Ground Level

Sometimes you can reach  high of highs
or touch bottom low of lows
what you do when you reach a point
is up to you

you can carry on with life 
 being positive+++
or drown in self pity
 being negative---

you can pick yourself up
or drag yourself down 
drowning in despair

life can bring happiness
 you walk on air
 without a care

what goes up comes down
what goes down comes up 
it is in finding the middle 
between the depths of the ocean
and the heights of heaven
we have to find ground level.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020


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Date: 3/9/2020 6:25:00 PM
Hello Phyllis ... it is truly up to the individual to make their decision on life, but there is also plenty of people out there for guidance too - thanks you Phyllis for your fine verse - Lindsay
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Phyllis Babcock
Date: 3/14/2020 11:35:00 AM
Thanks Lindsay. Hope all is well with you. Hope this virus is not in your area. We have one case and most events are cancelled even tho it is a few hours away from here. love phyl
Date: 3/4/2020 7:47:00 AM
- A wonderful poem of truth, Phyllis :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 3/14/2020 11:34:00 AM
Thanks hope all is well with you. This virus is locking down many events in our area to contain it. We have one case and people are buying things like crazy. love phyl
Date: 3/3/2020 10:47:00 PM
I love your poem Phyllis. It is filled with positive energy. Blessings.
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Phyllis Babcock
Date: 3/14/2020 11:28:00 AM
Thanks Evelyn for your comment. love phyl
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