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Out of Control

Spiraling out of control 
Need to find something 
To keep me from falling 
Further into the abyss 
Overwhelming sadness
As well as fear
Has taken over
Wreaking havoc
Searching for tranquility 
Looking for peace
Where is my lifeline
I’m at the end of my rope
Better tie a knot
Hang on for dear life
I see the sunshine in the distance 
Just out of my reach
I extend my hand toward it
Hoping something will help me
Find my way back
From the darkness 
That has become my reality 
I will not give up hope
I will find my way back
Just focus on the light
And stop looking down

Copyright © Lorna Safronick | Year Posted 2018

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Curtis Moorman Date: 11/28/2018 10:19:00 AM Lorna, I was deeply moved by what you wrote. It somehow rang true and my sympathy quickly rose to the top. As a counselor, I encounter people who suffer from various hurts, hang-ups, and habits. In that environment, and reading your poem, my understanding and my compassion stretched across the miles to let you know there is someone who genuinely cares how you feel. I hope my wishing you a Merry Christmas will make you feel needed by others to give them encouragement by your sharing. Login to Reply Lorna Safronick Date: 11/28/2018 10:37:00 AM Thank you. I have been struggling lately. I find I feel much better once I put it into words, and get the feelings out. Merry Christmas to you too. :)

Alycia Wheatley Date: 8/29/2018 7:11:00 PM Hang on! Take the bad with the good and remember, there IS good. :) Login to Reply Alycia Wheatley Date: 9/28/2018 3:42:00 PM Me too. Poetry is a wonderful tool to deal with and examine your emotions. Best wishes! Lorna Safronick Date: 8/29/2018 8:52:00 PM I’m in counselling. My therapist and I think that putting my feelings into poems is helpful. Thank you for your support.