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Posted by Toph on September 6, 2005, at 18:23:42
Peer long into the madman's vacant stare
Whose retina seems detatched from cerebral
Thought, recollection, connection,
Dark pupils deep as an empty well.Sight, sound sucked into the vortex
Swallowed by a torrent of fear and loathing
So powerfully consuming
That consciousness wanes.
Posted by Susan47 on September 6, 2005, at 21:03:34
In reply to Behind the Lens, posted by Toph on September 6, 2005, at 18:23:42
Oh, Ouch, Toph.
Posted by Toph on September 6, 2005, at 21:07:52
In reply to Re: Behind the Lens, posted by Susan47 on September 6, 2005, at 21:03:34
I'm OK Susan. I haven't looked out of that well for a long time, but I see dispair in the eyes of a lot of the elderly I visit.
Posted by Susan47 on September 6, 2005, at 21:20:27
In reply to Re: Behind the Lens » Susan47, posted by Toph on September 6, 2005, at 21:07:52
Is the despair out of not feeling like a life's been well-lived and now you're at the end of it? Is it from helplessness, hopelessness, loneliness, poverty, illness ... because I don't ever want to get to that, never, I want to avoid it like hell, it would be hell to live the end in despair. Better off dead.
Posted by Toph on September 7, 2005, at 10:25:14
In reply to Re: Behind the Lens, posted by Susan47 on September 6, 2005, at 21:20:27
> Is the despair out of not feeling like a life's been well-lived and now you're at the end of it? Is it from helplessness, hopelessness, loneliness, poverty, illness ... >
It's hard to generalize, but yeah, most of those things plus a huge sense of loss - loss of their health, friends, family, community and an overwhelming fear that soon they will lose the last thing they care about... their home.
Posted by Damos on September 8, 2005, at 18:01:41
In reply to Re: Behind the Lens, posted by Toph on September 7, 2005, at 10:25:14
You are such a good man. You've got a big warm heart and so much kindess in you. It's always nice just knowing you're around. And of course you've helped me see 'man-boobs' and male nipples in a whole new light.
Thanks for being here mate.
Posted by Toph on September 8, 2005, at 20:11:39
In reply to Toph, posted by Damos on September 8, 2005, at 18:01:41
I see you've kept abreast of my posts Damos.
You seem to be a considerate fellow yourself. If only kindness were currency, many of us here would be wealthy indeed.
Posted by alexandra_k on September 8, 2005, at 20:43:15
In reply to Re: » Damos, posted by Toph on September 8, 2005, at 20:11:39
((((Susan))))
((((Toph))))
((((Damos))))three of my favourite people
:-)
Posted by Damos on September 11, 2005, at 17:27:58
In reply to Re:, posted by alexandra_k on September 8, 2005, at 20:43:15
Why thank you Aex, I am honoured to be included in such fine company.
(((Susan)))
(((Toph)))
(((Alex)))Are surely three of mine :-)
Posted by Toph on September 12, 2005, at 9:16:00
In reply to Re: » alexandra_k, posted by Damos on September 11, 2005, at 17:27:58
Four fine friends flaunting fond philosophical freedoms fervently
Posted by Susan47 on September 14, 2005, at 22:35:25
In reply to Re:, posted by alexandra_k on September 8, 2005, at 20:43:15
You're incredibly sweet. I like you.
Posted by Susan47 on September 14, 2005, at 22:36:22
In reply to et al, posted by Toph on September 12, 2005, at 9:16:00
Posted by alexandra_k on September 15, 2005, at 17:55:18
In reply to Re: » alexandra_k, posted by Susan47 on September 14, 2005, at 22:35:25
> You're incredibly sweet. I like you.
:-)
You say a fair few things I don't think I'd ever find the courage to say. I like you too :-)
Posted by Susan47 on September 15, 2005, at 23:48:41
In reply to Re: » Susan47, posted by alexandra_k on September 15, 2005, at 17:55:18
There really are some people who're so paranoid they would think my opening up was stupid; I know that. It's just because they don't know what they're missing. You gotta like yourself.
Posted by alexandra_k on September 16, 2005, at 18:25:30
In reply to Heehee, why, for courage, or for stupidity?, posted by Susan47 on September 15, 2005, at 23:48:41
> There really are some people who're so paranoid they would think my opening up was stupid; I know that. It's just because they don't know what they're missing. You gotta like yourself.
courage. i meant courage.
:-)
Posted by Susan47 on September 19, 2005, at 22:04:21
In reply to Re: Heehee, why, for courage, or for stupidity? » Susan47, posted by alexandra_k on September 16, 2005, at 18:25:30
Heh, thanks, I'll take your nice compliment to me. Same back at ya, sweetie :)
Posted by Susan47 on October 18, 2005, at 21:27:40
In reply to et al, posted by Toph on September 12, 2005, at 9:16:00
This was over a month ago, but I just realized you may have mistaken my tone in my response to this, your lovely post. Which would be terrible, I prefer to think I've been overlooked.
Posted by Toph on October 19, 2005, at 15:32:51
In reply to Re: et al, posted by Susan47 on October 18, 2005, at 21:27:40
The latter, an oversight, sorry. Gotta lay low again, suze. The dog has seemed to found my scent.
Posted by Susan47 on October 19, 2005, at 20:44:52
In reply to Re: et al » Susan47, posted by Toph on October 19, 2005, at 15:32:51
Posted by gardenergirl on October 19, 2005, at 22:24:03
In reply to Re: et al » Susan47, posted by Toph on October 19, 2005, at 15:32:51
Posted by Toph on October 20, 2005, at 15:06:12
In reply to Toph, you okay? (nm) » Toph, posted by gardenergirl on October 19, 2005, at 22:24:03
Everything looks alright on the outside.
Posted by gardenergirl on October 20, 2005, at 15:35:05
In reply to Re: Toph, you okay? » gardenergirl, posted by Toph on October 20, 2005, at 15:06:12
That's something....how's the inside look?
Do you accept cyber hugs? (((Toph)))
(If not, just assume that was an air-hug)
gg
Posted by Toph on October 20, 2005, at 23:39:12
In reply to Re: Toph, you okay? » Toph, posted by gardenergirl on October 20, 2005, at 15:35:05
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