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Corinne
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0 posted 2002-10-26 11:08 PM



Buck – On Depression

Hey little lady,
heard you been having some trouble –
quit watering those flowers
and let’s you and me walk a while.

Whatever it is,
it’ll pass, you know.
Don’t shake your head at me, now,
I know from depression.
I didn’t live these seventy years
without seeing some mighty bad shh-
stuff.

Pretty fall colors everywhere.
This is a nice neighborhood, ain’t it?
Been walking ole’ Duke here every morning
since the wife and I moved here in ’94.
She passed way in ’97; that’s okay,
you don’t need to say nothing.

That house is way too big for Duke and me,
but I ain’t got the heart to sell.
Where’d a grumpy fool like me go, anyway?
Life’s here. Let them carry me out in box.

Crying’s good. You go on and cry now, girl,
‘cause it’s a hell of lot better to let it out
than hold it all inside.

The mind is like a road map:
when you’re feeling good,
the map is wide open,
with all kinds of possibilities.
When you’re feeling bad,
you start folding that map up,
one crease at a time,
till not even you
can find yourself.

So, get your map out, girl,
there’s lots of different ways to go,
but can’t get there without directions.

You want, we can walk tomorrow, too.

© 2002 Core


© Copyright 2002 Corinne - All Rights Reserved
the_loner_23
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1 posted 2002-10-26 11:09 PM


Awesome poem

Cold hands means a warm heart

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(big hugggssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is so beautifully sensitive, you always have wonderful advice for I used to have a severe case of depression but overcame the demons and now want to live my life being the mongoose to others and helping children find comfort and attend to their special needs! (sigh) This is heartfelt, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Corinne, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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3 posted 2002-10-26 11:43 PM


Corinne, this is really good work. I enjoyed it very much. It was so full of wisdom. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Love to All,
Ethel

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4 posted 2002-10-27 09:46 AM



You do have a way of helping one find
themselves, y'know?

regards2you
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5 posted 2002-10-27 09:54 AM


I love this poem; just grinning from ear to ear, how wise!

Thanking you for another perspective, a choice always available. I could see the old man. How sweet.

Thanks,
Warmly,
Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
        "Desiderata"

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6 posted 2002-10-27 05:42 PM


it's good that you listen. . .

great job. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

dgvarner
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7 posted 2002-10-27 10:31 PM


yeah....thats what i needed tonite--my road maps on its way to being folded into oblivion...

thanks corinne...i enjoyed this most of all today...

hope you dont mind if i keep it around a while...   ..great write..

hugs, g


"dont cry because its over, smile because it happened...!"  -unknown

[This message has been edited by dgvarner (10-27-2002 10:35 PM).]

luvlorn322
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8 posted 2002-10-28 07:30 PM


that was really touching, i could totally put myself there and feel a little comforted
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9 posted 2002-10-28 07:44 PM


Wow Cor!  Who is this old wise one that
has made me feel like he is so real and
right here before us!??!

Very well written,  yepper!

Suetang
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10 posted 2002-10-28 08:00 PM


Hello Corinne

Your words really struck a personal chord with me and they were so powerful.  Thank you for sharing these thoughts.

Take care.....Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

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11 posted 2002-10-28 09:27 PM


a very homey flavor to this one, Corinne. I like the analogy of the map...very clever writing
Ceinwyn
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12 posted 2002-10-28 11:03 PM


My map is a crammed up in the glove compartment atm..enjoyed tho..made me smile..

If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried.

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