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Self Respect

I placed my treasures at your feet I gave you all my songs so sweet Before my own I placed your need "All for you..." my daily creed My self worth in your reflection The biggest fear .. your rejection Always expecting your rebuff Knowing what I had was not enough Yes, you turned and walked away I always knew you wouldn't stay A little pride at last I found I turned away without a sound........

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 4/22/2010 7:32:00 AM

Oh yes dear Barbara your pride you did find. Excellent writing. Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/21/2010 4:15:00 PM

Turning away is the right thing to do when your needs aren't being met, but I sure do know how hard it is to do that, LNC. And James has offered to cook any fish we catch (or toss). Love, Carolyn

Chuck Keys

Date: 4/21/2010 8:26:00 AM

wow. Little more needs to be said over such a sad experience. Very moving and deeply sensitive. Well stated; class act!

Carrie Richards

Date: 4/21/2010 7:55:00 AM

This leaves a sad feeling of loss, so often seen in relationships gone wrong. Well done, Barbara.