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The Resistance
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The Resistance |
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Street Poet Member
since 2002-07-07
Posts 82 |
What do you do when the source of your problem is faceless You try to explain to people how you feel But they say your claims are baseless Frustrations building up faster than the overdue bills on the counter No options or opportunities available You keep telling yourself to look up Despite your situation looking like a complete downer Finding solace in comfort foods Until you notice your mid section getting a little rounder The seeds of depression are growing in your mind And getting worse with time But there's that voice telling you to never give up Stay driven, determined, and persistent This is an everyday struggle This is the resistance |
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easy1 Senior Member
since 2010-05-22
Posts 1209Southeastern USA |
An all too common situation these days, especially with the current economic reality of the rich getting richer and the rest of us getting poorer. Well put in these words. I am reminded of the old show tune "A Cock-Eyed Optimist" (at least somewhat). |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Sad, but try to remember, these are very hard times for everyone, perhaps giving you no solance...however, it is true...there are so many people out there suffering. I'm sending you hugs |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
I feel the anxiety in your poem Street Poet well done |
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Eterne Member
since 2010-07-21
Posts 75Quebec, Canada |
Yes, absolutely! personal IS political. Well done! |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
"But there's that voice telling you to never give up Stay driven, determined, and persistent This is an everyday struggle This is the resistance" Now there's some words to live by. I think you were channeling Winston Churchill at the end there.  At least that's how I heard it."We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
This piece has style. Well done. |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
This says it all for thoes of us looking for jobs and facing the possibility of losing everything. Moving read. Kat >^..^< |
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Street Poet Member
since 2002-07-07
Posts 82 |
thank you all for your responses |
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