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Nature of the Business

I was thinking today That in itself Is a very scary thought About all the people who Crisscross +++++++++++++ Through our lives Some of these people Without any doubt Are just people we want something from Or People who want something from us And once that need is gone So are they Then there are other people That we know forever But wish we had never met And lets not forget The ones we only met once Wish we would know forever But never see again Well this isn’t about any of them This is about The people We loved and lost But never should have Please know that the love I’m speaking of is friendship Our friends define who we are More than anything else In life My best friend and I Haven’t spoken In now on 15 years In all honesty That is my fault It is also one of the worse mistakes That I ever made I was so hurt The hurt brought anger The anger brought action And it all happened so fast Soon as I did it, I felt so ashamed I think his father could see that in my eyes The whole family was a part of my heart Dennis was my best friend Judy was my girlfriend Kristin, Jeffery & Haley were my step-kids Dale was my younger brother Jack & Joy were Mom & Dad We had all known each other Since I was knee high I learned a valuable lesson that day I learned that no matter how strong love is How many years of foundation it may have Addiction will destroy it --- It’s the nature of the business ---

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Yoni Dvorkis

Date: 3/5/2009 6:58:00 PM

friendship is tenuous. I always search for reasons why someone doesn't deserve my friendship, why they betrayed me by not giving me what I need from them, and so they're not worth my time anymore. I can find a million reasons why someone I knew my whole life is pissing me off. It never matters really. It's the searching that's addictive. never letting anyone off the hook. always remembering who they are underneath the smiles. Right now this is how me and my brother are. total insanity.

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 3/4/2009 11:57:00 AM

You seem to be pouring your heart out lately. Hope all is well. God Bless. Vince

Caroline Russ

Date: 3/4/2009 11:33:00 AM

I can truly relate to yur poem. My roommate from college and I had a similar experience (though it was not because of addiction). Maybe, life has given you both an opportunity to make amends. Somebody has to be willing to make the first move. It obviously still upsets you. Why don't you try? Caroline

Mary Duhart

Date: 2/28/2009 3:36:00 PM

This poem really comes from the heart. There is also a word called...forgiveness...Even though addictions destroys..Love heals...It is more powerful than any addiction. It may hurt but try reaching out...Pray and let the Lord Lead. Your poems really does touch the heart.

Amy Swanson

Date: 2/28/2009 5:15:00 AM

Hi Michael, this is an excellent poem and full of emotion, really heart-felt and a great message you have delivered so flawlessly with your pen. We have a close relative who is in bondage to drugs to right now and it has been a strain on all our relationships, not just with him but with each other too... seems it just ruins everything it touches, addiction. You titled this well. Blessings and thanks for sharing this awesome write. :) Thanks also for your congrats on "Little Yellow Socks." Amy

Brian Strand

Date: 2/28/2009 12:23:00 AM

Your bios reflect an honest heart Michael.Have a good weekend.Rgds Brian

Robin L. Gass

Date: 2/27/2009 8:36:00 PM

This is so sad Michael. It is beautifully written and the lay out is lovely. There is much wisdom in your words. A hard lesson to learn but you over came so much and maybe there is hope for the future with your friend. Thank you for your kind words and God bless you always. Love, Robin

Raul Moreno

Date: 2/27/2009 8:12:00 PM

Powerful write Michael, I'm sure your friend misses you the same and all the friendship may need to rekindle is a little nudge. Don't give up, you conquered addiction, you can conquer this 15 year silence, if he's still around. In the end you will see if it's meant to be. God bless and admit your faults, that's where I'd start. I wish you the best, I'm in a similar situation but it's not on my end...Raul

Christy Hardy

Date: 2/27/2009 3:36:00 PM

Michael, hearts mend, ask to be forgiven, and forgive them. I have been hurt by addiction, but I have never turned my back, and I know addiction is not sane....if you don't try, you will never know....you are a wonderful person, you have a heart as big as Texas, follow your heart.....always, Christy

John Loving Iii

Date: 2/26/2009 3:01:00 PM

my addictions have destroyed but not as bad as yours. and others addictions have destroyed people i let go until the storm has past. but they just won't let it past. it's been three years now. john

Tyesha Ehigiator

Date: 2/26/2009 1:23:00 PM

Michael, This is such a sad piece. It hit home for me in some ways.I know that sometimes we've said and done things we wish we hadn't.Later or right after we realize it but we keep quiet because of pride.I can't say for you but that is what kept me from owning up to it right away.But it is never to late, I know it is hard but God will give you the strength you need to make the first step. It is never easy but you do your part and the rest is up to God,Take Care Michael, Lovely piece, YF4L Tyesha

Constance La France

Date: 2/26/2009 12:33:00 PM

I understand how friends and family turn their backs, I have seen this happen with my own brother.. but he knows my door is always open .. your poems always talk about real life.. well done.. Spirit and Soul, Constance

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 2/26/2009 12:07:00 PM

That is so true Micheal addiction can cause so much grief in this world. Sometimes it is hard to repair an injustice done to someone else caused by you. But it is a learning process and hopefully time and healing will heal this wound and time healed you. Thank you for sharing with us. Our prayers are with you. God Bless Phyl

Date: 2/26/2009 12:01:00 PM

What a heartfelt message in this poem. Unfornately, once we act sometimes it's hard to repair. Hopefully, time will ease the hurt and bring you back together. My thoughts and prayers go with you. Karen

Trudy Diane Rider

Date: 2/26/2009 11:43:00 AM

So sad, and so true. It's sad that some lessons have to be so hard to learn, but as you say, it's the nature of the business... very well written Michael. Hope all is well with you my friend! Luv 4evr~Tru

Colin Mitchell Williams

Date: 2/26/2009 11:33:00 AM

Hi Michael... you deserve a huge round of applause just for the sincere honesty in this.... lean close now.... bit closer... can you hear that ?... Me Applauding ! Thanks for the congrats Michael.

Steve Voorhees

Date: 2/26/2009 11:21:00 AM

Recovery makes a new possibilty of everything Michael....The people we lost in our lives aren't lost to the REAL us...just that glazed-eyed idiot who took his place. Real friends will know in one second of eye contact that the person they knew has returned. Anyone who refuses to see that isn't a real friend.period. Thank you for the words of encouragement...they mean a lot! I exercise my demons through words...It's cool I dont have to translate to you!! Right on, Write On!!

Amanda Mae Hammons

Date: 2/26/2009 8:28:00 AM

i like this and its true in life you will make mistakes

Carrie Richards

Date: 2/26/2009 7:01:00 AM

I hope that someday, you can be reunited with people who obviously, you still care so deeply about. We have all learned from reading this poem, never to take our beloved friendships for granted. God Bless -love Carrie

Sharon Winter

Date: 2/26/2009 6:44:00 AM

Is it possible to get back in touch? Yes, we all make mistakes Michael. We also forgive, and are forgiven. And of course, if we are lucky, we learn from our mistakes. A powerful and emotional write. If you are thinking about this, maybe it is a sign that you should try to connect again? Just a thought. Love & hugs, Shar YF4L

Belinda Parish

Date: 2/26/2009 6:35:00 AM

Mistakes make wisdom. We learn from our mistakes. Oh, what a tangled web we weave....and it goes on. A very strong message is this write plainly laid out...Great write my dear Michael.

Frank F. Atanacio

Date: 2/26/2009 5:32:00 AM

what an amazing piece MJ the hurt brought anger, the anger brought action.... that's human nature.. isn't it?--but an amazing piece

Christopher Higgins

Date: 2/26/2009 4:54:00 AM

I love this piece Michael.. the nature of the business.. sad reality my friend..I love how you laid this piece out and the flow of the write swings nicely..the ending is on point.. wonderful write.