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No Longer

No longer seen nor heard 

No visits nor calls

Not involved or included

Feeling insignificant and small


Out of sight , out of mind….invisible

Treated as such

Past your expiry date 

No longer required…..out of touch


Do not let others ignorance define you

You do not need them to feel complete or whole

Always remember YOUR value and worth

Live your life for YOU as that is what you control

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/20/2025 7:50:00 PM

My reply is to the title: Yes Shorter.

Jay Narain

Date: 1/18/2025 11:50:00 AM

It happens to all of us with age. We have to stand up and face the reality.

John Read

Date: 1/18/2025 11:47:00 AM

Hi Deb, it's a lesson I've learnt, I only wish I had learnt it early. xx

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/18/2025 8:51:00 AM

That was a really touching and uplifting, poem, Deb. We need to move beyond the idea that we need others for support or validation!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/18/2025 7:04:00 AM

Yes, just walk away and breathe, put on our big (girl or boy) panties, realize the world does not revolve around us, realize in good time and with favor, we are noticed by true friends…the most important is our God. Blessings, dear one!

Paul Bell

Date: 1/18/2025 4:15:00 AM

This is a great way of throwing out the rubbish, and even better, the rubbish is volunteering.

Joe Maverick

Date: 1/17/2025 11:47:00 PM

Well put Deb..I see there cyclone sean off the Coast there.?

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/17/2025 9:28:00 PM

Very moving and inspirational, Deb. Yes, we must get past the thought that we must be "validated" by others! Janice

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/17/2025 12:33:00 PM

- I didn't know we had an expiration date... maybe it's stamped on the back of my neck :))) - I know the feeling, and it makes me sad Deb - Enjoy your weekend :) - hugs

Deb M
Date: 1/17/2025 12:47:00 PM

Haha its stamped on your right arm pit Sunshine…..check it out!! Thanks as always my friend! Your comment made me smile! Debx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/17/2025 11:54:00 AM

WOW!!! What a powerful write you have here. Love It... Fav This One. Have a fun day as you write away..................

Deb M
Date: 1/17/2025 12:50:00 PM

Another special Fave Paula …you will give me a big head haha! Seriously though l really do appreciate your comments Paula and the special Faves! Debx