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Rogue Waves

In this uncertain life you work hard everyday, step in the hamster wheel you have mounting bills to pay, careful not to resort to temptation you crave, you think of the Que Sera Sera song sung by Doris Day, You watch the news people are filled with rage, hoping agains't hope that humanity will turn a different page, feeling like that solitary hamster stuck in his cage, people who have no problems resist you like the plague, Things seem to go pretty smoothly then you have a rogue wave, major health and financial problems out of the blue like a slap in the face, you hang in there and keep swimming for your life trying to be brave, just keep hanging ten on your surfboard knowing that Jesus saves, Another day of waves of anxiety is the price we pay, worrying about our country's future and our children's fate, sometimes you feel like time is short and your just devil's play, anxiety is the devils priority until were in our graves. 2-23-17

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Date: 8/23/2017 8:37:00 AM
Cheryl, You tell it like it is, and do so in fine poetic form. The image of the hamster wheel is ingenious. Hugs, Paul
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Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 8/23/2017 6:54:00 PM
Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Paul!~hugs~Che :)
Date: 2/28/2017 8:49:00 PM
Powerful words Che !!! xoxoxoxo ~~ Jeanie ~~
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Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 2/28/2017 8:52:00 PM
Thanks so much Jeanie; you are very kind!! xo ~Che :)
Date: 2/27/2017 9:34:00 AM
I think, Cheryl, we grew up in the same generation! My mom used to sing Que Que Sera to us. And so true of that rogue wave. More and more clinging to Jesus. Suffering must happen. But Jesus!
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Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 2/27/2017 8:34:00 PM
I grew up in the 70's (the teen years) many moons ago. Your Mom sounds like a sweet person singing that Doris Day song to you…Your right about more clinging to Jesus! Thanks for kind comment~Che :)
Date: 2/25/2017 5:43:00 AM
Btw ... I gave this poem a double 7, and a fave. Triple decker for you, Cheryl. Enjoy the cherry on top willya. Much love and respect.
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Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 2/25/2017 8:03:00 AM
Lol, I'll savor every bite of it! Thanks so much again!~Che :)
Date: 2/25/2017 5:40:00 AM
7!!! I love the existential light bulb burning bright in your soul, Cheryl. I agree w/Daniel ... powerful observations. Pure introspection and reflection. You are a brave soul, this poem bespeaks this truth. Beautiful poetry of wisdom, my dear friend. Love w/no limit.
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Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 2/25/2017 8:01:00 AM
Thanks so much for such a kind flattering comment Freddie; I really appreciate it my friend! P & L~Che :)
Date: 2/23/2017 1:48:00 PM
I love the image of surfing life's rogue waves :)
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Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 2/23/2017 7:09:00 PM
Thanks so much for kind comment Maureen!~Che :)
Date: 2/23/2017 9:52:00 AM
We learn to tread water to keep from going under or grab onto something to keep from getting washed away. Love your observations, Mrs Cheryl:)
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Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 2/23/2017 7:09:00 PM
Thanks so much for kind comment Daniel!~Che :)

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