I'M Tired

I'm tired of all the confusion.
I'm tired of all the strife.
I'm tired of all the anger,
That pulls the joy from life.

I'm tired of all the hatred.
I'm tired of all the pain.
I'm tired of hoping for the best,
And counting loss not gain.

I close my ears to unkind words.
I turn my back on strife.
I don't hear your slurs and jibes,
That cut just like a knife.

I don't feel your insults,
Or your snubs and stares.
I've only lost the strife you bring.
Go tell someone who cares.

I haven't lost a single thing,
No loved one or a friend.
All I've really lost is stress,
And worry in the end.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 5/24/2016 10:19:00 AM
Yes...I agree with your reasoning, Judy; we can't dwell on negativity, life has so many better things to offer. ~ Regards // paul
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Date: 5/17/2016 6:35:00 PM
Very powerful, Judy. Yes, we have to rid ourselves of the angst and negative things, and only feed on the positives. I can identify with your emotions. Well done. Hugs, Sandra
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Judy Ball
Date: 5/24/2016 9:52:00 AM
Thanks so much Sandra. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
Date: 5/17/2016 10:03:00 AM
Wonderful expressions, always be true to yourself.
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Date: 5/17/2016 3:21:00 PM
Thanks so much DM Glad you like it, God Bless, JB
Date: 5/16/2016 4:50:00 PM
Very well written.
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Date: 5/16/2016 6:00:00 PM
Thanks so much Pam. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
Date: 5/16/2016 2:33:00 PM
Judy, this is a brilliant write, and I'm with you 100%
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Date: 5/16/2016 6:07:00 PM
Thanks so much Lenny. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
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