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Headstall's Reflections - 51. Cursed

Sometimes I wish I was callous.

Headstall’s Reflections

 

 

Chapter 51 Cursed

 

 

Peace, blessed peace

An elusive tease

A slippery mistress

Staying out of reach

Ghosting my fingertips

My brain, my heart, my soul

Before retreating

I would appease you

Cherish you

And hold you close

If you would approach

Yet you linger and taunt

Impossible to grasp

Do I ask too much?

What am I doing wrong

That you would desert me

And leave me bereft of content

I am so tired of games

So do what you will

I am my own master

But I am a failure

When ugliness presents

Why does it not slide away

Like you do

I am cursed

An unsettling and sleepless night... maybe this will help. Thanks for reading.
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hohochan657

May your troubles be over soon

and a smile will grace your day

I will sing you Looney Tunes

to keep your misery at bay

 

:kiss:

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northie
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It's very easy to imagine you're cursed in the sleepless small hours but you're not. OK?  A better night's sleep will see you more on an even keel. :hug:

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MacGreg

I can't imagine anyone deserting you. But I can empathize with the sentiments of your poem extremely well. You always weave emotions into your words so well, Gary. Skillfully captured. Wishing you solace and a chance for sleep - we all need it around here. <hugs>

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Mikiesboy
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Oh Gary.. it's sad and heartbreaking and there seems so much of it now. I wish for you peace and ease for your aching soul. xxxx   The poem is beautifully written as always. tim xxoxo

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FormerMember4

Very well written. Emotion captured loud and clear. 
 With so many of us restless... I suggest a group vacation! 

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ColumbusGuy

Had too many of those sleepless nights myself, G-Man...at least then the weird dream of running naked in a maze pursued by something Unseen wasn't the reason for waking.  You'd think that was a relic of teenage angst?

Try a glass of schnapps before bed.

xoxoxoxoxo

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Parker Owens

The peace you write about is slippery and multilayered. What peace is there in restless nights, or fevered hearts or lonely spirits? I stand with you, support you, embrace you as my brother and give you what little peace I have.  

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On 5/18/2017 at 10:43 AM, Lyssa said:

:hug:The day seems one of serious themes. The poem is touching!

Thanks, Lyssa :hug:  It's pretty raw....

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On 5/18/2017 at 11:16 AM, hohochan657 said:

May your troubles be over soon

and a smile will grace your day

I will sing you Looney Tunes

to keep your misery at bay

 

:kiss:

Wonderful, hoho... thanks for your sweet caring :hug:  

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On 5/18/2017 at 0:12 PM, northie said:

It's very easy to imagine you're cursed in the sleepless small hours but you're not. OK?  A better night's sleep will see you more on an even keel. :hug:

No, I am... but it is also what makes me me :) ... thanks for your support, northie :hug: 

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On 5/18/2017 at 0:17 PM, Reader1810 said:

:hug: Your words always make me stop and ponder. :)

Thanks, Reader... pondering... yeah, been doing a lot of that... thanks for the support :hug: 

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On 5/18/2017 at 0:32 PM, MacGreg said:

I can't imagine anyone deserting you. But I can empathize with the sentiments of your poem extremely well. You always weave emotions into your words so well, Gary. Skillfully captured. Wishing you solace and a chance for sleep - we all need it around here. <hugs>

Peace has, but I will search and I will find... thanks for the support, Mac... :hug: 

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On 5/18/2017 at 1:02 PM, Mikiesboy said:

Oh Gary.. it's sad and heartbreaking and there seems so much of it now. I wish for you peace and ease for your aching soul. xxxx   The poem is beautifully written as always. tim xxoxo

Thank you, tim... disappointment abounds... appreciate your support :hug: 

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23 hours ago, BlindAmbition said:

Very well written. Emotion captured loud and clear. 
 With so many of us restless... I suggest a group vacation! 

Thank you, JP ... appreciate the support :hug: 

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Mikiesboy
Just now, Headstall said:

Thank you, tim... disappointment abounds... appreciate your support :hug: 

Preaching to the converted, Gary.. wish i could take you for a beer.. 

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21 hours ago, dughlas said:

If I but had a magic wand ...

I know, dugh... thanks for your support... :hug: 

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20 hours ago, ColumbusGuy said:

Had too many of those sleepless nights myself, G-Man...at least then the weird dream of running naked in a maze pursued by something Unseen wasn't the reason for waking.  You'd think that was a relic of teenage angst?

Try a glass of schnapps before bed.

xoxoxoxoxo

LOL... you made me laugh again, buddy :hug: xoxoxoxoxo

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20 hours ago, Parker Owens said:

The peace you write about is slippery and multilayered. What peace is there in restless nights, or fevered hearts or lonely spirits? I stand with you, support you, embrace you as my brother and give you what little peace I have.  

Thanks, Parker... you're sweet :hug: 

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19 hours ago, LitLover said:

Peace... so elusive, especially in the wee hours of the morning. :hug: 

So tired of seeing the ugliness hiding in plain sight ... thanks for your support, Lit :hug:

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4 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

Preaching to the converted, Gary.. wish i could take you for a beer.. 

So, you and CG want me to drink... :)  a cold beer would go down well, tim... CG's schnapps... not so sure :unsure: ... thanks...

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1 minute ago, Headstall said:

So, you and CG want me to drink... :)  a cold beer would go down well, tim... CG's schnapps... not so sure :unsure: ... thanks...

i want to drink..just not alone... and we all sound like we need one or 20

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