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While the ashes of marriage #2 were cooling, I began a journal here in verse, to keep myself out of trouble. So far so good, and one day at a time. I took a hiatus this past January, and I missed it terribly. Writing daily had changed the way I think - not my opinions, but the process of thinking itself. So here I am back again, and hungry. I began with three rules: (1) Iambic pentameter, (2) Perfect rhyme, and (3) It had to be true (no hyperbole). I hereby amend rule number 3: If I'm writing about myself, yes, it has to be true. But it doesn't, if I want to tell a story.

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AUGUST 10, 2010 12:56AM

Thinking (A Triolet). Monday Aug 9, 2010

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Now two years on, with papers signed and waiting,
I start to think of all the little things.
One friend is moving on, already dating,
Now two years on, with papers signed and waiting.
But even if the life that I'm creating
Could fix the pain that broken loving brings,
Now two years on, with papers signed and waiting,
I start to think of all the little things.

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It's lovely, DB. I'm so sorry for your loss, and I'm honored to see your journey through this unknown territory.
Thinking of you ... and sending a hug.
Beautiful piece...
We always wait to think about the "Little things," when all we have left is the silence.
{{{{HUGS}}}}
Fascinating how context magically transforms the same two lines.
My favorite so far DB, aching palpable.
This Triolet hit me where I live. In my case it has been nearly a year and the papers are not signed and waiting. The pain is still there when the little things need to be done. Very lovely Triolet.
Next! as they say..:)
Sending huge hugs
Very nice! I can relate. R-
So much beauty comes out of so much pain. Your poetry reminds me of that every time I read it._r
"... with papers signed and waiting ...." Your words bring me back to that time. I remember and am thinking of you.
DB--

I too had a harder time the second year post-divorce, tougher even than the first anniversary.

Therapy helped me immensely and helped me boil everything down to this essence: Why, did I want a man who didn't want me?

So it is for you; think about doing likewise
Reading your poems, I often feel like I'm seeing a whole world in miniature, like a little doll house of intense emotion. They break my heart. Believe me, anyone who can make someone feel that will find a love that isn't broken very, very soon.
I'm sorry, D. Bard. But I sense that a happy shift is at hand. :)
Hi everyone. I am very grateful to you all for coming by. Just a quick hello to everyone before turning in -- last night's poem kept me up way too late.

hugs ~ Thanks for the ouch - I'm grateful for the empathy.

Canuck ~ Thanks for coming by! Yes and you know, these "next chapters" have a way of not announcing themselves until we're in the middle of them.

froggy ~ don't forget I did this once before -- although there were no kids in my first marriage. But the territory isn't completely "unknown".

Kate ~ do this for me tonight: go give your sweetheart a hug that surprises.

fireeyes24 ~ Yes precisely. And believe me, it's pretty darned quiet here.

Jan ~ That is why I'm so intrigued by this form. Thanks for letting me know that it worked - that was exactly what I wanted to accomplish.

rita ~ Really, your favorite? You make a guy want to drive all the way to your town and stroll through the emergency room doors, just for a cup of coffee.

RomanticPoetess ~ Ouch - my best to you. I know that coming to an agreed-on paper is a very, very difficult process.

Linda ~ I do like the way you cut to the heart of it. I think I'll go try your macaroni and cheese recipe, just for that.

Dave ~ Yes, I know you have a parallel story. I hope all is well, or getting there. And I always appreciate your coming by to read.

Joan ~ Thank you. I'm glad that you come by to read. Now like I said to Kate, go give your husband a kiss that surprises him.

anna1 - I hope that time was not too difficult for you. I am always very grateful that you come by to read.

elsma03 ~ Thank you for your advice. All in good time, I think.

Caroline ~ Your compliments make me very grateful. And as for that "very, very soon" part, the sentiment makes me very grateful indeed.

Susan ~ You're seconding Caroline's note? Thank you for those wishes.

Thank you again, to everyone. I'm going to fall into bed now.

Your servant.
DB, I wish I could ... I wish I could more than anything. : (