http://www.longislandexchange.com/profilesLong Island Exchange http://www.longislandexchange.com/profiles/rss.php?header=blogs&id=187 http://www.longislandexchange.com/profiles/rss.php?header=blogs&id=187 WHERE O WHERE? - Ed Iacona On a hot and steamy summer night,While eating Italian lemon Ices,I thought again of the dismal plightCaused by her Mid-Life Crises.Say what you will to defend your Deep inside you know whats true.Our lives you hurt and made re-arrangeYet my prayers ask, Where are YOU? You said you arent living your lifeFor your children and me too.You sought escape as mom and wifeStill I question, Where are YOU?In nature all birds leave the nestBut before they take to the blueTwo parents teach them to be their bestIm here. Where are YOU?So, Maysie, am I your Horton?Im still caring after you flew.Trying to balance on a branchAnd wondering, Where are YOU? You left your family to seek your .That is what you said was true.Yet, one wonders how you sleep at nightWere here, Where are YOU?Our daughter is in all honors,Taking college level Spanish too...Yo tengo un pregunta grande,Adonde estabas tu? All the shades of their growing up,No matter what we go through,Should be part of ou ..... Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:10:07 -0500 http://www.longislandexchange.com/profiles/rss.php?header=blogs&id=171 http://www.longislandexchange.com/profiles/rss.php?header=blogs&id=171 REAL LIFE LESSON - Edward IaconaTo be a student in your classwas certainly considered a coupAll the kids sure wanted youand maybe a few mommies too.Beyond the Three Rs you traveled,your lessons laced with mirth.You taught of wolves and wildlifeand conservation of the EarthYour teaching rings with wisdomof heroes and brotherhoodOf standing up for justice as future adults they shouldYour classroom philosophywas easy to explain.An ongoing lesson thatyour students should retainThat in living a good lifeone should never abstainfrom always striving for kindnessand for always being humane. When dark times came to your lifeWe listened to all your lowsWe took you in like familyWe comforted your woes.Then dark times came to our lifefaced with separation and divorceI called to you my My thinking was, of course. I asked that you would mediatea union that should not be dissolvedYour answer to my tearful plea;Sorry, cant get involved.One thinks of all the hearts and mindsThat you touch and reac ..... Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:07:00 -0500 http://www.longislandexchange.com/profiles/rss.php?header=blogs&id=170 http://www.longislandexchange.com/profiles/rss.php?header=blogs&id=170 CHANGE OF STRIFE - Ed IaconaShe said that shed changedOn a journey for her gnosis.Was this a real spiritual walk?Or some form of psychoneurosis?She was gentle and kind,A modern version of Isis.Then she up turned our world,Could it be; Mid Life Crisis?As many get older some folks will insist,That theres more to their life, something they missed. For time slipped away and they now must resist,Simply put, they are frightened or mentally pissed.I know well the feeling, so I cant disagree,There are dreams, there are goals and theres no guarantee.Time knows not persistence nor hears silent plea.I know that is true cause it happened to me.Did this happen to her as she rounded the bend?With no more time to lose she went off the deep end.Frustration and depression really gives one the blues.I wish shed be happy with a car, clothes or shoes.But, Tarot and Biorhythms entered her New Age view,Add numerology and auras to this epigram,Plus crystals and knowledge of Kabala too,(Not the toy one from ..... Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:07:21 -0500 http://www.longislandexchange.com/profiles/rss.php?header=blogs&id=169 http://www.longislandexchange.com/profiles/rss.php?header=blogs&id=169 STAYING POWER Ed IaconaWhen the going gets tough, the tough get goingthats a proverb weve heard beforeThat doesnt mean for your marriageyou should be quick to use the door. You made a lifelong commitmentand life isnt always sweet.Marriage is not like computer spamyou just cant click on DELETE.You needed change? A different world?A metaphysical point of view?Best to reassess your self help books dear,because real life is not all about YOU. ..... Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:07:34 -0500 http://www.longislandexchange.com/profiles/rss.php?header=blogs&id=161 http://www.longislandexchange.com/profiles/rss.php?header=blogs&id=161 SORRY - Ed IaconaThe phrase m Sorry you may agreeHas turned into a social amenityWe say m Sorry more than Brenda LeeWhich was a hit song for her back in 1960. You may not want to acknowledge the damage youve doneThe pain that youve brought to spouse, daughter or son. But if youve done wrong you must see the lightTo take a pro-active step to returning things rightThere will remain feelings that you cant eraseLost time and memories that you cant replaceBecause of your actions now nothings the sameTake a look in your mirror and know that theres blame.Maybe those words are ones you wont do.They may not exist in your new age point of view.Or, dont want to hear the anger, it might make you blueIts easier to leave your loved ones hurt and askew.Just saying Im sorry is not all it takesNo magical words to make gone the mistakesBegin the road back with those words from your heartThey do not mark the end but maybe a start.Your familys your bond like no other glue.A great family we had, can we ..... Tue, 13 May 2008 20:05:25 -0500