Boundaries by auntietk

Writers • Realism • posted on Mar 12, 2008

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BOUNDARIES The issue is Boundaries, Once again. Just when I thought I had it figured out Someone came along, Showed me the holes In my reasoning. "Won't get fooled again" Rings mocking in my ears, And I shake my head, Caught once more. Didn't take as long To figure out This time. Still, I needed help. The topic is Boundaries, Over and over again. Your behavior hooked me in, And I thought of you Instead of me. I blithely went there again After I was sure I was done Buying into that song. Doesn't make you wrong, Doesn't make me wrong, Just shows me Where I've things Left to learn Things about myself. You can take care of you. I have plenty on my plate Without worrying about Doing your dishes As well as my own. Back on track. I'll probably get fooled again. I know there are things left to learn, Because I'm not Dead Yet.

Comments (28)

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beachzz

11:43PM | Wed, 12 March 2008

Oh yes, indeed, do I GET this one!!! It's all part of life, this constant learning. We will get fooled, but we'll also love, live and feel, and that's what makes it ok. Thanks for reminding me!!

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Merrylee

12:03AM | Thu, 13 March 2008

Okay Tara I'll straighen up......got a phone call tonight from a long ago friend, who knew me before I married Larry, but she was always in the background and can't wait to talk to her...I wasn't home when she called.

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barbdennist

12:13AM | Thu, 13 March 2008

There is a lot here to ponder in these words from your heart. I especially like the part near the end that begins with "You can take care of you". I need to learn that too.

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Ra3vyn

12:23AM | Thu, 13 March 2008

Another excellent poem and image, Thanks for sharing, Tara :)

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ledwolorz

1:37AM | Thu, 13 March 2008

Beautiful poem and work.

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Chipka

3:16AM | Thu, 13 March 2008

Oooooh! This is stunning and so utterly true...I love this glimpse into your thought processes and your life. Writing is always an excellent way of working stuff out, no matter what form it takes...and in this little gem, there are so many great bit. I especially love: "I have plenty on my plate without worrying about doing your dishes." That's an absolute zinger! I love it! I've felt that way, but I've never expressed it so succinctly! Fantastic!

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durleybeachbum

3:18AM | Thu, 13 March 2008

Brilliant, Tara! I especially like the metaphor of doing the dishes, superb!!!

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fredster66

4:10AM | Thu, 13 March 2008

Great writing... excellent work!

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NekhbetSun

4:55AM | Thu, 13 March 2008

Ohhhh yes, how many times have you trusted people, loved people, put your faith in people only to be let down, back stabbed or left unceremoniously in the dust !!! Great poem dear Tara!

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JeffG7BRJ

5:36AM | Thu, 13 March 2008

A bit of profound prose there Tara, but you are not on your own, know that, and take it in, 'you are not on your own'. It could well happen again, we are easily fooled, well most of us are. I sure hope it doesn't happen again for you. Superb work. Bravo!!!!!

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meico

7:38AM | Thu, 13 March 2008

Been there, done it, burnt the T-shirt ... and how wryly you've said it all. Damn the dishes - suggest paper plates! wink Mike

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Kelena

7:38AM | Thu, 13 March 2008

wonderful text and picture:)

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awjay

8:03AM | Thu, 13 March 2008

well done

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Janiss

9:46AM | Thu, 13 March 2008

Brilliant words Tara!

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helanker

11:26AM | Thu, 13 March 2008

OHH yes, oh yes. I understand and recognize every words you wrote. So darn excellent and wise, dear Tara.

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hipps13

11:44AM | Thu, 13 March 2008

WOW Tara this is just wonderful the words the image stick close to home an instant fav sweet smile to you warm hug with love, Lin

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moochagoo

1:34PM | Thu, 13 March 2008

Excellent poem ! :))

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mickuk50

3:28PM | Thu, 13 March 2008

wise words from a wise lady ,but inevitably there is always a next time .so well written my friend your talents no know bounds :o) mick

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goodoleboy

5:00PM | Thu, 13 March 2008

Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. In my status as a goodolboy rube, I had to read through your prose three times before I knew where all this was going. When it comes to boundaries, all I know about that subject are barbed and razor wire, fences, walls, doors, gates, appropriate behavior, physical interfacing, lines in the sand, pedestrian crossings, borders, and similar issues. But, nothing about dishes.

frankie96

5:07PM | Thu, 13 March 2008

No dishes...or windows...chin up....

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jocko500

7:00PM | Thu, 13 March 2008

real good writeing . on the money if you ask me

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Lunastar

7:05PM | Thu, 13 March 2008

So very true.

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lizzibell

2:25AM | Fri, 14 March 2008

Beautiful work...

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artaddict2

5:55AM | Fri, 14 March 2008

Wow!Tara I can sure relate to this one. Very true. Its a slight comfort to read everyones comments to know I'm not alone on this one. Thanks.

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ontar1

5:10PM | Fri, 14 March 2008

Cool, excellent work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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D.C.Monteny

8:44PM | Sat, 15 March 2008

What a wonderful gem of a poem. Just as with Chipka, these words "I have plenty on my plate Without worrying about Doing your dishes As well as my own" have stuck inside my brain, from the moment i read them. So to the point, it could almost be a short poem on it's own. Exceptional stuff!!!!!!

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