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Mudlark

In my muddy marriage I thought I'd die. I really did want to say goodbye. In the end I threw him out. "Enough of this treatment" I shout. Ten years later on reflection. No union is pure perfection. I now reach down in muddy waters. First up, I touch my beautiful daughters. This house I got to keep is next. I'm quiet sure that had him vexed. I feel the rocky bottom of river bed. I too reached rock bottom in my head. But now my life is so serene. I have forgiven he who was so mean. Onward flows the river of life. None of us escape without some strife. 02/04/2020

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Date: 5/3/2020 1:01:00 PM
This is wonderful to read Jean, hugs! xomo
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Jean Murray
Date: 5/3/2020 5:04:00 PM
Thank you Maureen. My muse is back in her box after deleting the one that gave you giggles. I hardly see her these days.
Date: 4/2/2020 3:48:00 PM
you've told your story so well in a compact and interesting way, jean! i'm glad to hear that you're in a contented place now (or at least will be again when the world is back on its feet)...
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Date: 4/2/2020 3:54:00 PM
Hello again Ilene. I keep saying I will not panic at work in Maternity until I have to. My eldest is home safe from England and my other two are looking after each other in Vancouver. Whatever about me, as long as this poetic gene passes on to the next generation, I'll be grateful. Best wishes.
Date: 4/2/2020 2:49:00 PM
so wonderful you have now found happiness and contentment in your life and out of a marriage that is sadly over you have three wonderful daughters and are truly blessed:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 4/2/2020 3:36:00 PM
A big virtual hug back to you Jan. It's lovely to see you as always. So many have left us on Poetrysoup now. I'm hoping being confined to barracks will encourage my muse to put her head out more often. Wishing you and yours safely through to the other side of this terrible calamity.
Date: 4/2/2020 8:58:00 AM
So true Jean, glad you've finally found happiness. Hope you're keeping well. Stay safe. Tom
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Date: 4/2/2020 11:45:00 AM
Hi Tom. I hope all is well with you. Troubled waters for us all nowadays.

Book: Shattered Sighs