Hurt drawn across her— Copyright 1965-2008 by Dennis Gallagher —
hanging fragile
in brittle, painful self-control.
What to say…
in a heart-storm.
No longer slash and tear
rip and run
but another note there
that I cannot recognize
in Rose of 15 years.
gallagher
25 Oct 85
Archive for the ‘People’ Category
1985-10-25
Friday, October 25th, 19851985-10-27 Monday Oct 27.85
Sunday, October 27th, 1985 Monday Oct 27.85
You're wrong Dennis; as tight as we are your
problems with Rose concern me too.
Your phone call last night disturbed me more than
anything said or done before. I understood and could
feel how hurt you were but it made me feel so shut out;
as if I didn't exist in your life at this point.
It sure put things into perspective. And it
raised a lot of questions.
I know it has already started me thinking about
being involved with a man who is so incredibly in love
with ex-wife. Do I really want to spend another,
three, six months whatever, at the mercy of another
woman's emotions. I'm already in limbo not knowing if
you're going to be here next month, fuck this. Cliche
as it may sound, I really don't need it.
I'm not and I have never asked you for anything
unreasonable, I'm not asking you for a commitment or to
predict the future; I'm not asking you to change your
life style, just a little respect and consideration;
I'm very much a part of this and you owe me an
explanation. I have become, thanks to you, a bit more
self-centered and calculating, so tell me where do I
stand in all this?
I really don't like any of it. You probably need
to collect your thoughts and feelings for a while; I'll
wait. Give me a call when you're ready to talk.
Lise
— Copyright 1965-2008 by Dennis Gallagher —
1985-10-27
Sunday, October 27th, 1985We talk into larger silences— Copyright 1965-2008 by Dennis Gallagher —
survey the ruins with pessimism
and wait resigned
for more or less of the same.
Love distorted, a frozen taffy
in the cold water
of reality.
Strings of what was there, before
are now just memories
when we are alone with our pillows.
…addiction death.
gallagher
27 Oct 85