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I try not to waste my time
Our beautiful planet on
Try to focus energy
Affirmative effort upon
Gratitude I diligently
And sincerely exercise
Every blessing in this life
Individually prize
Once in every while, however,
Comes along a day
Try as might, I cannot ever
Make those methods pay
Heart all lost in solitude
Mind quiescent, dumb
Spirit wanders in the wind
Body aching, weak and numb
No amount of discipline
Cover will the sadness of
Giving out and giving out
But not receiving love
Visualizing yet again
Sunshine, smiles and clover
Doesn’t help, and I am glad
This gloomy day is over
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The poet/editor of this website is physically disabled, and lives at a fraction of her nation’s poverty level. Contributions may be made at:https://www.gofundme.com/are-you-a-patron-of-the-arts
