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Life’s slung a mighty curve ball
This time it’s kicked my ass
With gloves on, I thought I was ready
Only to find myself breathless,
Knocked backward onto the grass
I’m so tired I can’t even roll over
Just plow me under the ground
Dig a hole deep enough
To lay this old body down
I’ve fought against the forces
Time and again life beat me sore
Hoping for better tomorrows
I fought back, screaming hit it some more
This time I’m too damned tired
I’m tired of fighting the fight
I can no longer see a horizon
When every day feels like it’s night
Surely on this road I’ve been traveling
I’ve now logged in sufficient miles
I’m weary of pain and sickness
And tears that wipe out smiles
I’m told there’s a place called Heaven
That eternal joy awaits me there
Well, I’m still believing in Jesus
Clinging to Him with a very fine thread
So I want that life I’m promised
Once this body is dead
I’m dead tired of the pain of this life
Even though I have loved ones dear
I’m worn out and tired of fighting
All the pain I’m dealt with down here
I want this game to be over
As I no longer wish to play
Been dealt one too many curve balls
How about we call it a day
Gina DB Hayes
January 9, 2023
Jan 10th update: Life’s challenges might knock me down, but ultimately my faith kicks in
and I come back swinging…I’m back on my feet again!
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Super sad post. I am so sorry. I pray you can find some hope somewhere to continue forward . You are a light to others even when you don’t see it
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Thank you, I am struggling, hence my words. I’m worn out. So thank you for praying for me, as I need strength beyond my own.
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I’m so sorry to hear that you are feeling this way, the words in this poem resonate deeply within me.
I also fell down the rabbit hole of deep depression in August and have only recently begun to claw my way out.
Like you I also long to be with the Lord but responsibilities to loved ones who need me to be here keep me struggling onward no matter how exhausted I am.
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I’m glad to hear you were able to climb out of the “hole” as I too somehow manage to do. Like you it is my responsibility to loved ones who still very much need me which keeps me hanging on.
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