Despair

Despair is all that’s left when hope has died ~~ I don’t want to think about what comes after despair.

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/11/2021 10:43:00 AM

I do not want to think of it either

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/11/2021 7:16:00 PM

Good. Then I won't! LOL

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/10/2021 1:24:00 PM

-- I vote for 'repair!' ~ Ever-Hopeful

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/10/2021 6:26:00 PM

Good idea, Gershon. Almost everything can be repaired.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/10/2021 7:03:00 AM

Now you have me scared Milton. ;0) I think I will head back towards Hope. You did a lot with a few words my friend.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/10/2021 9:32:00 AM

Thank you, Richard. I guess I was thinking about those folks who just give in to their disappointments in life. I have a rough time during fall and winter with seasonal depression, but I never lose hope for the coming spring and summer when I really can come alive again. Thanks for your thoughtful comment, Richard.

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/10/2021 6:29:00 AM

Nothing is more destructive than despair, Milt, and your wise words ring true.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/10/2021 9:32:00 AM

Thank you, Lasaad. I think it certainly is among the worst things anyone can succumb to.