Win Or Lose

In our complicated lives, some will win and all will die. Joy and pain, our common threads, laughter comes and tears we cry. At these crossroads, I have endured sorrow and pain through darkest days. Shadows smothered sleepless nights. My sunny skies turned shades of gray. I could suffer in self-pity, not forgive and hide my smile. I could act out the loser's role and let the darkness stay awhile. I choose to win and overcome, yet clouds sometimes blow in again. I just can't win, my heart cries out. Then my soul cries, yes you can. By Rhonda Johnson-Saunders for I Just Can't Win contest (Joe Flach)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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July 7, 2012 at 10:25 PM
Rhonda, congratulations In Joe's contest. Nice to see this contest finally up ;-) Good night PD
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July 6, 2012 at 10:50 AM
Excellent write and viewpoint! I love how you think...congrats!
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July 3, 2012 at 5:50 PM
Excellent piece of poetry,Rhonda.Congratulations on your well deserved HM in this contest...Ride on lady.
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July 3, 2012 at 1:08 PM
Congratulations on your win in the "I Just Can't Win" contest Rhonda. Love, Carol
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July 3, 2012 at 1:03 PM
Congratulations, a wonderful write with a lovely message. *smiles* Tanya
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July 3, 2012 at 4:22 AM
Hey Rhonda, I like the last verse - the struggle between will and emotions. It all boils down to which decides to win. Congrats!
Williams Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 1:33 AM
Rhonda congrats on your win..David
Taylor Avatar
July 2, 2012 at 8:19 PM
Congrats, Rhonda. Outstanding. Nice going. hugs, Ralph
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July 2, 2012 at 5:37 PM
I like your attitude. Congratulations on your win, Rhonda. Love, Joyce
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July 2, 2012 at 5:04 PM
Nicely done Rhonda! Congratulations on your win ...Samia
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July 2, 2012 at 3:41 PM
Wow....nicely said and with a great pick of words.... Congrates!
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May 14, 2012 at 9:35 AM
Beautifully done Rhonda!! Choices...it all boils down to the choices we make reguardless of what life throws at us...Amazing write my dear!! big hugs, love ya, deb Best Wishes in the contest!!!
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May 14, 2012 at 1:28 AM
Rhonda, we all face that carfax in our lives, very well written, good luck..David
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