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Tough Love

clutching at straws struggling without cause falling further behind your actions you malign slipping into despair considering your life unfair borne of self-destruction feeding your own seduction whirling into frustration feeling deep desperation no extended hand sinking in quicksand well, so what my dear friend believe it or not, this is not the end suck it up, buttercup this is the part where you get up you didn’t die; you weren’t maimed no one but you is to blame fight for your dignity, your self-esteem join the humankind mainstream. 9/23/2020 Clutching at Straws Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Kai Michael Neumann

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Beata Agustin

Date: 10/7/2020 7:35:00 PM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this uplifting muse in your awesome poetic style. God bless you.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/8/2020 5:40:00 AM

Thank you Beata! Linda

Edward Ibeh

Date: 10/7/2020 1:41:00 PM

Quite a remarkable piece, Linda:-) Congratulations on your well-deserved first place win!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/7/2020 1:42:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by with kind words and encouragement Edward. Linda

John Watt

Date: 10/6/2020 9:56:00 PM

Well done, and some good points. Congrats on your #1 win.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/7/2020 6:20:00 AM

Many thanks John. Linda

L. J. Carber

Date: 10/6/2020 3:20:00 PM

congrats on your win, Linda!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/6/2020 3:22:00 PM

Thank you LJ! Linda

Newton Ranaweera

Date: 10/6/2020 3:12:00 PM

Congratulations on your Top Win in the contest, Linda, for this excellent write!!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/6/2020 3:21:00 PM

Many thanks Newton! Linda

Hilo Poet

Date: 10/6/2020 10:46:00 AM

"...buttercup", said to me once, never again--at least from that guy, nice write, Linda, Congrats, Aloha! William

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/6/2020 10:49:00 AM

Ha! Thanks William. Aloha! Linda

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/6/2020 10:24:00 AM

- "Fight" ... even if you "sinking in quicksand" ... "you did not die; you were not maimed" ... life is not easy, Linda :) - A wonderful poem - Congratulations on your first place in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/6/2020 10:46:00 AM

And it (life) goes on, with or without us...:) Many thanks Anne-Lise! {} Linda

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/6/2020 5:03:00 AM

Congrats on your top win :) This is brilliant! I love it. God bless you dear friend with many more great writes.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/6/2020 6:03:00 AM

Thank you Gina. hugs {} Linda

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/23/2020 3:17:00 PM

Me, too! 'Suck it up, buttercup' is just perfect!! G.L. in the contest! Here's to a winner, Gershon

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/23/2020 3:49:00 PM

Thanks Gershon. Appreciate you stopping by and of course, your comments. Let's hope others enjoy it as well. ;) Linda

Sam Kauffman

Date: 9/23/2020 10:54:00 AM

I just love this Linda! "Suck it up, buttercup" just made me laugh out loud! I love the way you turn this poem from all those negative thoughts of self pity to poignant reminders that we don't walk these roads alone as we pick ourselves up, shake off the dust and walk together. The couplet form is perfect! Best wishes for a top win!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/23/2020 11:45:00 AM

Thank you Sam. It's delightful to get such positive and encouraging feedback. I had fun writing this one. Linda