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May 4, 2021
By WolvesRain ELITE, Walton, Kentucky
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WolvesRain ELITE, Walton, Kentucky
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"Every secret of a writer's soul, every experience of his life, every quality of his mind, is written large in his works." Virginia Wolf

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Life has lost it's meaning,

I lay broken and bruised,

Unable to stand.

They say the grass is greener,

But it's a lie,

Just like touching sky.

Without a purpose,

We're useless,

Now I must do what I have to.

You laughed now you cry,

As you try to say goodbye.

Wonder if life will,

Throw another hurdle.

As I begin to twirl out of control,

I feel my purpose is gone.

© Tammy D. Pasay

The author's comments:

This poem is about the moment when you feel life has thrown it's worst at you and now all that is left is a broken dream, a purpose vansihed but what you need to take away is that you're not alone and that when life slams the door, find a window and if that doesn't work then find another way out but what you msut learn is you're never truely without a purpose, you're just lost. waiting to be found. 

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WolvesRain ELITE said...
on May. 24 2021 at 1:25 pm
WolvesRain ELITE, Walton, Kentucky
117 articles 1 photo 190 comments

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"Every secret of a writer's soul, every experience of his life, every quality of his mind, is written large in his works." Virginia Wolf

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Thanks for the compliment
Lydiaq ELITE said...
on May. 23 2021 at 6:03 pm
Lydiaq ELITE, Somonauk, Illinois
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Like the connection between the first/last lines, that's the mark of a good poet:) As for determination, sometimes you just can't struggle anymore. You have to call on God and He will save you.
WolvesRain ELITE said...
on May. 5 2021 at 11:36 am
WolvesRain ELITE, Walton, Kentucky
117 articles 1 photo 190 comments

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"Every secret of a writer's soul, every experience of his life, every quality of his mind, is written large in his works." Virginia Wolf

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Got it
SparrowSun ELITE said...
on May. 5 2021 at 11:33 am
SparrowSun ELITE, X, Vermont
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"It Will Be Good." (complicated semi-spiritual emotional story.)<br /> <br /> "Upon his bench the pieces lay<br /> As if an artwork on display<br /> Of gears and hands<br /> And wire-thin bands<br /> That glisten in dim candle play." -Janice T., Clockwork[love that poem, dont know why, im not steampunk]

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WolvesRain ELITE said...
on May. 5 2021 at 11:33 am
WolvesRain ELITE, Walton, Kentucky
117 articles 1 photo 190 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Every secret of a writer's soul, every experience of his life, every quality of his mind, is written large in his works." Virginia Wolf

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Okay, that works
SparrowSun ELITE said...
on May. 5 2021 at 11:31 am
SparrowSun ELITE, X, Vermont
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"It Will Be Good." (complicated semi-spiritual emotional story.)<br /> <br /> "Upon his bench the pieces lay<br /> As if an artwork on display<br /> Of gears and hands<br /> And wire-thin bands<br /> That glisten in dim candle play." -Janice T., Clockwork[love that poem, dont know why, im not steampunk]

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alright, give me a sec and i can send you a link(i cant send a link directly, but I can do something)
WolvesRain ELITE said...
on May. 5 2021 at 11:30 am
WolvesRain ELITE, Walton, Kentucky
117 articles 1 photo 190 comments

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"Every secret of a writer's soul, every experience of his life, every quality of his mind, is written large in his works." Virginia Wolf

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Yeah we could do that.
SparrowSun ELITE said...
on May. 5 2021 at 11:28 am
SparrowSun ELITE, X, Vermont
200 articles 23 photos 1053 comments

Favorite Quote:
"It Will Be Good." (complicated semi-spiritual emotional story.)<br /> <br /> "Upon his bench the pieces lay<br /> As if an artwork on display<br /> Of gears and hands<br /> And wire-thin bands<br /> That glisten in dim candle play." -Janice T., Clockwork[love that poem, dont know why, im not steampunk]

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would you like to cowrite? our topics are relatively simallair, I have loads of experience writing short story, but I've never cowritten, so that's a liability.
WolvesRain ELITE said...
on May. 5 2021 at 11:19 am
WolvesRain ELITE, Walton, Kentucky
117 articles 1 photo 190 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Every secret of a writer's soul, every experience of his life, every quality of his mind, is written large in his works." Virginia Wolf

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Sure, never thought of that.
SparrowSun ELITE said...
on May. 5 2021 at 10:58 am
SparrowSun ELITE, X, Vermont
200 articles 23 photos 1053 comments

Favorite Quote:
"It Will Be Good." (complicated semi-spiritual emotional story.)<br /> <br /> "Upon his bench the pieces lay<br /> As if an artwork on display<br /> Of gears and hands<br /> And wire-thin bands<br /> That glisten in dim candle play." -Janice T., Clockwork[love that poem, dont know why, im not steampunk]

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hmmm try short storys. its easier to say what you mean. i can help, if you like.