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D.Lester Young
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since 2001-12-08
Posts 1219
Austin, Tx

0 posted 2003-07-04 03:15 AM


Depressed reality
lies in distortions,
sanity’s serenity
upsetting turmoil
emotions somersaulting
gravitational burdens
sleep depravation
whirling top,
spinning out of control.

Adjustments of necessity
hammered desperation
teetering on the edge
strength of will power
gutting survival instincts
draining deep sigh,
never giving up.

What is life about
when so much pain is
evident day to day?
Why do flowers wilt
with beauty around them?
Recycled memories haunting
suffocating stagnating surreal
existence falling apart.

Faith tattered
wind whipped flag
seams barely holding
what is life  about
never letting loose,
storm weathered stand
surviving calm
awaiting the onslaught
of the final solution.

Answers lie in frustrations
puzzling pieces coming together
clarity of confusion
soul blossoms of untimely fashion
fragrance filling inspired lungs
breathing in living treasures
heart beating determination
limbs freely moving about
finding a needed hug
making all the difference.

Thought: When the soul is so low that self esteem cries in pain, a hug may drain the sorrows making a person feel wanted enough to smile.


D.Lester Young
Somewhere in America not on company time 07/03/03


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passing shadows
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1 posted 2003-07-04 03:17 AM


this reached out to hug me, and I thank you for that
Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
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Eternity
2 posted 2003-07-04 07:06 AM


Ah your powerful words touched me deeply ..... and yes a hug can truly make all the difference!
Hugs, Margherita

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