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Ticking Time Bomb

Stress~
ticking timebomb;
found peace-
bomb defused.














02/22/2022
Contest: Bite Size no.37
Sponsor: Line Gauthier

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Sara Kendrick

March 5, 2022 at 3:58 AM

I am glad that you found peace. Reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. Your visit to my page was inspiring. Sara

Deb M

February 23, 2022 at 8:08 AM

Great way of describing stress Alexis in so few words. Love this….Debx

Joseph P. DiMino

February 23, 2022 at 7:14 AM

I hear you, Alexis; stress is no fun -- music my go to. Blessings my friend. Well said.

Joanna Daniel

February 23, 2022 at 5:28 AM

Succinct and well said, Alexis:)

Bj Legros Kelley

February 22, 2022 at 10:30 PM

Whoa, that was close, I'm glad you found peace to diffuse the stress. You are right, stress is dangerous! Stay well, and peaceful!! <3 ~BJ

Andrea Dietrich

February 22, 2022 at 4:23 PM

whew Thank goodness peace was found. This reminds me of my very first poem I ever wrote in 2000. it was when I felt like a time bomb and wrote about it!!

Connie Marcum Wong

February 22, 2022 at 2:20 PM

A wonderful formula to distress Alexis. Something I have been working on too. I think Line will like your entry a lot. Blessings xxoo

Kim Rodrigues

February 22, 2022 at 1:58 PM

A breath, a hug, a friend, a friendly ear can all help destress.

David Kavanagh

February 22, 2022 at 1:52 PM

Please tell me your secret Alexis, what colour wire did you cut lol, short and to the point cheers David

Evelyn Judy Buehler

February 22, 2022 at 12:19 PM

A very nice description of relief, Alexis. Best wishes for the contest, Evelyn

Paul Callus

February 22, 2022 at 11:46 AM

Four short lines which still manage to express the consequences of stress, and the relief felt when it's overcome. Alexis. ~ Best regards // paul

Mystic Rose Rose

February 22, 2022 at 11:46 AM

lol whenever we discover an ounce of peace, its putting salve on the wound of stress, hope you do this more often than not, my friend, take care Alexis, always a pleasant moment when I hear from you , much love xo