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Fleeting Feelings

I’m tired,.. shot, ..got nothing’,.. zippo, Feel like I’m dragging a big ole hippo. I want to do all kinds of things, But I’ve just got no springs. Ain’t it terribly awful … to feel like that? Feel like spit... that’s just been spat. But I’m sure there will be many better days to come, When I’ll feel like the cake instead of a crumb. Hope dictates …the tide will turn, I’ll be the bird, … not the worm. Wisdom dictates I’m bound to learn, Feel the faith baby!… Stay firm!

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/21/2011 11:07:00 PM

oh, wow. I am so relating to this one. it's been a not good year at all for me and hubby. Love that line about the cake and the crumb. A really interesting little poem!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/10/2011 5:01:00 PM

Robert, I know that dragging feeling.. love the spirit at the end.. Awesome couplets,..p.d.

Audrey Haick

Date: 1/6/2011 12:07:00 PM

Outstanding Rhyme, dear Robert..and I wouldn't smile but for your great attitude towards life. "Feel the faith, baby...Stay firm!" Tomorrow's coming! lol Love, Audrey

Daver Austin

Date: 1/2/2011 8:28:00 AM

"Feel like spit that's just been spat." Boy did you hit it on the head. Winter - I won't say it because they would kick me off the soup. This is a great laugh for all who feel depressed by the weather. Dave

Sharon Ruebel

Date: 12/31/2010 3:20:00 PM

Hello Robert, This made me laugh out loud! You are so witty and this is wonderful! Thank you for your kind comments and please have a safe and Happy New Year! Can't wait to read more of yours... As Always, Shar

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/30/2010 8:54:00 PM

That's the spirit, Rob. I'm glad you can keep faith that the tide will turn. It's hard sometimes, but we have to keep it together. Once again, I find myself relating to your message. Are we clones? Love, Carolyn

Audrey Haick

Date: 12/29/2010 1:20:00 PM

Been there many times, myself, dear Bob! And it does pass..and when you think back it's as if you've forgotten what it was. Love the last stanza! Happy New Year! God bless. Love, Audrey

Wilma Neels

Date: 12/29/2010 12:17:00 PM

Bob, awesome write, things continue to change sometimes I don't like it but what can one do but continue living.. Hope 2011 will be a blessed one for you, love Wilma

Walayee Poet Lay Whitlock-Ishway

Date: 12/27/2010 10:09:00 PM

I needed this tonight Rob! The tables are constantly turning. As long as more days are spent being the "Cake" and not the "Crumb" we're doing good; right! I hope your Christmas was joyous...Luv Lay

Mary Meade Stephenson

Date: 12/27/2010 5:58:00 AM

Great write Robert. One that I am sure many will be able to relate with ... I know I do. Love the last line!! Thanks so much for sharing and for taking the time to read my writes. Have a gloriously blessed day~Mary~