Tired

I believe we all have those times in our lives when we're tired of it all. Some how, we get through it and look back and wonder how! Sometimes I think while I was on auto-pilot, my brain was thinking of better things, just waiting for the best time to reveal them.

Auto pilot, yeah, that sounds real familiar right now...LOL

Thanks EM JAY!

There are always setbacks but you have your source of light and hope within you. You are an amazing woman Lisa and I know, down deep that sometimes it gets hard and overwhelming. I'm here for you. BIG HUGS to you my friend!!

As I said in another comment. Though I have lost much, it has always been less then it could have been, and I have always found a way through with God's help. It is just right now, I can't see the window, or feel the slight stirring of a breeze that indicates one has been opened. Thank you for the hugs Danielle.

I've had times like these. You've expressed the feelings very well.

Thank you my friend.

A good rant. Sometimes we are just tired of it all.

Yes, and this too shall pass!. Thank you Alison.

We all seen stormy weather. I know I have, it was a time that I wasn't doing very well and ended up bankrupt and unemployed. But things got better you have always got to believe that things will get better.

It is encouraging to me when I see people like you and others here who are fighting for the rights of all against the wealthy corporations. Hugs and Blessings Brian.

Lisa :

You wrote a beautiful piece. Thanks.

You wrote : "With only a keyboard to converse" ....

I heard that a famous American Lady Poet Emily Dickinson also felt somewhat alone .... It would be very interesting to know more about Emily, her life and her times.

I have to work very hard and sometimes I have no time for those beauties of poetry. But the few things that I have read of Dickinson are beautiful.

So every time that you write Lisa, you are teaching us .... I love shorts essays and beautiful prose, even if it is in little pieces.

Poetic hearts are more tolerant Lisa .... I have seen that many times .... Literary hearts do not want harm for others and do not want revenge against others ( In most cases )....

So I have a feeling that poetry and prose and in general ART makes us better human beings : Kindness and Humanity.

Love to all humans

Vicente

You are sweet and kind, and I thank you for your sincere words of appreciation. You work hard to help many, and i appreciate it. Hugs and Blessings to you Vicente

Time to make lemonade?

oh yeah......

If you look at your situation . You can also see others in worse shape than you. I commented on an article by a lady here last night. Then I deleted it. Mine sounded like a pity party. I too have had a very bad two years here. I need a job . They are taking my wifes medicade away. She is full blown diabetic. Funds are short. But I know there are people worse off than me and my wife. We are living day to day. The only good thing is I have my wife. She keeps me going. I know these are bad times. But there will be good times again. You just have to hang in there. I believe in an angel looking over you. There has been one for me and my wife. Theres never been a problem That has taken us down. My wife lost her sight for a month and a half. Completely blind. Tell me thats not scarey.We thought it was for good. With an experimental drug her sight was returned in one eye. It's not good . But she can see our kids .She can see the smile on my face when we wake each morning. Knowing that things will get better.Your day will come In time. You are a very nice person. You have so many friends here . They will listen and comment. That helps so much. Do as we do . Live one day at a time.

I admire the courage and strength you have, and the kind support you have given to me. Thank you. I am, and will continue one day at a time. It is all I know to do in times like these, and I continue through. Hugs and Blessings to you and your lovely wife. Hearts of Gold in a dim world.

Hugs to you . You are a caring person and full of passion. I love your writting. Hang in there.

I'm tired too and I often think of just lying in bed hidden under the covers for the rest of my life. I tried to a few hours ago as I was upset, I realized I needed some medicine and got up to take it. We have to go on. I'm tired emotionally, physically, psychologically, etc.

You are a special lady, and everytime you have spoken to me, I have found new courage and strength, and the heart of my conviction in Christ. Hugs and Blessings. Know you too are loved lady!

Lisa, I hate that you are feeling this way and hope this great rant helps.

Somewhere along the way, I learned that the times that felt the hardest were also the times when I learned the most about myself. That didn't make them any easier to live through, since I learned that in retrospect, but after so many of them the experience/wisdom made the next down times easier to get through. If it makes any difference, I appreciate you very much for the wonderful purpose you serve in my life. I'm probably one of the people you wish would stop complaining and you are one of the encouraging voices that makes me believe my complaints might actually make a difference somewhere along the way. What can I do for you in return?

My friend you are one of the voices of reason here on Gather. I have never thought of you as somebody I would wish would stop. We need your voice and more like you with the strength and determination to stand up to the people who keep judging people like me. You already do so much for me. I just need to get through this without having to feel like I am starting over again. I feel like the pity party Howard was describing. I hate it. Most of my friends on Gather haven't got the means to help, nor would I want them to over extend themselves to try. I have been blessed in my life to get help when I least expect it, but I am afraid this time. I am in a city away from my family and still praying for that slight stir of air that tells me God opened up a window someplace for me. Thank you for your support. Hugs and Blessings

Thanks, Lisa. Sometimes we deserve and need a pity party and it's only right to invite friends to a party. I'm happy to be here.

It helps me to grieve (consciously) each loss. Only then can I move on to my new life, which isn't exactly the same as starting over. I get to bring 'me' along, just not all of the activities from before. I try to add something to take the place of whatever I'm giving up - can't dance, I'll write. Can't get out as much, I'll cross stitch.

My best wishes are with you.

Lisa I have been there and when I think of my past and compare I regret quite a bit of that which I took for granted. Now when I wish for something new I remember that there are friends like you with less and I appreciate everything more. I am saving for a iMac and that is my big dream yet, I will promise to pray for a better life for my friends along the way to what I want.

You have a good heart my friend! Prayers are always appreciated! Hugs and Blessings.

[+] = Hug!

I know the feeling. :\

All too many do these days! thank you Heather

I can identify with those feelings.

(((((HUGS)))))

Thank you Mary Ann! Hugs and Blessings to you too.

We all ride that rollar coaster of life. Sometimes tho, I just wish I could find a stop button and get a dam rest, from it all! Believe me I can relate, and I think most can too. Hugs to you, I hope things look up soon.

Thank you dee! I appreciate the hugs! Hugs and Blessings to you too!

I hope things will only get better from here Lisa.

thank you very much! Hugs and Blessings

Hang in there, Lisa! This too shall pass. Depression is something I'm very familiar with.

I keep telling myself that Janie!
Hugs and Blessings.

I've got you in my prayers. God bless!

As I said to Chana some time before she died when she too was going through a dark time, be greatful that you can write and you can write. You are a gifted poet. So write, write, write. You don't have to publish if your writing seems too personal but get it down on paper. It helps, it heals, I know. I've been there

I can only imagine. there are things I haven't and won't post, but much of it is posted because people need to know they aren't alone in darkness sometimes. You have been a great inspiration in my writing, and I thank you!Hugs and Blessings.

HUGS, Lisa. I can feel so much pain in you poem. I'm happy that you have this outlet, for you are a wonderful poet...and I know that this expression helps you to get your feelings out. Good one, Lisa. Keep writing!

Thank you Cheryl! I am, it is when i can't write that everyone gets worried.

I'm tired of being tired. Don't let it get you down: it's just life.

I am full versed on life! I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

interesting

Tiredness is such a chore, is it not?
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting

im a witness to it all. i hope writing this helps you get to where you want (and need) to be.

Lisa look to the hills and there cometh your help.
But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strenght. They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Listen to the Lord, it will be alright Lisa. So many times I have been where you are. Lots of hugs.

wonderful poem! i am tired of myself whinning so I will be your ears, pm me if you ever need to chat

Fresh air helps...


Featured in the Triple Name Club.

A strong poetry.

gutter-girl for a walk

Lisa, we continue thinking of you. This thread is very beautiful and I read what all friends post.

Many years ago I had a big lasting depression ... I overcame it and began to be a Human Being made of Steel -- I hope the same for all the friends here that have any problem.

I never have depressions, or big worries now. This is not to brag or to be arrogant but to help others that believe that their situation is desperate forever as I thought of mine.

The worst thing is not poverty or unemployment .... We have to be in guard not to fall in drugs, alcohol, tobacco, etc .. .and to eat healthy foods, like avoiding fat and eating vegetables.

If we have a good marriage or good kids then that is the Greatest Treasure, even if there are other problems.

Love for all friends here.

Vicente Duque

even your tiredness can be this much poetic..Very beautiful.

I am not tired at all to read all the above feelings. Cheers Lisa, amazing write.

 

(((HUGS)))

Sounds like someone in your home is really bringing you down.

been there too!

been there, time to snooze.

Thanks for posting to our group; civilrights4all.gather.com
Encourage others to join and post often to our group!

Lisa, wonderful write, I have been there, guess in a way life leads some of us there whether we want to go or not but to me, main thing is knowing people care. So, I care. Keep writing, people are reading and people are caring. Hugs!

This feels like a lamentation.