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Just Another Day

I was climbing down a mountain When I fell up to the top Came upon a green light Decided I should stop Turned on my right blinker Proceeded to make a left Turned my stereo down Even though I’m deft I saw a man hitchhiking Ask would you like a ride Then all at once I took off What was I trying to hide? I got where I was going Though I truly didn’t care For I had absolutely no idea What I was even doing there Written for Kristin's march madness contest. Written in regards to Inner-Furion treatment for hep-c. The treatment made me violently ill and I ran a high temperature for months on end. I would start to go somewhere and get a few blocks from home and realize, "I have no idea where I'm going".

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 3/16/2009 12:39:00 PM
Well deserving recoginition for your clever use of this terrible experience, Michael. Belated congratulations on this winning entry!! I just realized the results had been in for awhile!~ Carrie
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Date: 3/3/2009 11:37:00 AM
I sympathize with the awful effects of the treatment, but it made fora wonderfully delightful poem that could apply just as well to sometimers disease, sometimes I remember where I'm going and what I'm doing and sometimes I don't! Congratulations on placing in the March madness contest! Luv always ~Tru~
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Date: 3/3/2009 7:57:00 AM
YAY Michael!!! Warmest congrats on your awesome WIN in Kristin's contest! Love, Shar xoxo
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Date: 3/3/2009 5:33:00 AM
Dear Michael - Congratulations on your WIN in Kristin's contest! Peace always, John
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Date: 3/3/2009 5:01:00 AM
Congratuations on your win in Kristin's contest Michael! Love, Robin
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Date: 2/25/2009 7:38:00 PM
mj, intriguing poem. Good luck in the contest! "Robbing the Dead" was written for the "What Gets My Goat" contest. Thieves took off with all sorts of treasures when they broke into his home. Dad died last month. Carolyn
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Date: 2/18/2009 9:45:00 PM
Excellent, Michael ...you wrap the reader in your arms...the poetry flows and invites. Peace always, john
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Date: 2/18/2009 4:22:00 PM
That must have been awful to experience, Michael. You did an awesome job for the contest. Good luck! God bless you always. Love, Robin
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Date: 2/18/2009 3:31:00 PM
Oh my, the things going through my mind when I read this. More than I care to mention I have gotten in my car and taken off not knowing where I was going. I was so mess up back then...and I wasn't even medicated. Good write Michael
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Date: 2/18/2009 1:11:00 PM
Medication can do many things. I can't imagine how you would feel to get a few blocks and have no idea where you were going. It must have been a weird feeling. Hope you are finished that medication. God BLess Phyl
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Date: 2/18/2009 12:46:00 AM
Best wishes with this one Michael.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
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Date: 2/17/2009 8:30:00 PM
Thank you. Good luck.
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Date: 2/17/2009 3:29:00 PM
Very sad write, Confused and disoriented is a horrible way to be for any given amount of time. I can't imagine just how you were feeling inside but you penned this very well..Nicely done. I am glad you are okay now and doing so much better, continue to hang in there, stay strong and keep the faith..God Bless You*Tyesha
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Date: 2/17/2009 10:23:00 AM
awe- great Quatrain! and I got a kick out of I turned down the stereo even though I'm deft- cool! Congrats to you and thanks on "the share your soul" and the honorable mention!!! God Bless! smiles mccuen
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Date: 2/17/2009 5:55:00 AM
goodluck with this piece-- thanks for sharing it M.J
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Date: 2/17/2009 5:07:00 AM
Best wishes my homeboy..Thanks for the constant love on my poems Michael..really appreciated.
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Date: 2/17/2009 3:41:00 AM
I have a friend with this horrible disease. She really has to watch any medicines she takes, and have test once a year now....Your poem is cute, love this style...., good luck, always, Christy
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Date: 2/17/2009 3:00:00 AM
Best wishes with this Michael.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments (great tribute by Raul to a great poet .)
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