Stuck

Living,  
yet not looking forward
just back and forth in thought; 
should I or should I not
set myself free
or 
live in complete dismay
stuck in this emotional sway.


by Ana Espinola Collins
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

Poem

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Johnson Avatar
January 31, 2015 at 2:57 PM
Sometimes we put chains on ourselves. It's up to us to dust the shelves. You've asked the question, now here's the answer. Self doubt can eat you like a cancer. Peace. :)
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February 3, 2015 at 12:39 PM
You sure are right! Thanks for visiting again Robert :) Ana
Shi Avatar
July 14, 2014 at 9:21 PM
Nice one right here
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July 15, 2014 at 3:30 PM
Thanks Shi for your comment and visiting :) Ana
George   Avatar
July 13, 2014 at 3:28 PM
Dear Ana, A question I have asked myself many times along the way on this journey called life. I believe everything in life happens for a reason and we are just where we are supposed to be at each moment...all part of life's lessons to be learned. bfn Lainie
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July 14, 2014 at 5:58 PM
So true... Thanks for visiting Elaine :) Ana
Neels Avatar
June 13, 2014 at 6:24 AM
You say so much with just a few lines Ana.. Sometimes we just got to break free and live in the now ;)
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June 13, 2014 at 7:40 AM
Thanks for your kind words and for dropping by Wilma :) Ana
Callus Avatar
June 12, 2014 at 11:11 AM
It's a lovely write, but we only live once...so cut loose ... there is a lot more to look forwqrd to. // paul
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June 12, 2014 at 12:49 PM
I agree Paul! Thanks for your nice comment .... See u soon :) Ana
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June 12, 2014 at 8:33 AM
A very emotive piece, sometimes it is easy to be caught in our thoughts. It is sad when they prevent us from living our now. Our now dissapears so quickly, it can become our regret if we don't attend to it.
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June 12, 2014 at 12:48 PM
You got that right... Time goes by way to fast! Thanks for visiting Richard :) Ana
Allison Avatar
June 11, 2014 at 6:18 PM
Gosh Ana I could have written this myself at the moment - can really relate to this! Hugs Jan xxx
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June 12, 2014 at 12:46 PM
A few people seem to relate to it! Glad stopped by... Take care Jan :) Ana
Carrillo Avatar
June 6, 2014 at 11:45 AM
Nice poem, but by all means, don't be stuck. Cut yourself loose and be free and discover the other you. Have a blessed day.... Lucilla
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June 7, 2014 at 9:30 AM
Thanks Lucilla for visiting and your kind words... See u soon :) Ana
Vaso Avatar
June 5, 2014 at 9:53 AM
Excellent write, with I am guessing a few meanings, A7 on this!!
Espinola Collins Avatar
June 5, 2014 at 7:14 PM
Thanks so much Arthur... I appreciate and always look forward to your positive comments.. See u soon :) Ana
Ink-U-Script Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 2:20 PM
I love this poem written here...Be free!!!!!
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June 5, 2014 at 7:37 AM
Thanks for visiting and your nice comment. :) Ana
Merrill Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 12:59 PM
Wow...I sure can relate to this poem. Sincere and well-written. Hope to see ya around...xxx...Mel :)
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June 5, 2014 at 7:36 AM
Thanks Mel...Glad you stopped by...Take care :) Ana
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