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Life Explained

Life is a cipher One I cannot define It baffles and confounds me Whenever I ponder mine The highs can be heartwarming Though fewer and fewer these days The lows are so very alarming Often seen through a mystical haze Oh bring back those wonderful moments I pray to the Powers that Be Go away, you looming black clouds I beg you, stop following me!

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Ilene Bauer

Date: 6/10/2023 11:40:00 AM

Ha! I know exactly how you’re feeling, Ellen, and I agree wholeheartedly! Great poem…

Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Date: 6/12/2023 3:30:00 AM

Thanks, Ilene. It seems a lot of people can relate these days. BTW, I love your poems! Ellen

Deb M

Date: 6/10/2023 2:34:00 AM

Hi Ellen….l can relate totally to your poem….life sucks at times and is not easy! Well written and very real Ellen! Debx

Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Date: 6/12/2023 3:31:00 AM

Thanks so much for your feedback, Deb. I truly appreciate it. I'm loving your poems a lot. Ellen