The suck of depression threatens to pull me down into the madswirl of darkness' drain. It wants me, know it does. Thank God for those swimming lessons!! Head above water. B r e a t h e. Don't forget to paddle.
(c) 2007, Karla Dorman (12/2)
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Reviewed by Jerry Newton (Reader)
Reviewed on December 3, 2007
Definetly know what it feels like having to fight that whirlpool and glad I had some swimming lessons myself. Good write, jln
Love this Karla!
Keep Hangin' OUT! of it...
Stay Positive!
He's a comin'
Closer! Closer! Closerrrrr!
Warm hugs and Warmer Blessings, Warrior Purple Lady Sheeeooxoo
As Dory says in "Finding Nemo": "Just keep swimmin', swimmin', swimmin'..." :) It is during these dark cesspools of life that we have to learn to rely on God, give Him our cares, let Him handle it, because you KNOW He can--and WILL. Good write, Karla; brava!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :)
Hope you find the Sonshine soon in your rainy world! :)
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on December 2, 2007
Yep . . . without that paddle you in deep do-do . . . Gotta love it . . .
nice, succinct and too true -the power of breath is underrated, especially if fortunate enough to live in cleanish air - why we dont teach meditation breath in schools is beyond my small brain - beats drugs any day or night, perhaps that's why.... Good poem Karla - nicky xx
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God Bless
Michelle~
The picture underlines perfectly the power of your words.
R~
Georg
Love,
Eileen
peace and love, Carole~
hugs
Fee
Keep Hangin' OUT! of it...
Stay Positive!
He's a comin'
Closer! Closer! Closerrrrr!
Warm hugs and Warmer Blessings, Warrior Purple Lady Sheeeooxoo
STay Positive!
"How long can you tread water?" Perfect read for a new day and gives me plenty to think about.
Love,
Susan
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :)
Hope you find the Sonshine soon in your rainy world! :)
Love Tinka