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Reeling In the Years

I am reeling in the years I have Ringing in my ears While you gather up your tears I have dry eyes, as do my peers The weekly check in at the Drs. didnt turn out as I planned The things he said I have, I cant even understand I spent a lot of money And I spent a lot of time Left with false positives All on my own dam dime The price of insurance a federal crime The things they think important I cant understand Oh but I Love my precious homeland I am reeling in the years I have ringing in my ears While you gather up tears I am faced with CoVid fears But I cant even cry due to this gosh darn dry eye Is this my last summer Am I fading fast What to grab unto Will my toilet paper last? The box on the wall is full of a screaming cast Politicals, Scientists, Zealots Are all talking quite fast Am I going to be part of the past? I honestly wouldn't know a diamond if I held it in my hand But I see many brave people across this vast land To them, I say Thankyou , You are What makes this land Grand. May God keep you as you make your stand P.S. Although my tears dont always flow There's a large well in thier corners that swell I just thought you should know.

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Date: 4/17/2020 6:36:00 PM
Hello Donna … this virus is one enemy all humanity is retreating from. I found your poem to be amusing with frustration that blends with these worrying times - thank you Donna - Lindsay
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Donna Roberts
Date: 4/17/2020 8:08:00 PM
Thank you, stay well.
Date: 4/2/2020 4:47:00 PM
Excellent write
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Donna Roberts
Date: 4/2/2020 8:11:00 PM
Thank you Mr.? Wolves
Date: 3/31/2020 7:26:00 AM
A very serious but at the same time amusing poem with profound undertones dearest, Donna! Take good care of yourself, Blessings!
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Donna Roberts
Date: 3/31/2020 8:07:00 AM
Thankyou You as well Its becoming nearly impossible
Date: 3/30/2020 10:00:00 PM
Donna I enjoyed this poem from start to finish. Well penned.
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