It’s the only thing I could

If all that life is, is hope
Then it’s time to say goodbye.
To hope for a time of hope
Can never just get by.

If light is always moving
Then my chasing may be real,
And if healing is always removing 
Then to hell with all that “feel”

If surviving the today
Is only to live for the morrow
Then go, go away
Numb in expired sorrow

If “better” is reason not to die
And the ere is no reaching “good”
Then don’t tell me not to cry-

It’s the only thing I could…
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Date: 10/19/2025 6:59:00 PM
Stay in the light, even if you are moving in different directions. Looking up is better ! Your thoughts hold many emotions and they caress gently around my heart. My best to you, Rachel. Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 10/14/2025 12:12:00 PM
Enjoyed your rhyme Rachel Nicely penned Best wishes Kevin
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Rachel Steinmetz
Date: 10/15/2025 4:45:00 PM
Thank you so much!!
Date: 10/11/2025 7:34:00 PM
That's why we grow, <3 I would also be upset if no growth.
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Rachel Steinmetz
Date: 10/12/2025 10:46:00 AM
Yes sometimes we get stuck in life…
Date: 10/11/2025 7:08:00 PM
Well, here's to depression and endless misery, I guess...
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Rachel Steinmetz
Date: 10/12/2025 10:45:00 AM
Yeah yeah Thank you for reading and commenting
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