Stressing

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Autobiographical.  Pursuing a job overseas, which if I get will require me moving.  Freeloading son and his girlfriend trashed our carpets; so being evicted.

Stress is starting to overwhelm me;
It’s certainly wearing on my health.
To many stressors all surround me:
Lack of time, lack of wealth,
Adult children always sponging off me…
Are pushing me into early death.

My landlord is not helping;
He’s forcing us to leave.
The mess my children made
Is something nobody would believe.
I’ts too late for cleaning.

I’ll be changing occupations
If interviews go well.
The uncertainty amplifies frustrations…
Certain Purgatory, uncertain Hell.

Hoping for tomorrow,
A better day…
Beg, steal, borrow.

I’m stressed.
I’m stressed!

Help!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 10/25/2014 7:21:00 PM
I applaud this excellent piece and congratulate you for your wonderful well-deserved win! Congratulations Mark! Pandita
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Mark J. Halliday
Date: 11/4/2014 6:32:00 PM
Thanks. It was all real. Didn't get the job in Paris I was interviewing for, quell domage!.
Date: 10/25/2014 1:22:00 PM
Congratulations on your win Mark. I hope life can change to better for you.
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Mark J. Halliday
Date: 11/4/2014 6:32:00 PM
Thanks. It was all real. Didn't get the job in Paris I was interviewing for, quel domage!
Date: 10/25/2014 11:18:00 AM
Congratulations Mark on your win with this great piece. Brave to write about stress and to do it so well.
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Mark J. Halliday
Date: 11/4/2014 6:32:00 PM
Thanks. It was all real. Didn't get the job in Paris I was interviewing for, quell domage!.
Date: 10/25/2014 8:44:00 AM
And back again wid huge congrats on ur awesome win Mark!
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Mark J. Halliday
Date: 11/4/2014 6:33:00 PM
Thanks. It was all real. Didn't get the job in Paris I was interviewing for, quell domage!.
Date: 10/25/2014 5:58:00 AM
Nicely done poem, congrats on the win, mark
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Mark J. Halliday
Date: 11/4/2014 6:33:00 PM
Thanks. It was all real. Didn't get the job in Paris I was interviewing for, quell domage!.
Date: 10/25/2014 4:35:00 AM
I do hope life takes a turn for the better for you my friend - got my fingers crossed for you - great win:-) Hugs Jan xxx
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Mark J. Halliday
Date: 11/4/2014 6:33:00 PM
Thanks. It was all real. Didn't get the job in Paris I was interviewing for, quell domage!.
Date: 10/25/2014 1:09:00 AM
Sure a lot of stress was mentioned in this one. The last part was quite fitting. HELP. That's about all one can think of when stressed , trying to get some major help! Congrats in my contest, Mark.
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Mark J. Halliday
Date: 11/4/2014 6:31:00 PM
Thanks. It was all real. Didn't get the job in Paris I was interviewing for, quell domage!.
Date: 10/15/2014 3:02:00 AM
Its me Mark a stressbuster to offer a help! great content wonderful write! gl in contest!
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Mark J. Halliday
Date: 10/15/2014 12:56:00 PM
I find taking walks and playing my guitar helps.
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