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Running Away From Yourself

You can run away as far as you want, But when you get there, there you are. I often think I should, but to what avail? I will have the same problems, because Problems follow. I will have the same feelings, Because feelings follow. I will have the same family, Because family follows. So running away is not the answer. Maybe I should begin something new? Something wonderful that I have always wanted to do, Then I could stay in my house and enjoy all the stuff I used to love. The stuff that bores me now, the stuff I want to throw out Because I am in a throwing-away-everything-mood today. Maybe I need to take a little nap until this craziness subsides? But my acid reflex will not let me lie down in any comfortable way, Even on my left side, which is the one I usually have to use, So here I sit, running away from my acid reflux in my mind, Running as far as I can from it. Acid Reflux sits, smugly, waiting. Knowing I will have to sleep sometime. It is really difficult to run away from some parts of yourself.

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Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/1/2018 5:40:00 PM

Yes it follows us . That part of us that refuses to go away. Best face it honestly and truthfully, and then make peace with ourselves and others.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/2/2018 7:33:00 AM

It is funny to me when people try so hard to get a new something - wife, husband, job, home, and worse child, thinking they will "fix" whatever feels wrong.

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 10/1/2018 2:02:00 PM

I go through this, too! ;) Maybe you could just pick a small area to be your "getaway" spot- and declutter & decorate it? If a whole room is too much, you could curtain or partition off a corner somewhere... with warm colors & cheerful twinkle lights (or whatever makes you happy)... just a thought! ;)

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 10/1/2018 3:45:00 PM

I see what you mean!! ;O

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/1/2018 3:04:00 PM

I did this Rhona, and this is where we have caught two snakes - inside! This has soured my beautiful haven a bit.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/1/2018 9:29:00 AM

Hi Caren, Loved this poem, beautifully written and so true, we need change in our lives! Great write. xoxo, Jennifer

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/1/2018 10:26:00 AM

I am changing as fast as I can, as this is the only way I can enjoy some parts of myself.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 10/1/2018 9:00:00 AM

As they say: "wherever you go, there you are". A great piece! I usually take up something new; presently, the ukelele. Go ahead and dare to jump out of that box!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/1/2018 10:27:00 AM

The ukelele! How awesome that sounds!