choose to admit. I have often wondered what else is out there...where will I ever fit in when this life is all I know. I still don't have the answer, but I pray everyday to find my way. Thank you for writing this my friend!!

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Post Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:46 am 
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quote:
Originally posted by Beth:
This spoke to my heart Cookie, it is full of wisdom and reflection and care




Wonderful journey this life when souls hear each other through the noise



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Beth, you are the Queen of making the most wonderful comments in a sentence or two. *smiles* thanks.

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Post Fri Mar 07, 2008 12:49 pm 
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quote:
Originally posted by shanelvr:
(((((((((((((Cookster))))))))))))))

Were you in my mind again woman? I can understand this one as if I wrote it myself. I have struggled with the monster for longer than I choose to admit. I have often wondered what else is out there...where will I ever fit in when this life is all I know. I still don't have the answer, but I pray everyday to find my way. Thank you for writing this my friend!!

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((((((((((((((((Shanelvr)))))))))))))))

Nothing cures like commonality. Nobody understands like someone who has been there. Sorry about being in your mind again, Shane, I'll try to observe boundaries better! Rolling Eyes

This stuff is certainly a puzzle, and sometimes pretty painful, but I do believe there are rewards to be found. Usually not the Saul-on-the-road-to Damascus sort of revelation, but more like new leaves that slowly uncurl, until one day, without our really even knowing it, there they are.

I've truly appreciated all of your recent comments!

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Cookie

Post Fri Mar 07, 2008 12:54 pm 
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SharayaKai



Joined: 13 Feb 2007
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Location: Mountains of Utah


One of the silliest concepts in this world is that we do something, good or bad, alone. As you know, Cookie, we are never truly alone, even when our world comes crashing down, there are others walking with you. Beth, Shane and myself acknowledge our walk with you, others have read and remained silent, but they walk with you. That's the wonderful thing about Mels, ALL of us are not making our journeys alone when we post and reach out.

I, for one, love it! I may not have the succintness that makes Beth so amazing, but I hope I've conveyed the same admiration of your talents just the same. Be well, my friend.

Peace
Shar

PS :: whispers conspiratorially :: Beth's a cutie, ain't she. :: giggles and runs away :: Wink
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Cookie,


A very deep and wonderful write, thanks for sharing this~

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