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We Hold the Reigns

We hold the reigns to victory, or defeat - or that awful purgatory of in-between. May 11, 2018 Note: Written in an email in regards to the state of stagnancy.

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J.W. Earnings

Date: 8/22/2018 1:09:00 AM

Super awesome poem, Laura!

John Fleming

Date: 6/18/2018 2:28:00 AM

A one liner that personifies perfectly that awful state of a stagnating relationship. I suspect you added little or nothing more to that email. Cheers, Laura! :) john

Silent One

Date: 5/28/2018 6:25:00 AM

Yes! Great one liner! I was inspired to write one today also..

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 5/28/2018 2:54:00 PM

Thanks SO! Will stop by to read it. <3 (: ~Laura

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/22/2018 12:28:00 PM

- A meaningful line, excellent Laura - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 5/22/2018 1:34:00 PM

Thanks, Anne, for stopping by. I'll be checking out your page very soon! Cheers (: <3 ~Laura

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/22/2018 11:42:00 AM

A deeply meaningful and insightful monoku, Laura.. The colorless and spineless realm of stagnation and complacency truly is an 'awful purgatory'. It takes courage and creativity to forge ahead and take that chance, to thrive and grow - win or lose.. I love your thought provoking introspection and I must fav your beautiful poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 5/22/2018 11:54:00 AM

Thank you, Susan, for the lovely analysis. I was struck by a quote from David Draiman, one of my favorite musicians...he said, "You fight for the strength of your creation" - I couldn't agree more with that statement, or your thoughts on the matter. Thank you as always for your thoughtful points of view. <3 ~Laura