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Linda Moses
Linda Moses
Dec 10, 2008 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

DISTANT MEMORY

Got my umbrella
Got my best smile
Everything will be all right
In just a little while

Rain may be falling
But I won't be crying
'Cause I know that tomorrow
The sun will be shinning

Can't break my heart
With your cruel words
I'll just keep singing my song
And keep you out of my head

Don't need your love
Don't want your love
You're just a distant memory
Now nothing more to me

Once we were one
But that you destroyed
Needed your space
You said to me

Well, little man
I'll be happy to oblige
You go your way
And I'll go mine

What's that you say
You want the dog
Oh, no!  No dog, no kids
No house and not the car

They all take up
Space you know
And let's talk about
The space you take up


As there is no room for you
You made your choice
So good bye my love
And life goes on
— Linda Moses, Dec 10, 2008

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Region, Country: Texas, USA

Favorite Poets: rethinking this. have recently started reading the works of some of the greats, I will comment later

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R.M.Shanmugam

17 years 6 months ago

A retorting poem, nicely

A retorting poem, nicely potrayed.'They all take up Space you know' is a well mamrked sarcatism
Linda Moses

Linda Moses

17 years 6 months ago

R.M.

Thank you for reading. I appreciate your comments
Linda Moses

Linda Moses

17 years 6 months ago

Thank you

Barbara for reading and commenting. you are always appreciated.
Robert Melliard

Robert Melliard

17 years 6 months ago

Hi Linda,

This lady seems to go through with her separation quite perkily, and I find it a little strange that she shows no trace of sadness or regret. But the poem tells the story simply and clearly, and sends the unfortunate 'little man' firmly on his way. Best wishes, Robert.
Linda Moses

Linda Moses

17 years 5 months ago

Robert

It is of course fictional. I'm not really that hard. but it was fun to write. Thanks for reading and for your comments.
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prayersbyPatty

17 years 5 months ago

Sometimes sadness and regret

are lived through while the woman is still living with a man. I am not the only woman who cried for a year and feeling all alone way before the papers are filed. As I told my ex, you're right I can't do anything right, go find a pro. Patty
Linda Moses

Linda Moses

17 years 5 months ago

Patty

Your ex lost a beautiful person. I don't know what gets into them after about 16 years or so of marriage. Don't you believe it when he told you that you can't do anything right. That's satan working. Linda
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 5 months ago

wow

Is it a epidemic. *g* I thought wisdom come with age. Respectfully Yours, Barbara
Linda Moses

Linda Moses

17 years 5 months ago

Barbara

Not sure what you mean, and can you tell me what*g* means,I see it a lot and I feel stupid asking. Linda
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 5 months ago

I did too

I asked rett he said it means; Grin *g*, Smile *s*, etc. the meaning, just me rant about self issue your poem reminded me of. After sixteen years of marriage all of a sudden I can't do anything right either. *lol*. So I let my hubby do it all it really eerks his nerve. I'm being bad, but your poem says a lot, though fiction for you, I can relate. I enjoyed non the less. Respectfully Yours, Barbara
Linda Moses

Linda Moses

17 years 5 months ago

Barbara

thank you for letting me know what G means. Have a good night. Linda
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prayersbyPatty

17 years 6 months ago

Linda

Dear friend---- This poem was awesome. What a brave attitude. I admire that I suppose this has been coming for some time. I have heard say if you can't go to heaven with me then to he-- with you. I do not care for depression or whining either sister, Patty
Linda Moses

Linda Moses

17 years 6 months ago

Patty

Thank you, Patty. the piece was fiction, but was fun to write.
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prayersbyPatty

17 years 5 months ago

Linda

I already knew that, never entered my mind that this is an easy subject, but I liked it cause it was NOT depressing. That kind of thing is wearing on my last nerve. your friend, Patty
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zarul

17 years 5 months ago

hi

mutual strength of a soul facing the loss of his/her lover. beautiful mwahx
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 5 months ago

Hi Linda...

it is a shame that two can end up fighting over what they have gathered... your poem may be fiction for you but for many it is more than real... and moving on is hard to face... even when it is needed... enjoyed the read Linda... Richard
Linda Moses

Linda Moses

17 years 5 months ago

Richard

I did go through a divorce when my 4 kids were little. Hardest thing I ever lived through. Wish I could have been a little harder about it back then, it would have been easier on me. Something I will not be writing about. Somehow he ended up with everythig except the kids. He didn't want them. Thank you for your comments, Richard. Always appreciated.
Rett

Rett

17 years 5 months ago

Linda, great write

I have been privy to seeing them fight over a dog! Well written. A couple of rough spots if I may. Everything is going to be all right(Everything will be all right) As now there is no room for you(As there is no room for you) Other than that, WOW!5/5 Respectfully, Rett: "The people of America must really like idiots, look at EVERYONE in Washington." Rett
Linda Moses

Linda Moses

17 years 5 months ago

Rett

Thank you for your help. I made the changes and it reads much better now. Your help is always appreciated Sincerely, Linda
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jean-louis bouzou

17 years 5 months ago

Well done !

First there's pain... then this kind of feeling (life must goes on)... and later, maybe indifference about these memories... Well observed/done... positive words, Linda !... jean-louis