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The Abyss
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The Abyss |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere 
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I am weary The daily battle to meet expectations has gone on much too long Fatigue sucks the life out of me My comforts have all become poison Too easy today to raise the white flag of surrender and succumb to the abyss LGR(C)6/27/13 |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
That is so sad, Lori. Life can beat us down, I am aware of that, but somewhere, somehow, I hope you find the way out of the Abyss. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Thanks, my friend, I'm feeling better, my morning distraught has improve to a tolerable. It took some affirative action on my part (as always in such situations) but I got things turned around. Now, if someone else will worry about fixing a healthy dinner and I can watch a comedy that makes me laugh outloud I might end the day feeling (dare I say it?) good! Relatively speaking, of course. I appreciate your concern. |
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Namyh Senior Member
since 2009-01-20
Posts 988 |
Lori - I believe you've homed in on the frustration of us all, that grind that wears us down and saps us. Ironic how the human spirit often gathers more strength overcoming such things. Keep the faith Lori. There are always options before surrrender. You're stronger than you think. Namyh |
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EmmaRose Senior Member
since 2011-03-02
Posts 1376Midwest |
those days, my friend, are rough. you're hanging though, if through poetry's espression. have no fear, all will be good again  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Summer is not always good for you, my dear. While it should be spent with children and katydids and languid moments, you deal a little better when away from such serenity, and with others who keep your mind busy. I am but a phone call away and hey, I need a break too. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Sunshine call me when you are free. This has been a difficult summer so far. But I seem to find a way to pull it out of my back pocket in the nick of time. I know it could be worse. Writing has been a Godsend and I can't thank you enough for your support of my work. Lori |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Namyh, So true. And they say if your feet hurt, your whole body hurts...In other words whatever is ailing you can easily take over your whole focus. Thanks for commenting. Lori |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
EmmaRose, those are wiae words that all will be well again... Important ones to remember during those times your head is trying to tell you something all together different. Thank God I have people in my life who depend on me, they are life savers. Lori |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...I wrote one about the abyss but it is political and I probably won't post it...I call the Globilization that was forced upon us by a government that didn't ask for our opinion or didn't look for the will of the people to be the "Abyss"...James |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
I have given myself to that abyss many times... I think it's flawed though, for I always come back around at a later date and time and feel somewhat abashed for the effort. I know giving up really takes no effort, but I think you know what I mean. Somehow things that seem dark, dreary, and completely unsurmountable one day can suprisingly drop in magnitude of importance with just a little passed time, even to a point of not being able to believe you saw them the way you did. I'm hoping this will be the case with you, cause if you keep writing dark stuff, than I might have to start writing sun shiny stuff... and we know that ain't gonna fly.  Michael |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
James, I can relate to the feeling of government hitting that slippery slope of self-serving dysfunction to the point of no return. It is an abyssmal thought. Thanks for commenting Lori |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Michael thank you for your understanding words. But I bet if push came to shove you could squeeze out a happy haiku if you had to even in a no fly zone (you have too much talent not to.) I know it is not your manna of choice. |
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