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Anywhere But Here

Dear God anywhere but here I pray, both day and night with a sigh. I just want to run far away, away where I can be myself. I want my life to be real, not a life someone else has picked for me. A beautiful life that I can live in, a life I can grow in love and happiness. Many times I have asked myself, why is life so very hard and unfair? I am still listening and waiting, will the answer ever show up? Maybe one day....

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/3/2024 2:04:00 PM

I feel this way about my chronic pain. Thankfully there are also good things in life to enjoy.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/4/2024 7:40:00 AM

Thanks for your support/reading/comment. Glad you enjoyed my "Anywhere But Here" write. Sorry about your health/pain. Wish you felt better. Yes, there are many great things in life to enjoy.... Watch out for the answers as you write away.....................

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 12/2/2024 6:12:00 PM

what a lovely poem you have penned Paula, glad I stopped by to read it

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/3/2024 8:16:00 AM

Thanks for your support/reading/comment. Glad you found my "Anywhere But Here" to be a lovely poem. Always great to see you. So glad you stopped over. Life can be crazy at times... Watch out for the answers as you write away.....................

Paul Bell

Date: 12/1/2024 7:51:00 AM

I know, sometimes you wonder when you can catch a break. Somebody said Christmas was round the corner. Where is that island.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/3/2024 8:13:00 AM

Thanks for your support/reading/comment. Glad you enjoyed my "Anywhere But Here" write. Prayer is the answer. Sometimes hard to wait. Yes, Where is that island??? Watch out for the answers as you write away.....................

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/30/2024 2:01:00 AM

Rejoice, says the Bible. Easier said than done. But one tries.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/3/2024 8:11:00 AM

Thanks for your support/reading/comment. Glad you enjoyed my "Anywhere But Here" write. Yes, the Bible does say, Rejoice. So true but sometimes much easier said than done. Watch out for the answers as you write away.....................

Ink Empress

Date: 11/28/2024 11:48:00 PM

Dear paula, what a heartfelt and sincere poem this is, and i can resonate with this and i think many can feel it as we all go through those moments where we find ourselves engrossed in such thoughts! So seamlessly youv woven and expressed for the prompt. Pleasure reading this, best wishes for the contest. Sending you light always

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/3/2024 8:08:00 AM

Thanks for your support/reading/comment and for your best wishes for the contest. Glad you found my "Anywhere But Here" to be a heartfelt and sincere poem. Guess we all would like to run away at some point in life. Life can be crazy at times... Watch out for the answers as you write away.....................

Sotto Poet

Date: 11/28/2024 2:50:00 PM

Wonderfully penned poem Paula with such raw emotion in your words especially in the line: "I just want to run far away, away where I can be myself." Good luck with the contest

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/3/2024 8:05:00 AM

Thanks for your support/reading/comment and for your Good luck with the contest. Glad you found my "Anywhere But Here" to be a Wonderfully penned poem. I guess we all would like to run away at some point in life. Watch out for the answers as you write away.....................

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/27/2024 7:13:00 PM

No place like home, eh? ~ Dorothy, Toto too

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/3/2024 8:02:00 AM

Thanks for your support/reading/comment. Glad you enjoyed my "Anywhere But Here" write. Yes, there is No place like home. Dorothy/Toto found that out... Watch out for the answers as you write away.....................

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 11/27/2024 4:24:00 PM

Dear Paula, you words beautifully capture the longing for authenticity and the struggle against imposed expectations. Such raw emotion in your words especially in the line: "I just want to run far away, away where I can be myself." Your verse powerfully conveys the desire for freedom and self-discovery. Such a heartfelt reflection on life’s challenges and the quest for personal truth. Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/3/2024 8:00:00 AM

Thanks for your support/reading/comment. Glad you enjoyed my "Anywhere But Here" write. Guess we all would like to run away at some point in life. I enjoyed writing this one. Watch out for the answers as you write away.....................

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/27/2024 11:48:00 AM

I think many of us want to run at one time or another. The Forest Gump scene priceless, wherw he does just that, and inspires others and just as quickly decides to go home…he’s tired of running.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 11/27/2024 12:15:00 PM

Thanks for your support/reading/comment. Glad you enjoyed my "Anywhere But Here" write. Guess we all would like to run at one point in life. It was fun to write this one. Watch out for the answers as you write away.....................

Suzette Richards

Date: 11/27/2024 10:13:00 AM

Many might relate to this, but sometimes 'here' is preferable to 'there'. Great introspective write, Paula.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 11/27/2024 12:05:00 PM

Thanks for your support/reading/comment. Glad you enjoyed my "Anywhere But Here" write. I enjoyed writing this one. Watch out for the answers as you write away.....................

thriveni c mysore

Date: 11/26/2024 8:45:00 PM

'because Lord loves to stay with one's hardships' I guess. There is a saying in my culture that means-God prefers to stay put with weaker ones. Beautiful write dear poet. GL with Blessings.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 11/27/2024 8:30:00 AM

Thanks for your support/reading/comment and for your GL with Blessings. Glad you found my "Anywhere But Here" to be a Beautiful write. I feel hardships are a test to see if we will stay with God or turn away from Him. I learned that from the bible in the Job chapters. What A Great Read... Watch out for the answers as you write away.....................

David Fisher

Date: 11/26/2024 4:38:00 PM

You certainly got into character in this poem, and very relatable to different points in our lives. Good luck in the contest!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 11/27/2024 8:25:00 AM

Thanks for your support/reading/comment and for your Good luck in the contest. Glad you enjoyed my "Anywhere But Here" write. Yes, I did try to get into character for this poem. Watch out for the answers as you write away.....................

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 11/26/2024 2:03:00 PM

The feeling of being trapped by problems that overwhelm, is expressed very well in this fine poem, Paula. Best wishes for a win. :)

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 11/27/2024 8:22:00 AM

Thanks for your support/reading/comment and for your Best wishes for a win. Glad you enjoyed my "Anywhere But Here" write. Yes, some can feel trapped by their problems. Watch out for the answers as you write away.....................

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/26/2024 10:57:00 AM

- A question many people think about, Paula - One must find joy in life even if it is difficult, and be vulnerable without having to become a victim - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 11/26/2024 1:09:00 PM

Thanks for your support/reading/comment and for your Best wishes in the contest. Glad you enjoyed my "Anywhere But Here" write. You are so right. Joy is everywhere, if one will look. Hugs... Watch out for the answers as you write away.....................

John Read

Date: 11/26/2024 9:47:00 AM

Hi Paula, I've often wondered the same thing, maybe one day we'll no the answer.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 11/26/2024 10:48:00 AM

Thanks for your support/reading/comment. Glad you enjoyed my "Anywhere But Here" write. Life comes with many questions, with few answers. Watch out for the answers as you write away.....................

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/26/2024 9:18:00 AM

Anywhere But Here~Date Written:11/26/2024~Written By Human Poet....~~ "Pick-A-Title, Vol 47 Poetry Contest... Thursday, December 26, 2024. Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh"~~ Just a write. Not True....