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The One Who Goes Away
Contributed by
spike
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Friday, 3rd September 2004 @ 09:00:38 PM in AEST
Topic:
Grief
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I am the bad seed
The shunned child,
A sacrifice to be made
The one who couldn’t live the lie,
So I had to go away
The secret was too big and bad
Too shameful to disclose,
But family skeletons have a knack
Of unexpectedly clawing back,
And this one has arose
I am the scapegoat
The whistleblower,
Who couldn’t turn away
My separation from the group
Was the price I had to pay
Better than those left behind
Who choose to be enclosed,
For dirty secrets buried deep
Like toxic waste are inclined to seep,
And blight all those exposed
I am the discarded one
A loss not mourned,
The one who cannot return
I made my choice to stand my ground,
Now the bridges have all burned
Sadder for those denied the truth
Children growing amidst canard,
Everyone had to deny the fact
For the family to stay intact,
And support the house of cards
Copyright ©
spike
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2004-09-03 21:00:38]
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Re: The One Who Goes Away
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by priss on
Friday, 3rd September 2004 @ 09:27:16 PM AEST
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| its hard when something horrible happens and the ones who are supposed to support you , turn their backs on you. my relationship with my mother has suffered immeasurably because of something very similar. |
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Re: The One Who Goes Away
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by thumper on
Friday, 3rd September 2004 @ 10:40:46 PM AEST
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I feel for you. I hope things get better. I'm sure they will. I liked this write. "Like toxic waste are inclined to seep and blight all those exposed" hmmm. :o) Peace
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Re: The One Who Goes Away
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by Former_Member on
Saturday, 4th September 2004 @ 12:44:46 AM AEST
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I know how you feel "i was always bought up to tell the truth" telling the truth even with tact has hindered many a work promotion.
Though it's hard, and things have been difficult for you i have nothing but admiration for sticking to your guns. Excellent poem.
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Re: The One Who Goes Away
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by jaeann on
Saturday, 4th September 2004 @ 02:07:24 AM AEST
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| the one who cannot return.....yes .....how true that is ....awesome work!!! |
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Re: The One Who Goes Away
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by Rhei76 on
Saturday, 4th September 2004 @ 03:09:07 AM AEST
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| Excellent work. |
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Re: The One Who Goes Away
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by Silent-No-More on
Tuesday, 7th September 2004 @ 02:22:19 AM AEST
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*applauds*
Well done, Spike!!!! This is a strong write - both in poetic accomplishment and personal accomplishment. You have much to be proud of.
Impressed, as always -
SNM |
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