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Saturday, 4 July 2015

MAELSTROM

The e-mail states you've gone away -
bland and cold, explanation free.
I don't know what to think or say.

The student gives the tutor his pay.
They depart for the Alps together to ski.
The e-mail states you've gone away.

The dutiful wife has had her day.
His waning interest she's failed to see.
I don't know what to think or say.

A wedding ring slowly turning to clay,
that spreads from finger to the rest of me.
The e-mail states you've gone away.

My equilibrium has gone astray:
images of betrayal are all I see.
I don't know what to think or say.

The fairy tale died when I read today
between the lines "You're nothing to me!"
The e-mail states you've gone away.
I don't know what to think or say...
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52 comments:

  1. Blogoratti4 July 2015 at 15:30

    Its always sad when love leaves, and even sadder when there's no explanation.

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    1. Ygraine4 July 2015 at 16:39

      Yes, really sad. I have been there...many times although, thankfully, not recently!
      Many thanks.:))

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  2. Gloria Baker4 July 2015 at 16:42

    Oh dear, is really sad. Loads of love dear Ygraine, xoxoxox

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    1. Ygraine7 July 2015 at 13:44

      Thank you so much, Gloria...and lots of love back! :)
      xoxoxo

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  3. Gloria Baker4 July 2015 at 16:43

    You are really special for all we love and read you:))

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    1. Ygraine7 July 2015 at 13:45

      Oh wow...you are so, so kind, dear Gloria.
      I can't begin to express how much that means to me...brings a tear to my eye.

      Much Love & Hugs xoxoxo

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    2. Gloria Baker7 July 2015 at 15:57

      Send you love dear and hope you are doing well!!
      xoxox

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  4. Anthony Duce4 July 2015 at 16:48

    A familiar sad story covered so very well.
    A shallow coward I see.
    Wonderful writing.

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    1. Ygraine7 July 2015 at 13:49

      Just an echo of the things I see around me, Anthony.
      Absolutely! A real cowardly act...to tell someone that way. I could never do that to someone who had shared my life.
      Thank you so much...:))

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  5. Geo.4 July 2015 at 17:46

    Well-titled --Maelstrom-- and well-composed: An upheaval, and the reason disappears in the vortex. I sure like how you write.

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    1. Ygraine7 July 2015 at 13:51

      Oh wow...that is such a compliment, Geo!
      Thank you so much...:))

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  6. JFM4 July 2015 at 17:56

    Very sad when love fades...
    and how cold can one be to send
    such news by email
    that lacks even the persons
    essence on a simple piece of paper.

    Hello, dearest Ygraine, you talented, talented writer :)

    Hugs and Love
    xoxoxo

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    1. Ygraine7 July 2015 at 13:57

      Oh Jan, my dear friend...thank you so, so much!
      Yes, I've seen so much of this type of cowardice going on around me recently...that I almost feel the pain personally.
      It is so sad.:(

      Thank you again my dear friend...

      All my Love & Hugs xoxoxo

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  7. X4 July 2015 at 18:51

    Ouch, this is painful. Clay crumbles all too fast. And waining interest leads to wandering hearts. Love is def not simple.

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    1. Ygraine7 July 2015 at 14:01

      Downright difficult if you ask me! lol
      It is one of those life experiences that I will probably never quite get the hang of.:/

      Many thanks, "X" :)

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  8. ^.^5 July 2015 at 00:47

    ... just discovered u via blogoratti ... will be back here for sure ... hello from AB, Canada ... Love, cat.

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    1. ^.^5 July 2015 at 01:18

      PS: ... my wedding ring isn't turning into clay (I wish) ... instead it's so tight, I cannot get it off ... but then again, it's a good reminder in more than one way ... Love, cat.

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    2. Ygraine7 July 2015 at 14:07

      Hi Cat...and thank you so much for visiting me here!
      Ha...my wedding ring is just the opposite - keeps falling off (especially in the cold weather!). Hope there isn't some sort of warning in that!!

      Have a great day.

      A Hug :))

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  9. Linda5 July 2015 at 03:22

    It is sad when love fades, but I think that it can help to strengthen us. Beautifully written, dear Ygraine!

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  10. Linda5 July 2015 at 03:22

    It is sad when love fades, but I think that it can help to strengthen us. Beautifully written, dear Ygraine!

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    1. Ygraine7 July 2015 at 14:09

      I think you're absolutely right, Linda!
      At my advanced age (lol), I am just beginning to learn that negative experiences can be viewed as great learning curves!!

      Many thanks, my dear friend.:)

      xoxoxo

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  11. Dumcho's NOTEBOOK5 July 2015 at 07:17

    Opps.. this is another piece of painful note. It is really sad.

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    1. Ygraine7 July 2015 at 14:13

      Yes, a sad fact of life for so many.
      I'm not altogether sure what prompted me to write this...but I guess it is the fact that I have witnessed this happening around me so often...and I am filled with compassion...

      Many thanks, my dear friend! :))

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  12. The Unknowngnome5 July 2015 at 10:49

    Hi Yg.

    Isn't fun to be able to write? ;)

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    1. Ygraine7 July 2015 at 14:16

      Oh TUG...so good to hear from you!
      You have been sorely missed.:(

      Oh yes...a lot of fun...and you've taught me so much...

      Thank you, my friend.:))

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  13. Anonymous6 July 2015 at 04:30

    Dear Ygraine,

    My kind friend, a poem of great sorrow, that's been told.

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    1. Ygraine7 July 2015 at 14:22

      Sadly...a story of our times I guess, Lon.:(

      But at least I know I could never do anything like this to anyone I love...and I strongly suspect you never would either...

      Thank you so much, my dear friend.:))

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  14. Nick6 July 2015 at 09:19

    A villanelle! I haven't seen one of those in years. Thank you.

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    1. Ygraine7 July 2015 at 14:25

      My pleasure, Nick...it was great fun reviving this one! ;)

      Many thanks.:)

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  15. alp6 July 2015 at 10:42

    Te mando un abrazo..espero que pases buen verano...un saludo desde Murcia...

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    1. Ygraine7 July 2015 at 14:26

      Thank you so much, Alp...all very gratefully received!

      Have a wonderful day.:))

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  16. Unknown6 July 2015 at 11:46

    Ygraine, the worse pain: the lies, because that's what they are. Gone away, never leave a number, and change last name. Because....Oh how write the poison inflicted xoxoxo

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    1. Ygraine7 July 2015 at 14:31

      Guess we've all been there at some time, haven't we, Sweetie?!
      And the hurt never quite disappears, no matter how many years pass.
      Many thanks, dear Lorraine.:)

      I still can't get access to your blog, Sweetie.
      And I'm missing you so much! :(
      But will keep trying...
      xoxoxo

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    2. Unknown8 July 2015 at 11:26

      it's not accepting anything, here's my new one: http://photographl.blogspot.ca/

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    3. Ygraine11 July 2015 at 10:36

      Many thanks, Sweetie. I will try now. :)

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  17. Magyar6 July 2015 at 21:14

    Often that that is, is better than that that was.

    of years
    tangled in my mind's heart
    lonely steps

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    1. Ygraine7 July 2015 at 14:32

      Oh that is so profound, Doug...so deep and moving.
      Oh how I hope I can someday write as eloquently as you!

      Thank you so, so much.:))

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  18. Magic Love Crow7 July 2015 at 03:09

    So sad, but so beautiful written by you! Big Hugs ;o) Missed you!

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    1. Ygraine7 July 2015 at 14:34

      Oh I've been missing you so much too, Sweetie!
      I do so hope you are OK now. Your beautiful talent is so worth waiting for...:)

      Lots of Love & Hugs xoxoxo

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  19. Victoria7 July 2015 at 12:56

    Hi Ygraine! Love the lyrical energy to this poem and the sharp-harsh- moody vibe of hurt and sorrow spilling out from it.Awesome! I especially loved the visual imagery of a ring turning to clay..mesmerizing! The title got me too..brilliant!
    Hugs, love your writing..it always sparks my mind with energy, creativity and stories!
    Wishing you a most beautiful day!

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    1. Ygraine7 July 2015 at 14:39

      Oh wow...I honestly had no idea this one would be liked this much!
      Your more than kind words have truly made my day...thank you...thank you...from the depths of my heart!

      Have a truly magical day, dear Kindred!

      Much Love & Hugs xoxoxo

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  20. June Candy7 July 2015 at 22:28

    I love this:

    "A wedding ring slowly turning to clay,
    that spreads from finger to the rest of me."

    Very powerful.

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    1. June Candy7 July 2015 at 22:29

      Oh, very clever title too ... maelstrom/email.

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    2. Ygraine9 July 2015 at 14:52

      Hi June...thank you so much for your visit, and for your kind comment. I really appreciate both!

      Hope you are having a great Thursday! :))

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  21. Lux G.8 July 2015 at 07:11

    I think my heart just broke.

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    1. Ygraine9 July 2015 at 14:54

      Oh Lux...so sorry!! ;)

      I am still visiting your blog...and loving it.:))

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  22. Giancarlo10 July 2015 at 15:11

    Un felice fine settimana per te...ciao.

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  23. Giancarlo10 July 2015 at 15:11

    Un felice fine settimana per te...ciao.

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    1. Ygraine11 July 2015 at 10:22

      Hi Giancarlo...and wishing you a super weekend too! :))

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  24. Existe Sempre Um Lugar10 July 2015 at 17:18

    Boa tarde, é possível corrigir, mudar o já foi feito é impossível, o que foi feito é para sempre, após um contrato de anel de casamento terminar, nada mais se pode fazer sobre este, de nada serve chover no molhado, assim, certamente que pode aparecer outro anel de casamento.
    O poema é maravilhoso, tenha um bom fim de semana.
    AG

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    1. Ygraine11 July 2015 at 10:25

      Many thanks, AG...there is so much wisdom in your words.
      When something is over, it is probably best to move on.

      Wishing you a great weekend too.:))

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  25. Unknown20 July 2015 at 11:54

    oh and ps i'm back, same blog, I will blog on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, cut bill in half and still witness such incredible talent, that I obviously can't live without. You are the dramatic, authentic, History Writer I bow...

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