Twenty One Years and An Undecided Future

A Slow drift in warm, slimy, stagnate waters that is what we have become.
He comes in the door and doesn't speak daily; He never asks me how I am.
His only response is no....
Just a touch in all the right time and places would mean so much.
The seven year itch has a hold on me accompanied by severe sadness that no pill 
can hide.
Losing long time neighbors often has my clock ticking noticably by me.
Sickness and aging has a deep sadness gripping my heart. I know to hold on to 
hope and make the day a blessing. Overwhelming pain takes my happy places.

Tomorrow......there is hope!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Kendrick Avatar
July 3, 2011 at 3:27 PM
Today there is hope don't wait until tomorrow..Is it 22 years this year?...I was 39 when that happened..That was a traumatic year for me..Try the cellophane outfit...Thanks for stopping by..Mom
Maverick Avatar
July 2, 2011 at 1:48 PM
I have not rated this write Doris for i feel its to sensative to do that, i wish you every happiness both you and your partner, and much poetic success..
Culverhouse Avatar
July 3, 2011 at 10:58 AM
I tend to write feeling I have instead of fussing at my hubby.....when I know alot of time it is just my own silliness causing the problem. We have been better since then. no worries.
Johnson Avatar
June 30, 2011 at 3:29 PM
No Dr Ram we have many lives hehehe this place seems to be a place to suffer like a mini hell...worse in other places ... try flattery where did ya get that shirt from, were your eyes always blue? be happy babe I love you!!! Don
Mehta Avatar
June 30, 2011 at 3:20 PM
Read you after a longtime with a note of hope, Doris, remember we have one life to live and this is not a dress rehearsal, as I always say.
Brown Avatar
June 30, 2011 at 11:31 AM
It has been a pleasure reading your poetry today Doris. I will be back again soon to read more. Hoping you find your soul filled with inspiration today and everyday and may your writing endeavors come to be. Love, Carol
Kearley Avatar
June 30, 2011 at 10:32 AM
Hang in there Doris!Find happiness in your poetry.That's what works for me.
Sweetheart Avatar
June 30, 2011 at 9:04 AM
writing new chapters in life is exciting yet difficult Doris.. another stepping stone and hurdle my friend.. your lines emit the down part of luv and marriage however.. for every negative there is a positive.. we just have to find it luv.. not easy but oh so challenging yes?
Puddifoot Avatar
June 30, 2011 at 8:34 AM
I can relate to some of the feelings in this, good poem ending on a note of hope...
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