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After the marriage It started real slow Collecting so much I didn’t even know I have always lived A very organized life So I thought I could Live as a hoarder’s wife Since my top quality Is good organization It shouldn’t be difficult To organize the situation Well I was sure fooled Until I became trapped With clutter all around Covering every little gap The man I was with I didn’t actually know Had been a hoarder From childhood years ago I’m from another background A loving family - lots of kin With many years on my own Raising all of my children It felt like quicksand As I began to slowly seep I tried to climb out Before I sunk too deep I discovered a hoarder Holds other issues too More than I could handle Or even really cared to I think one icebreaker Might probably be When the hoarding extended To him hoarding me There was no room for visitors Nor family or friends But the icing on the cake Was not seeing my grandchildren I had to make an escape And I tried to be nice and kind I’d prefer to be distant friends To free my heart and mind I prayed every moment For strength to pull through Leaving it in God’s hands Is what I always do My family and friends Were always there for me Standing by my decision And ensuring my certainty As I started to climb out Of this bad situation Holding my head above A possible suffocation God sent a ray of sunshine With a warm gentle touch One felt a few times before And always did so much Releasing my inner joy With a drop of golden sun Is such a wonderful gift For the new journey I’ve begun Florence McMillian (Flo)
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