Once there was a lonely woman full of love and compassion. She happened to meet a lonely man full of anger. She could see his anger, yet she could also see the essence of love in the depth of his eyes. She said to herself, "I can help this man get rid of his anger and find happiness." So it was that the woman full of compassion and the man full of anger began a relationship.1
Over time, the woman became very disappointed. The man would often come home after a long day at work and take his anger out on her. He would yell and talk bad about everyone and everything, directing all his anger toward her. She couldn't understand why he wasn't changing. After all, she was trying to show him the joys of compassion and love. She tried to be understanding and patient when he would talk. This would only increase the man's anger. He would say, "I don't even know why I'm with you!"2
Eventually, the woman's happiness disappeared and anger and resentment came over her heart. They would often have passionate arguments, after which the man would smile and say, "I feel much better now. You are the perfect woman for me!"3
Laura Barrette Shannon4
Toltec Warrior 10-22-20055
Author notes
There's an important message in this one. I see it happen too often.
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Dear Presence,
You understand the meaning well. I am experimenting with these tint tales. I am trying to see the relationships around me, the drama, and figure a way to communicate the lessons I can see. But, like life, many will read this, and possibly live it, and not see. Thanks for the encouragement. I'll keep posting them as I find them.
TW -
It has been a mystery since early in life - why the nicest women are with the most worthless men. It would seem that part of the reason is spelled out here. I too see so many women fall into this trap, and a few men. Indeed it is a mistake to think that we can change others to make them conform to our image of perfection (or even "normal") especially when lifting another is involved. It is so much easier for one who is down to pull the other down, than it is for the one who is up to pull the other up. You have spelled this out perfectly here. Perhaps a binding of your latest works is in order, after the numbers have grown. One feels that the ink in your pen for these types of short stories is runs very deep and is bountiful. Write on!
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Dear Doug,
Yes, it is often a mistake to think that you can change someone. Sometimes you even lose something of yourself in the process. This little tale is a sad one. So many women fall into this senerio. It is better in the long run to be in relationships with people who are on the same path.
Laura -
Sort of Gibranish, I'd say. We must all be careful of our own expectations, as they can often leave us disillusioned as this lady found herself. Thought provoking piece, Laura.
peace
doug
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I'm afraid I just walk off and leave men who treat me thus.~ Hence I am alone. As I was saying to Watuwant. Blessed ARE the peacemakers (who begin by making peace for themselves)
A very thoughtful write
Love Tara
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