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Words Fail

How does one convey a past not meant to last? How does one explain a numbed brain? How can emotions simply disappear? Why do we turn against those we hold dear? When will our life as we knew resume? Back to normal can we assume? End the desire oneself to impale? Words fail.

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Date: 4/14/2021 1:35:00 PM
Jean, I think your words convey the frustration we all feel. Blessings, Kim M
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Jean Murray
Date: 5/3/2021 3:12:00 AM
Thank you for your blessings Kim.
Date: 4/14/2021 12:13:00 PM
well said, jean! i don't think anyone knows the answer to when, or if, "back to normal" will be...
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Date: 5/3/2021 3:14:00 AM
Hello Ilene. Thankfully, this was an old poem I found. I'm hoping never to go back there, but you never know. Lovely to see you.

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