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Self-Inflicted

Woe bestowed on oneself is sorrowful fulfillment of sad dependency determined to kill joy

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Julie Draper

Date: 9/18/2022 12:11:00 PM

I really enjoyed this ninette, very cleverly written. Well done!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/18/2022 12:42:00 PM

Thank you Julie! Linda

Bill Baker

Date: 9/13/2022 4:45:00 PM

True, Linda, well written Ninette. Have a great week my friend! Bill

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/13/2022 5:51:00 PM

Hey Bill. Thanks! I'm enjoying this little cooler weather - you too? Linda

Rico Leffanta

Date: 9/13/2022 11:27:00 AM

During WWII, one often saw, "Kilroy was here", but now, "Kill Joy was here" seems to be popular . . . .Enjoyed the read! Aloha!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/13/2022 11:34:00 AM

I remember my mom and dad talking about Kilroy and drawing the little figure. I believe you are correct in your Kill Joy analysis :) Thanks for stopping by Rico! Linda Alice

Vickey Rhymer

Date: 9/13/2022 8:55:00 AM

Old Abe said we are as happy as we make up our minds to be.I concur with you and Abe.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/13/2022 10:12:00 AM

:) Thank you Vickey. We're in good company! Linda

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 9/13/2022 4:22:00 AM

Very well put. XXX

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/13/2022 7:13:00 AM

Thank you Kai. I always welcome your visits and comments. Linda

Elizabeth Mccann

Date: 9/13/2022 3:17:00 AM

Yes, we ridicule the ideas of martyrdom then believe we are earning points by eschewing joy, fun, pleasure! Elizabeth

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/13/2022 7:12:00 AM

So true Elizabeth. Thank you for stopping by and commenting :) Linda

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/13/2022 3:12:00 AM

So absolute true, though in this life woe is oft inflicted on us by others.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/13/2022 7:11:00 AM

Perhaps. Thanks for visiting Victor! Linda

Michael Tor

Date: 9/13/2022 1:36:00 AM

Your words are sadly true Linda. Thanks for sharing...

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/13/2022 7:11:00 AM

Yes, people choose to have positive or negative attitude. Thanks for visiting and commenting Michael. Linda

Valsa George

Date: 9/12/2022 6:49:00 PM

Self inflicted sorrow can kill joy !No one can save such a situation when a person prefers to dwell in a world of gloom. Great ninette, Linda

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/13/2022 7:10:00 AM

Many thanks Valsa! I like positive people! Linda

Jeff Kyser

Date: 9/12/2022 6:10:00 PM

we are our own worst enemies at times, are we not? Sometimes, God even turns us over to our heart's desire, even when it may nearly kill us. good ninette

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/12/2022 6:21:00 PM

Yes, we are Jeff. We must stay true to ourselves and not give in to negativity. We too often victimize ourselves. Thanks for your visit and thoughtful comment. Lind Alice