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jjote
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since 2002-12-25
Posts 1088
Ontario, Canada

0 posted 2015-11-17 09:49 AM




My life is a freeway at night
a bright river of moving lights
its current constantly flowing
I never know how it will end

Moments of clarity are rare
errors elude resolution
memory flashes crowd my mind
they dangle like unraveled threads

A lingering fog creeps slowly
autumn air feels like shards of ice
the wind carries my silent cries
no one listens or cares at all

I need to hug good visions of myself
discarding the loose ends that drag me down


@jjote 11172015

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JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
1 posted 2015-11-17 10:12 AM


Darn, jjote, I could've written this about myself. The old age I have suddenly(?) found myself in is confusing to say the least, and the least I could say about it, the best I guess.

~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

Ticklefingers
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Posts 710
Louisiana
2 posted 2015-11-17 11:28 AM


quote:
"I need to hug good visions of myself
discarding the loose ends that drag me down"


A realization that will have a powerfully positive effect on you Miss jjote.

An inspiring piece indeed!


88's friend

She told me "play one for your supper Danny and maybe you'll get breakfast".

Constance
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since 2001-07-28
Posts 393
Ohio
3 posted 2015-11-17 05:47 PM


This is such a touching, sad poem. I understand it so well. Yes, remind yourself of your worth. Your poetry alone is worth much!

Smiles,
Constance

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
4 posted 2015-11-18 10:31 PM


"I need to hug good visions myself."...Nice...James
shalisadefa
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since 2009-08-13
Posts 114

5 posted 2015-11-18 10:45 PM


Raw, hones, yet confronting. However in the last line I see a strong woman standing.

jjote
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since 2002-12-25
Posts 1088
Ontario, Canada
6 posted 2015-11-18 11:29 PM



thanks everyone. i appreciate your kind comments

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