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…
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Nicole Avatar
October 19, 2025 at 6:59 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
Steinmetz Avatar
March 16, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Thank you so much! You too
Leake Avatar
October 14, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Enjoyed your rhyme Rachel Nicely penned Best wishes Kevin
Steinmetz Avatar
October 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Thank you so much!!
Hind Avatar
October 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM
That's why we grow, <3 I would also be upset if no growth.
Steinmetz Avatar
October 12, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Yes sometimes we get stuck in life…
Wolf Avatar
October 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Well, here's to depression and endless misery, I guess...
Steinmetz Avatar
October 12, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Yeah yeah Thank you for reading and commenting
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