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Balancing Act

Annoyances add up so fast That sometimes you might be aghast When life does prolong All the things going wrong And your stress level can’t be surpassed. For somehow when nits multiply, Even calm people cannot deny That each problem presents Such a knot that prevents Peace of mind and I’d like to know why. I guess life’s a balancing act And the odds against joy have been stacked. If you’re happy one day It gets taken away; That’s a guaranteed bona fide fact.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021




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Date: 12/16/2021 2:04:00 PM
Ok ilene, you surpassed even yourself with this one. More than perfect.
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Date: 12/13/2021 12:25:00 PM
You have to really plan joy " life’s a balancing act And the odds against joy have been stacked"
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Date: 12/9/2021 10:43:00 AM
We are daily reminded that the limit of human endurance has never been reached, but some delight in pushing the ceiling . . . .
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Date: 12/8/2021 4:52:00 PM
Can't describe or paint this earthly reality any better than you have Ilene B.! Kudos. Just the facts of life...ab
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 12/9/2021 2:51:00 AM
Thank you! Much appreciated!
Date: 12/8/2021 3:05:00 PM
Wise words of observation, Ilene. It's all about attitude.
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 12/9/2021 2:51:00 AM
Thank you, Lin!

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