Chronic

Pain and illness, distress...
death are you sweeter to the life
in poor quality?

Smile in the face of persecution, 
Laugh to keep the tears balanced in the eye socket.
Block the river's course with determination of will.

Varied circumstances, varied emotions
Bubbling over the life of the giver into another's moat.

The moat may be full or arid.
Bubblings may not be welcome, on this day.

Return again, my friends and try to gain access
Across this moat.

Welcome may come.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Devonshire Avatar
February 21, 2010 at 6:27 PM
Let's join hands and swim across the moat, Doris. What a great poem, filled with motivation. Love, Carolyn
Belt Avatar
February 19, 2010 at 2:19 AM
This is a really touching write because it expresses alot of emotions.....I don't think that pain is ever welcome but we know that God promised that His Grace is sufficient for our every need......I find myself holding on to that promise very tightly cause that is a big one.......Best Wishes, Larry
Owens Avatar
February 18, 2010 at 6:01 PM
Enjoyed reading tonight..love "bubbling over"...Marty
Chachere Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 7:28 PM
i enjoy your title. 'Welcome may come' one day it will, one day(:
Palli Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 9:38 AM
Loved it, thanks
Sweetheart Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 6:56 PM
A wonderful write Doris .. enjoyed much.. thankxxx for asking about the weather here in N.J. ..got six more inches of new snow today... still shoveling out cars and walkways... can we all say S P R I N G!! and u guessed it.. more snow Monday into Tuesday.. highs in the 20's ... ugh! thankxxx for your great comments and uplifting words today..luv.. Linda-Marie..
Loving Iii Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 6:43 PM
He know the pain is bothering. but have faith pray FOR healing and living again and in this life of the next you'll get it. God Bless John h loving iii
Chircop Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 3:40 PM
Laugh to keep the tears balanced in the eye socket....this verse touched my heart.Heartfelt indeed..Charma
Knop Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 12:51 PM
Thank you for sharing your Light Poetry, Doris! And thank you for all your commenst..Gert
Pickett Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 12:01 PM
Well written my friend... Keep em comin'....:JP]
Kendrick Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 11:03 AM
Do you need to come and watch "Fried Green Tomatoes" with me one more time? We'll go out there and say we are older and have more insurance. Keep the creative pen flowing. Mom
Clark Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 5:07 AM
This is lovely and so true...Thanks for your comments, my shoe fable is actually my life.I have 7 children, and after my husband made the mistake of his life, I kicked out the heel, and then put in a pool! Funny how nursery rhymes trigger real life! :) Thanks Jeralynn
Strand Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 3:09 AM
Thank you Doris for your welcome comments.Rgds Brian
Benkhen Avatar
February 15, 2010 at 8:25 PM
Powerful...and morbid...My favorites.
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