Going On

Sometimes I wonder how I can keep going on The days are too short the nights are too long The quicksand of frustration is thick and deep I welcome the dreams that come during sleep I go to the places I have known earlier in life When I was living good times without any strife The people I knew then were so good to me I had no reasons for wanting to get free From the constant consistent mental abuse Dragging me down wanting to get loose From the albatross of mood swings' noose Choking my spirit and breaking my heart If I escaped could I make a new start?

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/5/2020 2:39:00 PM

Hello Janet Grace, when i feel very down and i have, it takes me awhile to get back to feeling better. Slowly I get there and I am in my positive mood. it keeps me strong. have a nice day my friend.

Janet Grace
Date: 3/6/2020 1:54:00 PM

Thank you for your review. Yes, we all hav4e our ups and downs, life would be boring without them, wouldn't it? It is very important to get back up again.

Janet Grace

Date: 2/23/2019 8:34:00 AM

Thank you for your review, which shows you understand how I felt during a rough patch in my life. I am usually an upbeat positive person, and able to pull myself up by my bootstraps when I am down and as in the poem's the last line, I go on.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 2/22/2019 3:31:00 PM

Hi Janet! Please keep writing your poetry. I find that's a way to set me free. Oh, how I wish I could dream like you. Moods are like poltergeists that scare our souls. You are far better than your moods.you are a marvelous being. Panagiota

Arturo Michael

Date: 12/7/2017 2:36:00 AM

A good question at the end...All the best Janet

Janet Grace
Date: 4/16/2019 4:51:00 PM

Thank you. The rough patch was smoothed over and yes, I was able to start again. I am very determined and that helped.