What Happens Now

When you finally let go
of the rope you've been holding

When your strength and your grasp
have slipped, and you're falling

What happens now?

When your feelings stop hurting
but also stop caring

When the sad heart stops crying
becomes bitter, stops trying

What happens now?
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July 5, 2011 at 10:36 AM
What a way to start my week, reading the words that are flowing from your soul. May you find the inspiration each day to continue writing and sharing your wonderful poetry with us Mollyann. Love, Carol
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