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Everyday Struggle
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Everyday Struggle |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Hello Passions, I just wanna thank all those who been patiently waiting for me to post....enjoy!! Hard days, my skies are gray, problems always seem to rise, and never seems to go away. Sometimes, I wanna cry, as my mind just break down, as my shoulders slump to the ground because, sunny days, never seem to come around. And as I look out my project window, of these dark and depressing projects, I'm beginning to feel tired and uninspired as, anger flows through me like, an electrical wire because, here I am struggling to pay my bills while these guys just sit back and chill, selling drugs, and making easy dollar bills, as most of them make twice the amount, I can muster from every two weeks' count but I guess, you can't blame them for what they do cause, life's an everyday struggle, hells' prelude, as blacks like me, constantly lay in a bed of struggles, stay in trouble, digging our own graves, with the white mans' shovel, as we're troubled and stressed minorities, fighting with low incomes, options, and priorities, fighting with aids, and other man-made diseases, and things seem so hopeless and out of focus that we're atheists, we no longer believe in God or Jesus yet, deep down, our souls are searching for brighter days, to reach out one day and shine it's sunrays cause, if you asked me what life's like day-to-day, an everyday struggle, is all I can say. [This message has been edited by Nate Dogg (edited 06-28-2001).] |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Nate, how do I reply? If I could walk in your skin for a day, I may have a better answer, but it can't be done. If I lived on your street for one day, maybe I could understand. You are trying so very hard to seek the right answers for you. And, by your poems, some days I feel you get the answer you can live with. I can hope and wish all the best for you, but not sure that is the help you are looking for. I do wish you the very best. You have become a friend and look forward to your words. Hugs from an old lady, ME |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Thank you very much ME....you've already helped more than you can imagine by simplying feeling what I'm writing.....thanks, I'm glad you look forward to my poetry....peace, my friend! Nathan |
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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
I'm sorry life is so hard for you right now. It makes it so hard to see anything good or hopeful in the future. When I went through a period like this, I decided to try and find one good, beautiful or happy thing, every day. For me it worked and I gradually was able to attain a more positive outlook. I hope you can too. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
excellently done..in a form and way that others can enjoy...for the rhyme and meter...while learning perhaps a bit more.. about day to day struggles... |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Thanks Cpat, I figured you would be more impressed by this poem cause, you're new to this board....thanks for reading and giving those great compliments....peace and one love! Nathan |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Nate this is quite the write! I wish you the best in your struggle. I hope it's a struggle for a better future despite all the challenges that try to block the way. But nothing ever got accomplished in this life without a positive attitude and that can take anyone a long way......After all without it, what have we got? This is very well written and I appreciate the perspective! Thanks for sharing this! |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
Welcome home Nate....write on! |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
if I responded as myself, in the place I am these last 3 years, it would not be good, it would be grating...therefore, I will just say that you have written your thoughts well in the words that you've used and your thoughts are easily understood |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nate this is a great composition of your thoughts and experiences...James |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Nate, I've always liked your work because you speak the truth. . . your honesty and your passion always show in everything that you do. . . This is a prime example of why. . . it's a great work that shows people the things that you have to deal with every day, it's a real and honest description of all of those pressures and struggles. . . You've really got it down my friend. . . I know that you're strong and that you'll get there. . . so, don't give up and keep at it. . . Peace!!! ---------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Nate, as always, a powerful write from you  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Nate--Yes, powerful as Sea said...you write truth, for me this is a very good thing, because truth brings wisdom and wisdom can bring change. |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Wow, your comments bring tears to my eyes....I appreciate everyone of you for posting and understanding what I'm writing......Ya know, I was sitting here at my computer this afternoon with tears in my eyes reading my exact words because, my poem speaks exactly to how my life is....once again, I thank you for all your encouraging comments and shall withstand the storm...peace and one love!! Nathan |
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