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One Numb American

My emotions runneth over. I wish to be rendered numb. My depleted feel capacity is disabled for more to come. Current news and social media triggered my emotional anemia. Riots and division, disconcerting tension, a clustered decay mission lacking fruitful intentions swells dubious ambitions. No more can I watch or listen. I love my home country, I love my fellow man - thus I pray current upset finds positive space to land. ... CayCay Jennings November 15, 2016

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Jannie Breedt

Date: 11/26/2016 8:13:00 PM

Hi Cay Cay I agree completely with Connie, dont watch the news! They control us through fear. On the contrary , we are so happy with Trump bacause he got that savage Mugabe to resign at 92. Your feelings are so well portayed. Comfortably numb is our defence mechanism. Comfortably dumb is no good ha ha

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/20/2016 1:41:00 AM

Well I believe that half the nation is praying and that's a great thing! The other half is waiting to see what happens! Don't listen to the news as they love to sensationalize. A great piece you have penned my friend! I am missing you. ; )

Larry Bradfield

Date: 11/19/2016 3:12:00 PM

I love it!...Did the world all go crazy at the same time?...Well done, CayCay!!!..Larry

Jannie Breedt

Date: 11/19/2016 11:32:00 AM

From one dumb South African I greety friend. Fb is a no no. All the hype and mass hysteria is not meant to enter your beautiful soul. We are so much on the same page because I wrote Punctuated in Time with exactly the same persuasions. . Emotional anemia - nice

James Inman

Date: 11/18/2016 7:21:00 AM

You've hit a nerve with many of us CayCay. A very meaningful write.

Paloma P

Date: 11/17/2016 6:32:00 AM

I can relate, and it doesn't look as if it's going to end any time soon. Not sure which is worse, uncomfortably numb, or riotously pissed off, perfectly penned CayCay!

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/15/2016 5:26:00 PM

Hi CayCay, I'm with you on this one. Instead of fighting we need to come together as a nation. Great lyrics:-) Alexis

Caycay Jennings
Date: 11/16/2016 12:04:00 AM

I have become irrationally emotional. Lately everything going on feels like a GIANT PMS or, better yet, like everyone in America is PMSing at the same time - one or the other! Peace to you and thanks for your Alexis' presence and comments. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Daniel Turner

Date: 11/15/2016 3:24:00 PM

I am the same CayCay. I have been watching people riot in this country since the 60's and all that has ever been accomplished is more anger and frustration. Nothing will change the outcome of our election. If you're unhappy, find you a candidate for the next election and use your energy campaigning.

Caycay Jennings
Date: 11/16/2016 12:06:00 AM

Oh, Daniel - aint' life grand? Thanks for your comments - we'll have to help each other stay sane during USA insanity! Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Chris Green

Date: 11/15/2016 12:48:00 PM

I'm with you, I just can't bring myself to watch or read what is going on around this country anymore. For one, it disgusts me and two, I don't know anymore what is fact or fiction. I think I will just wait and see what happens and hope for the best and stick to poetry. I feel your pain, it is evident in your wonderful poem.

Caycay Jennings
Date: 11/16/2016 12:01:00 AM

You are a very kind and sensitive human person. I see you here and there on Soup. With so much negativity in the airwaves right now, I felt the need to share my impression of your 'footprint'. Thank you for commenting and being Chris ... CayCay