Ups and Downs
@nanette64 (20363)
Fairfield, Texas
June 18, 2016 10:40am CST
This poem is for @Jessicalynnt .
Ups and downs and we slide to the ground.
Getting back up only to be punched in the gut.
Where oh where is the clean, fresh air.
Why oh why are our hopes in the sky.
Every day we cry and pray.
That tomorrow will be the better day.
Our tears fall but there is hope for all.
Today IS the day that won't be gray.
All our friends here send you cheer.
To uplift your spirits and cover the divots.
No more head in the sand for your day will be grand.
You've got control, no longer an ostrich or mole.
From us to you, no longer be blue.
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7 responses
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
18 Jun 16
Wow. I am touched. This is a lovely poem for anyone who is having a rough patch
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
18 Jun 16
It sucks to swirl down the ceramic bowl @Jessicalynnt . So every now and again it's good to know you have 'back-up'. 
Just a little humor there. So hang in there, we're there to help 'flush' the problems away. (Sorry, I couldn't help myself). 
Just a little humor there. So hang in there, we're there to help 'flush' the problems away. (Sorry, I couldn't help myself). 3 people like this
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
19 Jun 16
@nanette64 ahahaha, terrible puns! lol
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
18 Jun 16
I agree with you life is to short to be blue.. so put on a happy face and have fun
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
18 Jun 16
Even on the worst of days, there can be something to smile about @hostessman .
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
21 Jun 16
A lovely caring, considerate tribute
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
21 Jun 16
Thank you Arthur. I know what it feels like to be down in the dumps (far too often) and it's nice to know the people here at Mylot do give a hoot.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
20 Jun 16
Thank you @marlina . We all need to stick together when times are tough.
@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
20 Jun 16
@nanette64 I've just read it and I should think your comment cheered her up as much as the poem
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
20 Jun 16
You know me @jaboUK . Did you catch the comment I made after she responded? Silly me.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
20 Jun 16
@jaboUK Can you imagine if Id've had a cocktail or two?
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
18 Jun 16
what a lovely pick-me-'p, ms. nannette 'n oh so true. one can gain the strength to o'ercome most all 's long's they know they aint 'lone, that they matter to someone somewhere.
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