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Poor Me Routine

We spoke of you today my dear of times now long since passed ah how quickly wound the years the memories how vivid they last I find myself romanticizing the journey of our past and wonder what the now would hold had not your days slipped passed It's funny how ones world can change as if we'd ever been the person that we see right now from the view perceived back then Some would say a true love story never knows an end yet change the cycle of a life holding on then releasing again So strange the way we second guess the courses which we take knowing still we can't undo all the choices that we made I sat a spell and talked to God with offerings of tears feeling robbed they turned to sobs for those I miss no longer near How I hate these emotional days when your soul feels like still black water feeling the bitter coursing through my veins trying desperately to leave it at the alter Enough of this poor me routine questioning all the why's I thank The Lord for the blessings received and dress such grace in a smile :-)

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Date: 7/23/2014 7:22:00 AM
This strikes me as a past experience not something you are currently dealing with. You captured the angst and emotions with great eloquence. A small change "through my veins" makes more sense. Also "questioning all the whys" you added a y too the. I very much enjoyed this poem Sarai.
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Sarai Virden
Date: 7/23/2014 10:24:00 AM
I wish it had been long ago but even in my present state of such happiness, there are days I miss my late husband, the father of my children. Most of all the uncomplicated details that come from a single flowing story. Thank you for the editing suggestion Rick, you know I always appreciate those. Hugs dear friend!
Date: 7/22/2014 11:38:00 PM
"How I hate these emotional days when your soul feels like still black water feeling the bitter coursing through your veins trying desperately to leave it at the alter" A truly fantastic write my friend, from start to finish but this stanza quoted above especially struck me! this line-- "when your soul feels like still black water" You captured in verse a feeling I once had and that line can only come from one that has once actually felt it! BBBBBBBBBBBBBRRRRAAAVVOO!!!!! I NOW FAV THIS!!
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Sarai Virden
Date: 7/23/2014 10:13:00 AM
I think perhaps this is why poetry is my instrument; the pictures painted in rhythm of the happiest or saddest songs. The stories they unfold and the identification that resonates all walks of life. I'm glad this touched you my sweet friend. Hugs
Date: 7/16/2014 5:09:00 PM
Excellent Sarai...count your blessings...hugs Tim
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Sarai Virden
Date: 7/23/2014 2:08:00 AM
Thank you truly Tim, hugs a ton! :-)

Book: Shattered Sighs