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Betwixt and Between

Betwixt and between Sadness and mirth Happy but sad For dear Mother Earth Feeling sorry for Adding to the mess Not really aware Of my part I confess Betwixt and between Feel guilty at times Having so much While others are crying The worldwide problem Of hunger and disease Is difficult to remedy Impossible to ease Betwixt and between I sit here and cry 'Bout the inequality Don't understand why Do we throw up our hands Say nothing can be done Go on and forget it Just enjoying the sun Betwixt and between Filled with sadness and love Gotta keep on trying

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Sand Blown

Date: 10/23/2023 11:12:00 AM

...good write.....any/all 'imagined-nays' ...shun the truth.....most young people would agree, the world needs cleaning (without a war for profits.....man, that be so damn primitive).....stan

Sand Blown
Date: 10/23/2023 2:38:00 PM

...supposed to be--- no war at all

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/23/2023 11:45:00 AM

A war without profit???? Doesn't exist... there is aways a win/lose outcome!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/23/2023 8:33:00 AM

indeed, Jack, the world is rift with problems with seemingly impossible solutions. But like you, I believe if we each do our part, we can at least make a small difference. You have a kind soul and it shows in your poetry. May you have a pleasant day, Sara

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/23/2023 10:22:00 AM

What a sweet message dear Sara! Life's pro and con... upsies or downsies!!! Depends on how you look at it! If you're a positive type person, things will be happier no matter! Yeehaw!!! Love xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/23/2023 7:57:00 AM

So many problems we can’t solve but we can do our part and that is all we can do; and pray. You are a sweetheart, Jack!

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/23/2023 8:32:00 AM

Dear sweet Kim... happy to "talk" with you again! Hope you're having a super fun day! xx

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 10/23/2023 6:15:00 AM

A great title Jack followed by powerful words its a 7 and fav for me kudos Hugs Shadow

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/23/2023 7:03:00 AM

Thank you dear Shadow for your kind words Hugs Jack xx