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Sick

If this is sick to my stomach, then what else can hurt?
The flames have charred my toes and are licking my skirt
My eyes are blurring from the pain in my skull
Maybe it's better to be empty because right now I'm too full
Full of the sickening poison I never wanted to ingest
How to "flow like the ocean" when I'm on the shore, stressed?
If this is sick to my stomach, then what else could go wrong?
If this isn't my weakest, I don't know how to be strong. 

Copyright © Juli- Michelle | Year Posted 2018

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Paul Callus Date: 9/1/2018 5:09:00 PM Your words are heartfelt and expressive, Juli-M. One can feel the pain...the struggle against powerful currents is strength ebbing! But, the fact that you are not hiding from the problem gives hope a chance! Regards // paul Login to Reply

Faraz Ajmal Date: 9/1/2018 3:45:00 PM This is a really strong and powerful poem with some really wise words, your last line is my favorite, "if this isn't my weakest, I don't know how to be strong" it certainly was a joy to read, good luck and have a really nice day Login to Reply

Silent One Date: 8/26/2018 11:55:00 AM It can be difficult to be strong.. but if your listen to the pain, instead of letting it absorb you, then you will see the message clearly and find a way to overcome it... I wish you all the best Juli.. Login to Reply

Sunlite Wanter Date: 8/21/2018 10:10:00 AM Does someone have the virus? Hope it's gone now - and now you are strong! Login to Reply

Lyric Man Date: 8/20/2018 11:14:00 PM You may feel weak but your imagery is powerful and oh so effective. I very captivating write, Juli! Login to Reply

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/20/2018 5:46:00 PM Your powerful imagery make this poem impressive Juli-Michelle. Outstanding! ; ) Login to Reply

Winged Warrior Date: 8/20/2018 12:15:00 PM I hope you are feeling well lol...great write my friend...love & light...^WW^ Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/20/2018 8:43:00 AM Sorry you are not feeling strong. Hugs Rick. Login to Reply

Pashang Salehi Date: 8/19/2018 11:47:00 PM They say pain is the weakness leaving the body, if that is true then you're the strongest ... Login to Reply

Eve Roper Date: 8/19/2018 7:52:00 PM Very good and powerful write, Juli... Login to Reply

Michelle Faulkner Date: 8/19/2018 7:51:00 PM This is a powerful write, searching for strength when you're weak, quite inspiring- Login to Reply

Vijay Pandit Date: 8/19/2018 3:45:00 PM I feel the intensity in your words, Juli-Michelle...you captured so well the discourse of a saddened heart. Your questions implicitly answered in your write. Login to Reply