State of Mind

My state of mind,

is not so simple,
It can be very kind,
or it can cripple,

It comes and goes,

and helps or hurts,
either friend or foe,
it comes in spurts.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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Allen Avatar
January 16, 2010 at 4:44 PM
Great condensation of words-- ~Skyy
Mason Avatar
January 12, 2010 at 11:51 AM
I can really relate to this one Janetta !! I KNOW my mind is out to get me ... LOL ...
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January 12, 2010 at 9:19 AM
Congrats Janetta on your poem being featured. Vince
Mcgovern Avatar
January 11, 2010 at 8:12 PM
An I thought it was just me with such a mind. Perfectly orchestrated-- without flaw. A pleasure to read, well done Janetta. Mcc
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January 11, 2010 at 1:40 PM
Many congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week >> James
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January 11, 2010 at 4:40 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Janetta. Love, Carol
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January 11, 2010 at 1:39 AM
Very thought evoking poem, Janetta. Thank you for sharing. Love, Lainie
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January 10, 2010 at 4:06 PM
Congrats on your amazing feature poem this week! Very well deserved as always. Truly enjoyed reading. Happy New Year! Love Light Patty
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January 10, 2010 at 2:05 PM
Interesting perspective that most will relate to. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Keep on writing! Wishing you continued success. Karen
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January 10, 2010 at 12:07 PM
Janetta - a wonderful write. Many congrats on it being featured this week. Rgds Janette
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