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Michael, please be careful with those pain killers.
You know they will only make things worse. I'm surprised they've cleared you to go. I understand, somehow, what you mean about leaving something of yourself there. But, I'm afraid that you won't find it there -- that you might only feel more frustrated in looking. It may just take a different approach when you come home to fill that space, find yourself again. You're not alone in this feeling, you know. I have heard it from other friends who were there. Take care of body and spirit, and remember your life is here when this is all over. Please keep posting and let us know you are safe.
posted by
Temple
on September 29, 2005 at 4:22 PM
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Temple,
Thanks so much. I know last time I wanted to come home but all changed after a month of being back, I felt out of place and a stranger. I am still recovering from my spine surgery but it will not stop me from going, the docs wil just give me plenty of percocets to manage the pain. I do miss it, I left something of mine over there and I need to get it back ( whatever it is)
posted by
michael_pilarte
on September 29, 2005 at 11:33 AM
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Michael, life is good...but I just saw you were going back to Iraq?
You know, talking to you when you were there you just wanted to come home. I'm really sorry you have to go, although knowing your mindset now, part of you wants to go. Please be safe. Thanks for stopping by, I was going to come by your blog to let you know I'm sending you good thoughts.
posted by
Temple
on September 29, 2005 at 8:48 AM
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Hi temple......hope that life is treating you well
posted by
michael_pilarte
on September 29, 2005 at 8:41 AM
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Temple...
This is a beautiful poem and very easy to relate with. Thank you for sharing! 
posted by
BrightIrish
on September 21, 2005 at 6:40 AM
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symphony
thank you, as always
:)
posted by
Temple
on September 20, 2005 at 11:24 PM
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Great work...
posted by
_Symphony_
on September 19, 2005 at 12:23 PM
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Jimmy, I commented on your blog that I didn't hate anything...
....about your blog....my comment just posted twice and I hated
that. Sorry. :)
posted by
Temple
on September 19, 2005 at 6:25 AM
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Hi Jimmy...
the kitty whisperer....I was hoping to see how that worked in New Orleans....peace to you, too....
posted by
Temple
on September 19, 2005 at 6:24 AM
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MysticGmekeepr
What a lovely compliment, thank you. Yes, that painting is part of my blog all the time. I think it's wonderful. The artist was very young, like 16, I think. Very talented. Thank for the wonderful comment.
posted by
Temple
on September 19, 2005 at 6:19 AM
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Spitfire
I love scent....it takes me away. It was kinda sad to wash mr. blackheart outta my clothes, but he's bad news. That's too bad. But, toys break and we have to throw them away. ;)
posted by
Temple
on September 19, 2005 at 5:32 AM
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?
What exactly do you hate about that?
I'm going to bed now, but just checked and saw the comments and was wondering what about it you hated...
posted by
jimmy68
on September 18, 2005 at 11:46 PM
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Hello there kitty whisperer...
peace...
posted by
jimmy68
on September 18, 2005 at 10:04 PM
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Temple
you write such lovely ethereal poetry...like you turn words into mist with some gentling touch. I love that painting too. I think you posted it before. beautiful!
posted by
MysticGmekeepr
on September 18, 2005 at 7:27 PM
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T,
It's amazing what scent can do. It is the most powerful memory trigger. This is a beautiful poem and I'm sure many can relate to it.
posted by
SpitFire70
on September 18, 2005 at 4:02 PM
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Ahhh, Libby....
I was wondering how long it would take until someone made that reference!
posted by
Temple
on September 17, 2005 at 5:40 PM
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Masky
Well, I'm glad you came back! Thank you for the kind words about my bio....it's true, sometimes we need the brick of enlightenment to bring us to our rightful place in our journey. :) It hurts like hell, but it builds a good house and in the end we can't see any other way to be.
posted by
Temple
on September 17, 2005 at 5:40 PM
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"I'm gonna wash that man right out of my clothes..."
posted by
Holy_Grail
on September 17, 2005 at 11:32 AM
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Temple...I used to be behindamask...a naive, virgin blogger. Many summer
commitments left me feeling it would be better to cancel my subscription and come back later. Plus, I needed to regroup and rethink about what I wanted to turn my experience into here on Blogit. Well, later is here, though in limited increments. And I have decided to focus on poetry, spirituality, and putting ideas out there for others to contemplate. We'll see how that goes.
I was just reading your About Me Page, and I appreciate your frankness and openness. I like how you said that had it not been for your past situations you were too stubborn to find yourself where you are today. That's a very powerful statement. I wish you luck on your journey. And, I look forward to going through your posts! ~Mask
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Masky
on September 17, 2005 at 5:47 AM
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Hi Masky, and welcome :)
Yes, indeed....fragrance is such a strong connection. Some of my strongest memories come from scent. In this case laundry day was to wash the scent and the boy from my mind, because neither deserve my indulgence any longer. :) I read somewhere that you were gone for the summer and back now.....did you used to be someone different? Thanks so much for the great visual comment and for the read.
posted by
Temple
on September 17, 2005 at 5:02 AM
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Temple
ahhh, scent. The smell of perfume or cologned wrapped in cotton fiber. The smell of the self or others tangled in a knotted blanket. I thoroughly enjoyed this, as I tend not to launder certain scents away...hold on to them for just a little longer. Beautiful!
posted by
Masky
on September 17, 2005 at 4:33 AM
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