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My Best Medicine

These days I feel as if I'm being consumed by worry and uncertainty. Unsure of exactly what to do or whom to see regarding issues of my health has robbed me of the calm that once cradled me in the nights of my soundest sleep. Once I was the epitome of calmness and stability. Though a bit anxious, I chalked this up to a little nervous "energy." My feelings rang with gratitude and gladness although the voice of all my emotions was almost always small. Laughing loudly, on the other hand, was the sound of my greatest pleasure! Even today, my emotions are not often loud. Despite current feelings of betrayal and disappointment, and also of great anger, I rarely bellow. Feeling often overwhelmed, I muddle through. I've plenty of nervous energy still. And almost every day I find time for comedy. I guffaw loudly at my favorite sitcoms, remembering that laughter, after all, is the best medicine. Jan. 4, 2019 for Caren Krutsinger's "My Loudest Feelings" Poetry Contest

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Date: 1/7/2019 5:05:00 PM
Yes, laughter truly is the "best medicine". That's why i love a good comedy too I guess and also people with a good sense of humor. I need a LOT of medicine. lol Congrats on your win, Andrea.
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Date: 1/7/2019 4:56:00 AM
something to help lift laughter helps : )
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Date: 1/5/2019 9:43:00 PM
Congratulations on your first placement Andrea! Laughter is indeed the answer of the best medicine! xxoo : )
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Date: 1/5/2019 6:47:00 PM
dropping back with my congrats Andrea I was going to write but never got the chance:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 1/5/2019 6:09:00 PM
Great attitude and great write Andrea. Congrats on your gold medal win. We can all relate.
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Date: 1/5/2019 5:12:00 PM
CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! Janice
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Date: 1/5/2019 4:39:00 PM
You have a good spirit my friend I feel you to be easy going, easily pleased and slow to anger, I hope I got that right, Enjoyed your entry, Have a wonderful evening dear friend.
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Date: 1/5/2019 2:31:00 PM
Congrats Andrea on you top win! Laughter is such a stress reliever, it feels good!
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Date: 1/5/2019 10:46:00 AM
We all need a couple doses of laughter daily...Nicely penned Andrea..
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Date: 1/5/2019 10:01:00 AM
So very true, Andrea, laughter is the best medicine.. and I need to learn to do more of it.. Congratulations on your 1st place win my dear.. Hugs Eve ~`*
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Date: 1/5/2019 9:28:00 AM
intriguing and engaging... Laughter is the unique art God spiced man's molding and no wonder no other animal can exhibit it. This is wonderful. Happy 2019
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Date: 1/5/2019 9:10:00 AM
This is well written Andrea, could have been an interesting one for the food for though contest..
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Date: 1/5/2019 8:33:00 AM
I enjoy the sitcoms too! Was kind of brought up on them. They offer an easy stress release. My go to right now is The Big Bang Theory. Let’s just put the popcorn on and relax, sweet friend! Nicely sone! Congrats!
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Date: 1/5/2019 6:31:00 AM
Number 1, you did it! Congratulations ... CayCay
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Date: 1/5/2019 1:50:00 AM
Back with congrats for a really great win Andrea. Kindest thoughts Ann xx
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Date: 1/5/2019 1:44:00 AM
I have no feel, one way or the other, for how this contest will go, but I know many will relate to this and I'm so glad you did 'therapy' with the theme. Also, love the true to personality attitude lift the last lines conveyed. Good luck with this poem and the poem's topic, PLEASE let luck shine there ... CayCay
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Date: 1/4/2019 10:19:00 PM
Hi Andrea, my dear friend, your mixed emotions are also perhaps part of a process you must go through and as for laughing we can get through anything with that! Always in my thoughts Jenny.
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Date: 1/4/2019 8:39:00 PM
It is benevolent of you as a talented poet to bare your soul to share your experience and strength, and the medicine you found!
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Date: 1/4/2019 2:34:00 PM
andie, such a positive read well crafted... i spoke of demise; had so many losses in 2018... soupie you soon!...huggs
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Date: 1/4/2019 12:10:00 PM
Hi Andrea, I have always believed that laughter is the best medicine, Through my worst tials and tribulations I have always managed to laugh. This is a wonderful write through emotions, ending with the medicine, Many can relate to your words. Laughter is always important in life. Have a wonderful 2019. Have a wonderful Friday. Hugs....Mike. XX Reads like a winner Andrea.
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Date: 1/4/2019 7:24:00 AM
Your loudest feelings..many can relate to... especially that ending. Best for a win, Andrea.
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Date: 1/4/2019 3:04:00 AM
Laughter is so important on our journey through life, without it there is no point to anything. Great poem Andrea - keep smiling... Kindest thoughts Ann xx
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Date: 1/4/2019 2:44:00 AM
I can relate to many of your feelings especially the sleeplessness as I've been having issues since hubby had his cancer surgery, as you know I try and make people smile with my silly poems and will never stop penning the poop! I agree laughter is the best medicine:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 1/4/2019 2:21:00 AM
Well written Andrea, laughter is indeed the best medicine of all. Tom
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