I can’t be happy
I can’t be sad
Every mood
Feels chaotic and bad
I can’t change
I can’t stay the same
This dilemma I have
Is really quite lame
I can’t go away
I can’t stay
I just can’t have anything
My own way
I can’t know
I can’t forget
But I CAN
just quit!
© 2023 Michelle Cook
*This drawing is my attempt at illustrating just how awful I felt a week ago when I started back to school. I had registered for too many classes and felt completely overwhelmed. After dropping a couple of my classes, I feel like I’m back on track with my goals. And I’m feeling excited again and eager for the challenge ahead. ~M 🙂
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Internal chaos never stops! UGGHHH
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Lol… I know, right?? We gotta just keep going somehow, someway… 🙃
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Amen!!!!
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Winter is not easy. At times it makes us prisoners of our own minds.
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I couldn’t agree more… I’m a sunshine girl. The winter threatens to kill my spirit every year. I’ve recently moved to a warmer climate where the winters aren’t as long, and I’m already feeling desperate for the warmth of summer days.
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I can understand that. The sun is a necessity for us sun girls. Soon is all we can tell ourselves.☺️
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Soon indeed… ☀️ 😉
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Yessss☺️
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Cute poem and image Michelle. I’m glad to hear you’ve sorted that all out. ❤
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Thank you… I hope your vacation is going well and you’re having lots of fun. ❤️
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Thanks Michelle. I’m not there yet, but soon enough. ❤
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Safe travels along your way 🧡❤️💛
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Thanks again. You’re so sweet ❤ ❤
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So are you… 😊💕
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Aw, hugs Michelle. ❤
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Right back at ya… 🤗
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xx
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nice work expressing what so many of us feel at times.
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Just seeing your comment now. Thank you… 🙂
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Oh Michelle… I love the picture and your poem. Thanks for filling us in and so glad you dropped some classes my friend and are feeling better!
❣️
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Thank you, Cindy. Your love and support always helps keep me going. ❤️
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You’re so welcome dearest Michelle! Oh I’m so happy to know that. you are a love.. hang in there!! 🥰
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❤️🥰
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Hi Michelle, I enjoyed the rhythm of this poem very much.
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Thank you… 😃
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Aww I love this piece and the vulnerability!!! Thank you for sharing! The emotions and feelings were palpable, and the drawing is spectacular! Glad you’ve found your groove in school, you got this 🤍🤗
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Thank you, Grace… you’re such a comfort to me. I hope all is going well with you. Have a wonderful weekend. ❤️
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Aww you are too sweet!!!! Smiling inside and out 😁🤗. Have a lovely weekend 🤍
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Awww that makes me feel so happy! 😊 You too!
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Our own minds never stop ❤
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So true… 🙂
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This is the hardest time of year for getting straightened out after all the hype over the Christmas time. Good to hear you are on track again, Michelle.
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Thank you… it really is. 😅
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It will come together. It always does.
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💕
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