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Joyce Johnson
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0 posted 2005-02-16 04:12 PM


Undefinable

The deep sighs come unbidden
And only I know why;
A loss that is forever
And hurts too much to cry.
Tears pooling in my heart,
To stay there unto death.
They overflow into my throat
And I must catch my breath.
How much does sorrow weigh?
My scales do not say true.
How long the yard-stick needed
To measure color blue?
Pain ever escalating
Shall be at ending never.
The weight, the time, the measuring,
The sighs go on forever

By Joyce written 4/23/02

[This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (02-16-2005 11:04 PM).]

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1 posted 2005-02-16 06:39 PM


so very sad...

"They overflow into my throat
And I must catch my breath.
How much does sorrow weigh?"




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2 posted 2005-02-16 10:28 PM


This makes my heart ache.
Well done indeed Joyce. hugs, Chris

You said you'd give me light-
But you never told me about the fire
Stevie Nicks

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3 posted 2005-02-17 10:17 AM


It may be undefinable... but your description is vivid truth. *S*
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4 posted 2005-02-17 10:55 AM


it's different with every individual...but the truth being, your writing in PIP with a whole bunch of survivors....

very nice write....hugs to you

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5 posted 2005-02-17 11:55 AM


I do relate here


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6 posted 2005-02-17 11:59 AM


Joyce, this is so sad. Sorrows can sure weigh down ones heart. I know! I'm sending you a hug, and hope it will help.
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7 posted 2005-02-17 11:59 AM


That kind of sorrow is undefinable, but you certainly spelled it out well.  Wishing you a sweet release, dear lady.   ....jo
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8 posted 2005-02-17 01:15 PM


Thanks to all.  Love, Joyce
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