SADNESS

by compound complex 60 Replies latest jw friends

  • compound complex
    compound complex

    She wraps me in her cold embrace,
    a hold that will not let go . . .

    I welcome her with half a heart,
    which is more than I truly have.

    One time - in my ardent youth -
    I was unaware that sadness

    Lurked outside the playground
    fence, biding her time; she

    Knew I'd venture out, as all boys
    do, when 'safe and sound'

    From elders' lips fell on deaf ears
    of silly boys of simple heart.

  • whathappened
    whathappened

    We are here for you if you need and want to talk about it.

    Much love to you.

  • tec
    tec

    Oh, Coco... that was beautiful. Gave me that pause... you know when the world stops for a beat and all you know are the words you're reading (or an image you're seeing, etc.)?

    Peace and love to you,

    tammy

  • minimus
    minimus

    CoCo, you ok??

  • wasblind
    wasblind

    Coco is a true poet, But I have to ask

    do you regret not listenin' to the Elders in matters of the heart

    Or in other things ????? jus ' askin'

  • wasblind
    wasblind

    Coco is a true poet, But I have to ask

    do you regret not listenin' to the Elders in matters of the heart

    Or in other things ????? jus ' askin'

  • compound complex
    compound complex

    Greetings and thanks, dear whathappened and tec:

    It's wonderful hearing from you both.

    Your concern is much appreciated, whathappened, but this was just a little ditty composed in the wee hours of a Saturday morn. My old stuff was wordy and dense; I'm into sparse and to-the-point writing now. Fortunately, today, I am detached from and objective about a once overwhelming sadness. Writing about it now is without pain, cringing, wincing . . .

    It's good to be at this juncture in life!

    Wishing you both well and a happy day.

    Love,

    CoCo

  • compound complex
    compound complex

    Thanks, Minimus - I'm OK! Just writing!

    Wasblind: Thanks for your post; by elders I meant parents.

    No JW elder influence when I was a little boy.

    Gratefully,

    CoCo

  • minimus
    minimus

    good

  • Hope4Others
    Hope4Others

    Beautiful writing as always...

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