Complicating Emotions

My greatest fear,
To die alone.

My greatest joy,
to be with you.

My greatest saddness,
to think of her.

My greatest anger, 
to think of everything I've lost.

Four common emotions,
All simple, 
making life that much harder.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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May 23, 2011 at 8:00 AM
Outstanding. Love, Carol
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