Got shelvesful of diaries by now; this series of poems are from one I scrawled in 1987. (I am trying to keep revisions to a minimum in the hope of preserving the raw emotion that is reflected in many of the poems.) ~~ Thank you for being here. Your support means the world. 'Pea' xox
S t r e s s rating scale jail equals sixty three death one hundred of a spouse say minor law violations eleven marriage fifty divorce fifty three change work thirty six outstanding personal achievement twenty-eight death of close friend thirty seven sex difficulties thirty nine change of financial status thirty eight 'business readjustment' thirty nine suicide not l i s t e d
(c) Phyllis Jean Green, 2007
{Not sure where the scale appeared; just struck me as ironic that anyone should think we can break it all down in numbers.}
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Reviews of "From a Mouse-Gnawn Diary - II {By the Numbers}"
Reflections are a powerful tool, especially when our memories are written down. These reflections allow us to see where we were, how far we've come, and where we are...life sure can throw us some heavy weights to carry, but with God and our inner self strength, we can do it. Enjoyed this write...interesting how we do use numbers to rate, or place our life on scales, and even prioritize our life...enjoyed this one, powerful write!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
STrong write with a good message that sorts out what we deal with in life, yes it is hard to apply numbers to emotions and all of these life tragic items swim with raw emotions.
Its scary to realize just how tangled our lives was/is, and know we managed to break free, and away.
If one really could color life by numbers, there would be many more artists, than we could ever imagine!
Grand write.
Stress scale, now that would be a head-shrinkers dream...just another way to tell us that we are a mess and really need their help. The way I see it is that whatever stress I am dealing with at this particular moment would have to get the highest number on the scale...an hour later that number could change and another take the highest spot. Cool write, Pea!!
Take care,
Sherry
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(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
love and peace, Carole
Love Tinka
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
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If one really could color life by numbers, there would be many more artists, than we could ever imagine!
Grand write.
Lisa
A striking one... "From a Mouse-Gnawn Diary - II {By the Numbers}" takes the reader on a stimulating learning trip.
I salute You, Poet.
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Creative write Pea!!
Thanks for sharing!
Love, Suzie xox :-D
Carmen
Take care,
Sherry