Bouts of Insane

Our lives have been different,
but almost the same,
we've both had our troubles,
and our bouts of insane.
A little age difference,
say nine or ten years,
but who can tell the difference,
when it comes to our tears.
Each has a son,
that we are determined to help,
each can't remember,
when we have slept.
Medical problems,
are now hindering us both,
but no pills do we take,
they make us choke.
Calls in the night,
when one gets sad,
calls anytime,
when things get bad.
Laughter, and giggles,
so many we have had,
to have such a friend,
makes me thankful, and glad.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008



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Date: 9/15/2008 2:17:00 PM
Got a real taste of your life from this. Very personal and touching
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Date: 9/10/2008 4:09:00 PM
a very fine poem, it flowed real well
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Date: 9/10/2008 3:33:00 PM
the best of luck for friends. this is a real world write which we need from time to time. hang in there.jhl
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Date: 9/9/2008 5:40:00 PM
this is a great write, and it does feel nice to have good friends, and I hope that what ever you are going through things will get better for you I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers, take care D-nyce
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Date: 9/9/2008 2:01:00 PM
Such a lovely tribute to a close friend. Hold on tightly, for gems like this one are hard to find. Very well written. Regards Heidie
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Date: 9/9/2008 8:35:00 AM
Christy, it is wonderful when you meet a friend that will help you. Friends are a true gift. Someone we share with and someone we can open up too. God Bless Phyl
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Date: 9/8/2008 9:34:00 PM
a well thought out and touching piece.
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Date: 9/8/2008 5:10:00 PM
Friends are a great gift! Enjoy your life together! Laura :)
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Date: 9/8/2008 4:38:00 PM
There truly is nothing like a close friend. You are lucky to have each other. A beautiful tribute to your friendship. Love, Shar
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Date: 9/8/2008 3:47:00 PM
We always put our problems on the back burner when it comes to our kids, as should be. It is a wonderful thing when you have some one whom you can share your grief with, especially if that someone is or has gone through similar circumstances, our prayers are with you guys,Ron
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Date: 9/8/2008 2:58:00 PM
I just bet it does Christy - I have decided to go back to Collage full time and get the necessary education (Which is kind of scary at 47) to open up my own re-hab (Our County currently has no in house facilities) and I just feel thats the direction the Lord chooses me to take. I thought you may be interested in hearing that - God Bless you and you and your son are in my prayers
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