Damaged, Once Dismayed

    Damaged, once dismayed
      they return to the fray

    Beaten down by the grind
      they can’t leave behind

    Won’t they shrug off their wounds
      shake off the gloom

    Where is the will
      to restore the hope ~
        yesterday saw them bloom
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De Beaulieu Avatar
May 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Hello Gerhson, i do not know. Enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 30, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Hello Gershon, yes your right. who does know. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
Wolf Avatar
May 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Who does know, anyway? Thanks for your encouragement, Darlene.
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