More Than 100 Percent

Driving hard, loving hard, functioning
Vicious circle,never ending,grimacing
Thin ice, danger lurking, worry
One more debt,one too many,interest mounting

Work, work incessantly,always worry
Can't stop the pain,always sorry

Too many hurts to face tomorrow
Dawning day just brings sorrow

Breaking through sliding under clawing now
Kicking hard churning steady just don't drown
Face against the ice, one half inch of air
Then down again into deep despair

Swimming desperately, breaking through
Breath of air, lungs burning anew
Current is strong, can't stay there
Warmth. Peace. Mama. Lifeless Stare.

                           Gwc. 2008
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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May 21, 2016 at 12:56 AM
George Campbell, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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May 20, 2016 at 3:38 PM
Deep emotions...I love the poem....Welcome to Poetry soup...your friend Ryan.
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May 19, 2016 at 2:21 AM
That's the way to go! Congrats on your first entry and welcome to Poetry Soup, George. :)
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May 19, 2016 at 8:20 PM
Thanks
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May 18, 2016 at 10:32 PM
George, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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