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Am I Wrong...?
by Ed Matlack → (All Poetry by Ed Matlack)
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More could be written herein,
More could be said regards past sin,
But instead I stopped where I did,
For whining today I did for myself forbid...e


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Most people seem to think,

That I shouldn’t be alone on a holiday,

Frankly, and I apologize to those I love,

But that line of thinking to me does stink…

 

Wherever you are, if you are not there,

Then you ain’t anyplace or anywhere,

Christmas & such is just another day,

For Rufuz & I to have fun, relax or play…

 

I’ve been alone so many years past,

That I have really developed for myself,

An overcoat of steel reinforced cement cast,

I have my days like everyone else,

But in reality I am okay all alone,

And to be honest I consider it my karmic atone(ment)…

 

 

© ed ~~~ 12/25/08


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 Reviews of "Am I Wrong...?"
Reviewed on December 26, 2008
ED - PROFOUND INDEED!

Reminds me of the lyrics - "... send in the Clowns, there ought to be Clowns -
maybe next year..."

My Lady Friend, Pat, and I had a good quiet evening at my trailer Xmas Eve, and enjoyed 2 good movies, and other 'stuff' - and yesterday was spent with my family and a great dinner - then, a MAD RUSH to her daughter's in the evening for a surprise - her son & his fiance' were here from TEXAS, which she didn't know about.

She has 3 local grand-children and 2 semis - but I have none. So, I enjoy my SOLITUDE IMMENSELY! Peace & Quiet promote Thinking, Writing, and Total Relaxation -

ERGO - IT IS GOOD! ES VERDAD?

In 5 days, ole Father Time will be replaced by the cute lil Newborn - HAPPY NEW YEAR!

TK

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on December 26, 2008
Glad you had a wonderful Christmas, quiet is good. Wishing you , Rufuz and Rene' the best through the New Year.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed on December 25, 2008
Not wrong at all: sometimes the best Christmases are those by yourself. No family to argue with, etc., etc.. :) Hope yours was happy, in any event!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed on December 25, 2008
I am glad you have Rufuz and Rene'; at least you have somebody with you on Christmas. Forgot about that. Sorry. Hope you had a good one!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :)

Reviewed by J. Allen Wilson
Reviewed on December 25, 2008
It is never wrong when one is sure of oneself...yet 100 persent surety id oft unattainable...bloom where you are and grow in the coming knowledge.

Al

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on December 25, 2008
i often like time alone-i dont feel lonely-just enjoy the solitude-nice write

Reviewed on December 25, 2008
I agree wholeheartedly with Regis, Bless you Jersey!

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on December 25, 2008
I do not think that you are wrong at all, Ed. I appreciate your philosophical perspective. Warmest regards to you and to Rufuz with love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on December 25, 2008
I hope that PeeWee and me aren't just acquittances you knuclehead, cause we are you brothers that because of Mom we can't let you alone!

Edvard the Elder

PS: PeeWee will tell Mom about you preferring being alone...instead.


Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on December 25, 2008
Well said. To write, I must be alone. It doesn't bother me to be alone, for my mind is up beat and mobile, carrying me away from lonely thoughts.

On the other hand these *itches sure feel good hugging and kissing and constantly refilling my food tray.

But then, I don't have a warm and furry tongue kisser, like Rufus to make me forget the distaff. ;-)

Ron

Reviewed on December 25, 2008
Trust me Ed, you are never alone.

S

Reviewed on December 25, 2008
Hello Ed,



You are not wrong, you're so right. Being alone does not mean being lonely, and yes, one can be with a lot of people but be lonely inside. Great wisdom here.

Cynthia

Reviewed by Flying Fox Ted L Glines (Reader)
Reviewed on December 25, 2008
My friend, I am alone too. I am a hermit by choice. Yesterday, my love, Patty, overstepped herself by proposing marriage to me, and I am still stunned today. Maybe I will still be stunned next Tuesday, or next August, because being a hermit is a hard habit to break (hermits never have to show love or feeling). Will I slap Patty's offer away? NOPE -- my mother never raised any idiots!

Merry Christmas!!!

Ted


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