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The soul is such a complicated thing It can be filled with joy and laughter one moment And filled with a feeling of utter despair the next It's the most mysterious of human traits It can take the smallest thing to make the pendulum swing Some happenings can effect our moods more than others But we are strong enough to overcome them I'm afraid I don't fall into the that category My ups and downs can be quite extreme at times Very extreme highs and very extreme lows I try my hardest not to be too sensitive But for people like me, it's nearly impossible It's inherent in who I am Perhaps this is what allows me to write To express my feelings I often disguise the true inner me with humour It's my way of coping But my life would be missing a major part Without my friends to share my poetry Thank you all!

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Date: 10/2/2023 1:12:00 PM
what a thoughtful poem, Jack. I do believe that what you call the ups and downs is a part of the creative spirit and is stronger in some than others. As I've aged, I've become more prone to extremes in mood. I try to control it...I think my sensitivity started about the time I started writing 12 years ago. One has to be 'in-tune' when one writes. It's emotionally exhausting. Know we all appreciate you, too, on Poetry Soup. Have a blessed evening, Sara
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Jack Ellison
Date: 10/2/2023 2:11:00 PM
I am so appreciative of your words! As with you my sensitivity also began about 12 years ago when I starting writing poetry! An emotional side of me also started at the same time as you when poetry took over my life! Have a sweet evening dear Sara!
Date: 10/2/2023 6:26:00 AM
always a pleasure reading you dear brother jack:-) hugs Jan xx
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Jack Ellison
Date: 10/2/2023 6:41:00 AM
We are oceans apart but right next door in our hearts! Love you dear Sis! xxx
Date: 10/2/2023 6:02:00 AM
Hugs-a-million! My heart hurts for you. We love you, Jack!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 10/2/2023 6:32:00 AM
I am overwhelmed by your response dear dear Kim!!! We have been poetry friends for quite a while but this overwhelming heartfelt response touched my heart so deeply! Love you deeply dearest Kim!

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