Impulsive this is not, by virtue of perpetual hours of considerate speculation
I have come to find that I cannot find reprieve in a phony jet set molded vexation
It is said that misery loves company, well I beg to differ from such a cheap statement
As I get brainsick around such deplorable’s caught in their self loathing enslavement
To free myself from these chains of hate, I must find a numbing inside my brain
Nothing by hands of pharmaceutical scientists, unsupported claims of relieving pain
Agoraphobic? No, I can arduously, though eventually, exit through my front cell door
I just wouldn’t if I had empowering choice, no family, friends, need for a job or a store
I will, as I’m forced to, just deal with the situations brought to me so emphatically
Just like I will deal with the crippling anxiety that will also come on so dramatically
Life I can’t escape from, chemically I tried, a depressed outcome is always so much worse
I draft up a script, scrutiny of every angle and plot twist, then with all of you, I rehearse.
Wow, love the last line! Life really is just a big stage. We can only hope we hear cheers. Well written, Joseph!!
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Thank you. Greatly appreciate you reading. Glad you liked it
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I have to say, probably my favorite one so far! Keep writing!!
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Grit, true grit, and yes, what a trite saying about misery.
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Thank you for stopping by and reading. 👍🎩
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Pleasure
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Hi, Joe! Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking my post on my retirement. I guess you are right. Misery really doesn’t love company. Hope you are permanently through trying to escape chemically. That’s a non-starter for sure.
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Yup. I’m looking forward to celebrating 2 years in January. 👍 thank you for reading 🎩
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Way to go! One day at a time.
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Yup!
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Joseph, that was brilliant! “My front door cell.” A perfect metaphor for what so many feel, but cannot express. I so wish my late husband could have read this piece. Your courage wears the armor of words, written in elegant poignancy. Bravo my friend! This was extraordinary.
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Thank you so much. I appreciate your kindness and understanding. Thank you as always for reading and encouraging. 😊
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It was a great piece of writing.”Life I can’t escape from….I draft up a script”!A very Relatable post.👍
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thank you so much. glad you liked it, and thanks for reading. 👍🎩
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This makes me sad, Joseph but I admire your courage to choose to live your life.
Best wishes,
Tanja
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Brilliant piece. Love reading you
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Thank you. That means so much. Thank you for reading😊
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Of course. I haven’t commented in a while, I’m sorry. Lots of fiery flaming flames burning my little brain cells!
🔥😉
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Haha I hear ya. It’s hard to keep up sometimes. Life pulls is all directions.
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It definitely effing does ❤️
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You’re right about this. Miserable people just make you feel worse!
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And then some haha
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Of course , this is wonderful. You are brilliant. I love this line. “To free myself from these chains of hate, I must find a numbing inside my brain.” I get that. I have had to numb my brain many times to free myself from many, especially from ignorance… I love all the lines but that one got me. Thanks Joseph. You are great. I hope you are doing well.
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Yes I’m doing well. Same to you. I’m glad you liked this. . Thank you
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