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The Extra Mile
Contributed by
puppy_dog_eyes
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Thursday, 5th August 2004 @ 10:56:03 AM in AEST
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Another year has blown by but doesn't lift the pile of stones I have become
Trapped in a cage of my own fear
Not a loner as all too often they see me
Loneliness is there but locked behind the eyes of my uncertainty
Birthday cards sit on the mantlepiece, counting takes little effort at all
All wishes from family and friends the number I tally
Nieces and nephews now write their own
Draw happy smiling faces all over the back
So I ask the one who knows me best as she sips her drink and smiles
What is it about me that people don't seem to like ?
Which buttons do I need to press to make them long term friends ?
There should be a rulebook I could follow and learn
Be yourself has always been advice that people gave
This code I have followed but somehow it has failed
I know I have given more than I would ever take
So now am I selfish in this pursuit, this quest ?
Springs of self pity I have drank from before
But this more a puzzle than a desperate cry
Somehow feeling I have to change, to make a better man
Not knowing how, I hold out my hand, time to admit defeat
The moment she told me, I realised it was true
Yet what I have always known, deep in my mind
Self doubt creeps in even though I make the link
I hold back, afraid, friendships drown
So today I am wearing my brave face
As so often before I will smile and say hello
I will try much harder than I've ever done before
To go the extra mile
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Re: The Extra Mile
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by pixie on
Thursday, 5th August 2004 @ 11:08:32 AM AEST
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very powerful poem, I didn't find your poem selfish in any way :)
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Re: The Extra Mile
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by WinterFawn on
Thursday, 5th August 2004 @ 11:16:00 AM AEST
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Oh wow....I know EXACTLY what you are saying with this verse. I don't feel as if you are being selfish at all and I have asked myself these same questions. Very moving write that touched me deeply.
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Re: The Extra Mile
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by Aika on
Thursday, 5th August 2004 @ 11:21:44 AM AEST
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OMG! I feel so sorry, for my own troubles I forgot that my best friend had his birthday.
I am so sorry Steve and wishing all the best and wishing honestly, you never have to make an extra mile. For how lovely and amazing person you are, I keep wondering why you are lonely:-(
WIth all my love, Aika:-) |
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Re: The Extra Mile
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by karrie on
Friday, 6th August 2004 @ 06:51:58 PM AEST
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hi steve
i know i text you on you'r birthday with greetings but i felt so guilty for not sending you a card, i'm so sorry for that..
the poem realy touched me and for you to think you have to go the extra mile is wrong..
you have a lovely personality, and are a feeling person, you'r such a great friend and are always there for other people..
i am truly proud to call you my one true friend..
love always
karrie/karen
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Re: The Extra Mile
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by Jenni_K on
Sunday, 15th August 2004 @ 03:31:26 PM AEST
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You are not being selfsih... we cannot control how we feel...tho we can how we act on those feelings...
Belated birthday greetings....
Jenni |
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Re: The Extra Mile
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by paula_kay23 on
Friday, 20th August 2004 @ 02:19:31 PM AEST
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it is true you should be yourself, that way the select few people who are your friends, like you for your true self
your not selfish, your just normal, lol
good poem
paula x |
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