Slings and Arrows

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Thrust into a turbulent nexus Exceeding ability to cope Sucker-punched in my solar plexus Victim of life's rope-a-dope *** 01/01/2020

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Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 10/16/2020 7:56:00 PM

Many feel impossible to cope while in a lockdown I agree with you Mark, about life.

Mark Toney
Date: 10/18/2020 12:59:00 PM

So true, Barbara. Thanks for stopping by. ~Mark

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/4/2020 9:24:00 PM

Life'll do that to you!... Look what it did to Muhammed Ali, a shadow of his young self for so many sad years at the end. The fight was over for hm! :) gw

Mark Toney
Date: 1/5/2020 8:28:00 AM

Very true, Gershon. That's why I'm glad that this life isn't all there is. ~Mark

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 1/1/2020 8:23:00 PM

That hits the spot. Great write!

Mark Toney
Date: 1/1/2020 10:46:00 PM

Thank you for the encouragement and visit, Maureen! ~Mark