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For the captive audience I am not a folly for all to abide. Someone to step upon like the doormat to relinquish one's foolish pride. How much abuse can a person take before they snap in two? How long do I need to take the blame and make excuses for you? I apologize I was born a girl and not worthy of your love. Unfortunately I don't make the decisions on what is sent from above. You never took the patience to really see that I can accomplish something good. But the only thing that really mattered was that I kept silent, did the dishes and brought in all the wood. When us kids made noise Mama would say, "Don't tell your Father, he might get upset!" Now go outside and play." For it was always about you and how you felt and that is how it is still today. With Mama by your side picking you up off the floor. Keeping you safe and sound keeping all of life's troubles away. The truth is the truth and life goes on and now we are both old and grey. One son has passed and the other one has moved away. I have remained nice and close and the tears still down my face. Each one landing in a memory within my heart in their own special place.

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Date: 9/7/2016 1:27:00 PM
WELL SAID MELISSA,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Date: 9/3/2016 8:30:00 PM
Melissa, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT
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