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The Torment of Her Affliction

Alone.... in a small boat... on a vast ocean With her one hand, she holds the rope to a kite The other, she holds the chain to an anchor Desperately she has a tight grip on both Trying to keep the kite from pulling her up way up, too high up beyond reality and the anchor from pulling her down, way down way down deep, to the bottom of the ocean A balancing act to keep herself afloat Afloat... in a small boat...on a vast ocean

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Date: 3/15/2015 12:45:00 PM
Lovely poem, trying to keep a balance and hold on life. Best Wishes Joan Marie!.
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Date: 2/18/2015 9:16:00 AM
I think this is an allegorical poem written in sublime poetic metaphor. It could be applied to a person in a dilemma, or one troubled by the world and fate and struggling to fight against it. With poets u can't be sure but i always do give my own interpretations. Do tell me whats it about. Pls do review my latest poem too.
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Joanmarie Peranteau
Date: 2/19/2015 10:22:00 AM
Thank you for reading- This poem is speaking of one who is afflicted with bipolar disorder.
Date: 1/31/2015 10:43:00 PM
I loved this poem, very touching!
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Joanmarie Peranteau
Date: 2/2/2015 6:03:00 PM
Thank you Arthur....How are you? Just curious; what do you feel this poem is speaking of?

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