oo-writer, nicely done! You hear about people staying in touch with their inner child, hmmmm............this provokes curiosity hmmmm, I wonder if someone was extremely sensitive if they could tap into the inner child of another? hmmmmmm

Foamy blue-green drifting vibes of ahhhhh floating on gentle soothing energy 'cause tigger bouncing would just be tooo flippin much right now and you'd be holler'n "Down wench, Down" and well, if I do say so my self, I'm not THAT much of a bee-yotch! but I will roll like a buffalo if ya want and you can step on me to cross that bridge if needs be

Ohhhh Art, no darlin and I'm sorry for your loss and that you're going through this, but it does eventually bring you closer and more aware of (this sounds weird and I hope you know how I mean it)losing a being and yet and still, NOT losing them if ya know what I mean. Yes, logically, you know but that emotional side is really hard to convince

Yeah, fusion, I've been here and literally done this and was surprised how long the cycle can actually take, but I realized the longer you try to put it off, it seems the longer it takes to complete the entire process.

Thank-you LAMom, I so love you and the feeling is mutual. Ewwww, I'm gettin' mushy, ewwww (I'm gonna go crrrrASH some hot wheels - that'll straighten me out, lol)

Lovely thread, the OP, the comments, the whole thang, well done!

and it's illegal to slap 'em!

thanks (((((grrrroup hug)))))

And yes, you would be greatly missed.

I need sleeeeep. catch'cha later y' all.............

Into the Void -----------

Pain over left eye,
Likened to that of a sinus infection.
Systems check - no, it’s not mine.

Emotional release is being
Stomped down, pushed back,
And caged in this region.

Tears need to be shed,
Rivers of snot need to run unimpeded
Down a grief crumpled face.

A pillow needs to be held
Tightly clenched to a chest
As a frame rocks unknowingly mimicking the comfort of that style chair.

The feeling of a hand
Gently, lovingly squeezing your shoulder,
“Let
Go…………”

A mouth opens seemingly of its own accord--------

Quietly whimpered mumbled words
Grow to whining as the force builds
To a gut wrenching wailing of grief

The dam explodes
And raw emotion gushes forth
Ripping, gauging, biting and tearing through.

A living body, heart, mind, and soul
Listlessly crawls under covers
As exhaustion overtakes the battle worn being.

Sleep, sleep, peacefully and deeply.
You have survived hurricane grief.

Yes, there will be future squalls
And maybe even a few more storms,
But now you know, you have the combined
Strength and courage to prevail
Grief’s hail.

"I hurt." "I'm frustrated." "I'm out of control and have no clue how to regain control." "I can't express it other than to share it with you - a cruel grip of hurt." "I need a time out!"

Very well depicted. I've been on both sides of this fence, there are no winners-------until, yes, until the way to self-control is found and the lashing out ends. It is not simple, there are many factors, but, but, but YES it is possible! Attention, constant attention to reactions is required to begin with. Triggers are found, causes of inflammation are identified, then the process of "Uh-oh, here I go, where to direct it instead, how to direct it instead?" The answers evolve just as the current reactions evolved. I always thought of it as reprogramming myself.

Actually, Kace, there's a topic for ya, a 5-8 year old child's view of death. The confusion with all the phrases used that are easily misunderstood and the foreign concept. How the child's understanding progresses is up to you.

Okay, I can't help thinking about "Edmund" (the younger brother), I believe his name is, in "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" or whatever order is proper for the name of the movie. It's been too long since I read the book so I can't compare with that.

There's a scene in the movie where he's all alone, craving the attention of the witch and the treats she bestows and at the same time missing his family who more than not doesn't see anything anywhere near the way he does so he always seems to feel he's, "inappropriate" around them. I thought about taking away the cigarette with him being in the scene, but the more I think about it, that is precisely something Edmund would do because he thought no one would "know".

The analogy of the cigarette staying warm, I'm too literal for that. Whether your with another or by yourself, that cigarette is going to go out eventually just like life.

Thanks, Steven, for sharing with us too!

Thanks, Angel.

Thanks, T-Bear!

Fuu sion, thanks!

Thanks for taking the time, y'all. Perhaps just perhaps there are similarities that out rank differences..........

Hate crimes are NOT NORMAL and they should NOT be normal.

Words, simply words, those words were followed by FISTS, not one pair of fists against another pair in a boxing ring, there were no gloves, there was no official, THERE WAS NO BELL to end the rounds of gang plummeting.

If NORMAL means UN-SAFE, do tell, are your children in this school? Tomorrow everyone wearing pink will be beat up by gang violence and mentality - this is what thinking this type of behavior is NORMAL will lead to...........watch out wearers of BLUE - you're turn will come!

What has a body, mind, and soul and can make informed decisions?

Until a few days ago, I would have replied, "a human - well one that is not mentally challenged" oh dear, do you know a good shrink? Testing may be required.

Nope - no hate happenin' here. Curious as to why the question is asked though. I know there is irritation regarding fishing laws in MN, but hate seems a harsh call for that.

She is and she teaches, dispelling misconceptions as she goes on many levels and aspects of life.

Yup, expand your profile a bit and starting this thread, good start! Hmmmm, what would attract you to a thread or a profile. What are you a student of? Participate in the forums and allow your interests to lead you.