Once again
She gulps down the pain
Forcing back the tears
Trying to refrain
Because love is worth
A river of tears
Especially if you overcome
All those miserable years
She knows she must stay strong
And not give in to defeat
Because she loses so much
When she decides to retreat
And with fresh determination
She’ll face each new day
Overflowing with fortitude
She’ll never go astray
© 2019 Michelle Cook
Her Writing Haven 
You have a knack for deciding when to post your poems. Thy all mean so much to us 😎 Has Brian been discharged yet!
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Awww…. thank you Walt. And no, he isn’t back yet, but he’s on his way home as we speak. 😉
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Awesome news! I thought it was time for him. I’m glad he’s coming home! And you’re very welcome!😊💛
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Sadly beautiful. Full of emotion.
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Thank you…
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Heartfelt and true.
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Thank you… Sometimes it’s easier to just give up, but I think we fare better in the long run when we don’t.
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You’re right! Especially when it seems the ground is giving away underneath our feet.
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Indeed…
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I won’t drag you through another long conversation lol! Just hope you’re doing well!
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Thanks, I really am. Hope you are too!
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this one moved me. thanks.
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Oh I’m glad I posted it then! I had started writing this months ago, and just finished it tonight. Guess it was the right time for it. 😉
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