Red Reality

I’m like a ball of yarn
ready to be knitted 
But I’m not sure
If loose or form fitted
Souls would be best
I wrestle with myself
How can I be a better person
When I am so self absorbed 
Always wanting to be free
Yet enjoying the fruits of
Union
Wanting a kiss
Yet desiring virgin lips
I’m a walking contradiction 
With a multitude of different 
Afflictions 
Yet I still believe that 
There’s someone perfect 
For me 
That I just have to breathe 
And persevere despite fears
That I am really better
Off alone
I’m not really afraid of solitude 
But somehow growth
Seems more exciting 
And more enticing in twos
I overthink about things
Happy to imagine
I’d likely never be
Satisfied with red reality 
So the jokes on me
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Date: 4/14/2025 1:20:00 AM
Well I can emphasise with a lot of your reflections Karen all being human all being True.'
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Karen Jones
Date: 4/14/2025 4:20:00 AM
Hugs Joe!
Date: 4/9/2025 1:29:00 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Red Reality" write. Someone comes when we are Not look. Volunteer groups may help you meet other like minded people or church. Have a blessed/wonderful spring day.........
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Karen Jones
Date: 4/9/2025 1:32:00 PM
Funny you say that! I’m volunteering at an Arts Event from 8pm till 1am this Friday but my goal is to help raise money for the arts! I meet lots of men just not my type so far!
Date: 4/9/2025 7:33:00 AM
Karen, it is indeed a pickle! What are we to do when lonely and thinking about our lives and what to do kind of like our mission? I know you have a good heart and will be in great shape provided you follow it. At least you express a sense of humor about our human condition. The ball of yarn is a good analogy. There are so many options for what to make from it. (BTW, a lot of work) It's very poetic!! Smiles!!
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Karen Jones
Date: 4/9/2025 1:35:00 PM
Hi Duke I’m not lonely but I’d like to have a companion for trips and such. I am looking back on my life and realizing I didn’t date because single motherhood took over at age 21. Now I’m older and available is all. Hugs
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