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Suffering Pain

The evening breeze, cold and damp, in the twilight of his life reluctantly resuscitates the vagaries of the mind, mostly nonchalant revelations. A mind storm begins to brew creating disconnected and fragmentary visions of hidden secrets and disappeared friends. Ephemeral and absurd tales of love and pain evoke insane nightmares, as he mumbles manic moans, dead ghosts roam in his room: brain sickness of a succumbing soul. Death's sickle will strike soon. And then rich relief, he hopes....

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021




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Date: 8/3/2022 10:45:00 PM
It is when life becomes a burden and an inconsolable pain that one begins to brood of death and welcomes it as a reliever ! Very poignant writing, dear Victor !
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Date: 4/24/2021 10:57:00 PM
So sad that the body will age and succumb to weaknesses , well said. Hugs Eve
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Date: 4/24/2021 4:43:00 PM
Rich relief . YES. That was the positive note to end on. And it will be a glorious reunion with loved ones. Wonderful, Victor.
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Date: 4/24/2021 1:43:00 PM
WoW Victor! A fine write depicting the last days of someone just plain dying from old age. Great job. God Bless, JB
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Date: 4/24/2021 1:39:00 PM
A marvellous write Victor, life is a nightmare at times, when our demons come and play havok in our mind... Belle
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Date: 4/24/2021 7:47:00 AM
Congrats!! Deep and meaningful!
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Date: 4/24/2021 5:28:00 AM
Vagaries of the mind roil us from time to time, Victor. Emotions you so skillfully invoked in this superb write, feel so real!
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Date: 4/24/2021 4:37:00 AM
Is this about you, my friend? Poignant in its truth. May sweetness like a garden envelop your senses with peace and beauty. God bless you, my friend. <3 Kim
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Date: 4/24/2021 4:31:00 AM
Sometimes death is the only hope for relief from pain. A poignant write my friend. I can relate as I have night terrors sometimes and have had them for most of my life. Blessings xxoo
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Date: 4/24/2021 2:35:00 AM
Hi Victor, You've penned such a well-written, deep melancholy write. The end is bittersweet, for only death can bring relief. Great job. Have a great day-Alexis
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Date: 4/24/2021 1:41:00 AM
A deep and moving write, Victor, coming from the bottom of your heart, such excruciating imagery! Awesome:)
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Date: 4/24/2021 1:36:00 AM
as he mumbles manic moans, what a great verse, that shows too many psychological and psychic situation in just few words, great job Victor Have a blessed day
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