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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

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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.

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. :)

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.