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Down and Out Blues (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
I walk the empty rain-soaked streets.
Footsteps echo against brick walls
as formidable as a prison.
There is no escape from loneliness
that devours the soul from within,
an endless cinema of despair.
Locked within this kaleidoscope,
distorted images from my past
haunt my dreams and nightmares.
There is no room for reality.
Players in my mind pull the strings,
dance this mournful marionette.
I follow the cooling evening breeze
with no purpose or destination.
My feet lead me forward in a trance.
I try to empty my mind of thoughts,
the destroyers of my self-esteem —
precariously held at bay.
Life is a never-ending battle,
one foot in front of the other,
seconds follow tedious seconds,
breaths counted entering and leaving,
heart beats its pounding rhythm
walking these empty rain-soaked blues.
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Dennis Cardiff 
sadness seeps into one at midnight
where time is neither today nor yesterday
standing still with no dark nor light
suspended in a hushed way
a time to wander through thoughts of doubt
questioning the what if’s or whys
a time to wonder what this crazy life is about
a time to laugh or cry
midnight blues hold one’s heart in truth
wide ranges of emotions stir
changing into so many midnight hues
where you give voice in thoughts to words…
deep emotions flow along your lines….
so many can and will feel them….
Take Care…You Matter…
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maryrose
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Thank you, maryrose, for your beautiful words of wisdom and understanding. You have brought life to my thoughts beyond my capability. I have learned much from you.
Blessed Be…
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dennis
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“I am what I am… Never revisit the past, that’s dangerous. You know, move on. I am a cynical optimist.”(Robert Redford)
My very best, now and always… Mélanie
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Very wise advice.
Cheers,
Dennis
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a cycle that seems to move, change but it remains the same! I understand well!
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Each moment is a new challenge, a new beginning, a reason for moving on. Thanks for your kind words and your understanding, ~ Dennis
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“Life is a never-ending battle.” So true, so true. If only we can replicate those sweet little moments of joy we feel, and maintain them in our mind during the trials…
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Hi Jack, I agree. Savoring the moments of joy and maintaining them during times of turmoil — an oasis in the middle of a desert.
Cheers,
Dennis
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Very deep and emotional…I felt the sinking of my heart in sorrow as I read this. Many blessings to you and all that you write about. Namaste, mary
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Thanks Mary, for your kind words. We wouldn’t know happiness if we didn’t also know sorrow. Many blessings to you. ~ Dennis
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Thank you for your kind words. Your encouragement and support are much appreciated. ~ Dennis
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