Stop

You can’t want it More than they do Stop meddling You’re not helping When they clearly Don’t want your help I understand It’s inconceivable That they refuse To be as happy as you It’s one of life’s mysteries How some would rather Wallow in their misery Stop meddling You can’t want it More than they do AP: Honorable Mention 2020 Posted on February 22, 2019

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 2/23/2019 9:54:00 AM

I used to know a 99 year old lady who spent the last 40 years of her life, referring to her apartment as a "prison" because she never left it. She'd lost a daughter and just couldn't get over it; so her answer to the problem was to imprison herself at home and mourn the loss the rest of her days. She died at age 100; still mourning. I don't understand it at all; how could she not try to move on? Your poem reminded me of her.

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/23/2019 10:37:00 AM

Wow. We keep hoping something will click and kickstart their love for life but unfortunately sometimes it never happens. Sad.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 2/23/2019 5:29:00 AM

The most difficult time "rescuers" have is the time they know they must "let go, let God," but when it comes, it is usually a relief.

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/23/2019 6:43:00 AM

It is always difficult seeing someone not being as happy as we think they should be.

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 2/22/2019 10:25:00 PM

Strangely enough this poem reminds me of my mother. She was from Kentucky and she had a saying for nosey people. For example, I would say, "what is that mom?" and she would always say, "Its a binder to catch nosey meddlers" Don't ask me what binder means it came out from the heart of Appalachia . Thanks for the memory.

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/23/2019 6:44:00 AM

LOL Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Timothy.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 2/22/2019 1:13:00 PM

Sharp and perceptive ink. xomo

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/22/2019 2:06:00 PM

Thanks, Maureen, for your most appreciated visit and compliment.

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 2/22/2019 12:24:00 PM

This is SO very (frustratingly) true!!! Well penned, Line!

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/22/2019 2:06:00 PM

Thanks for your most appreciated visit and comment, Rhona.