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| For as long as I can remember, I just never fully understood. Just exactly what was expected of me, Always striving to do the best I could. Obeying my parents, to a point, Being the best sister I could be. Never questioning what I was taught, Only the Golden Rule..definitely. As the years progressed, I entered my teenage years. I learned about being a good, good friend, I blossomed in the company of all my peers. These friendships had weathered every storm, The trust and loyalty always put to the test. I stood firm in my committment to them, Sacrificing my own thoughts of what was best. I then graduated, and married within the week, I was now going to be the best wife as well. After two daughters, and years of bliss, Everything started going to Hell. So, once again, trying to be strong, I began my life all over alone. Struggling to recover from the blow I'd been dealt, And trying to maintain all the good qualities I've known. Bitterness, anger, rejection, to name a few, These threatened to consume me. Having to remember I had to be good, Yet...failure and lonliness was all I could see. Managing to get my life in order, Meant adapting to a new awareness. That it really didn't matter how good I was, Forever is a word..no more..no less. What was it I wasn't getting? Trust and devotion couldn't have been the key. Loyalty and faith meant nothing to others, It didn't give me any guarantee. Betrayal and lies were my reward, For all those years of good deeds and sacrifice. Am I bitter, you ask me now? Educated, to be more precise.. I will try to think about me now, No doubt shocking those I know. Live and learn, as they say, Lessons learned can only allow you to grow.. Debbie Dodson December 14, 2000 |
| **Personal note from Debbie..I apologize for the length of this, my latest writing..I have had many events happen to me of late, and I felt the need to really vent...Thank you.....****Additional note to my ex-best friend...The truth shall set you free...or destroy you....The lies have already cost you your best friend...Sad.. |
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