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Eating Away

I collected my fears in a jar, set them on the window sill and watched as the sun melted them into a mass of gelatinous doubt Spread them on my toast and consumed them - before they consumed me

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Date: 11/21/2016 9:34:00 AM
Very inspirational & well put write Chris; the only thing we need to fear is fear itself & we can consume that too!:)
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Chris Green
Date: 11/21/2016 12:40:00 PM
Ooops.
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Chris Green
Date: 11/21/2016 9:44:00 AM
Thanks so much Cheryl, I appreciate your nice comment. And I apologize for the mis-name when I originally left this response.
Date: 11/20/2016 8:46:00 PM
wow, another great one. I love small ones like this that have such a great effect!
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Chris Green
Date: 11/21/2016 8:07:00 AM
Thanks so very much Andrea.
Date: 11/19/2016 7:15:00 AM
Consuming our fears and doubts.is the key to serenity..Maybe I should try your method anytime Im doubtful ..fearful and feel alone..Great poem.
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Chris Green
Date: 11/21/2016 8:07:00 AM
Be my guest, let me know how it works for you. :) Thanks so very much Charmaine.
Date: 11/18/2016 11:24:00 PM
Reminds me of the guy from Stripes...great image Chris
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Chris Green
Date: 11/21/2016 8:06:00 AM
Thanks so much Tim.
Date: 11/18/2016 7:22:00 PM
Tastes like chicken. ;) Kidding aside, this is awesomesauce.
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Paloma P
Date: 11/22/2016 8:00:00 AM
;)
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Chris Green
Date: 11/21/2016 8:06:00 AM
Thanks Paloma, and you could be right. :)
Date: 11/18/2016 5:50:00 PM
This is an awesome poem, Chris. That's a damn good attitude.
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Chris Green
Date: 11/21/2016 8:05:00 AM
Thanks so very much Christy

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