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Strained

Always concerned with mental strain Anxiously hiding it to numb the pain Not quite living more like a mode However life will always prod and goad Dragging you out from behind your cloak Whether or not you’re positioned to cope Dropping the ball is nearly a certainty When every minute is a storm at sea Difficult to stay in the framed moment Reality has vanity and plenty of wit to show it

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025




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Date: 7/17/2025 5:10:00 PM
Well-written, my friend. Life can sure be a challenge, and the pressure never seems to let up. Have a great weekend! Bill
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