Life is hard; we all know this. But I always hope that each of us retains a bit of hope and strength to get through the bad times. I’m sure that most of the readers who visit here, know that about me. This piece, which I’m so happy that Gabriela Milton, Editor of MasticadoresUSA, has accepted for publication, speaks about the heaviness of days gone wrong and the determination in spite of it. Enjoy!
Rising
already exhausted upon awakening
the day begins anew
while the brain is slow
the body is even slower
what weighs me down
isn’t easily lifted…
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I Write Her 
Poignant composition Susi. Congratulations!
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Thanks so much, Radhika! :)
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It is a marvellous creation. I love it. Reading it in itself gave me strength.
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Thank you for your kind words, Kritika! I’m thrilled to hear that it has touched you in that way!
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My pleasure always Susi :) (heart)
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<3
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This was such a beautiful piece Susi I commented on the site. Congratulations 🎉
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I love this Susi. So relatable ☺️💕
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Thank you so much, Christine! <3
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My pleasure to read it Susi ☺️💕
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<3
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It is a poignant write Susi and shared more there! 💖💖 Congrats!
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Thank you, Cindy! Appreciate the love and support. <3
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You’re so welcome Susie!!! so well deserved! 💖🌻🙏
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Congrats Susi! I can feel the heaviness of exhaustion in these lines…. great that it was selected for publication!!
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You nailed it – heaviness of exhaustion. Thanks so much, Val!
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Wonderful! Congratulations, Susi! ❤️
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Thanks so much, Jeff! <3
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Congratulations, Susi! Love the hopeful notes in the poem. <3
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Thanks, Jaya! <3 It's all we have!
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Congratulations Susi!!! This is so beautiful
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Appreciate that, Belladonna! <3
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Congrats!! 🎉
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Thank you, Ruth!! :)
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My pleasure! ❤️
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Congrats, Susi! I left a comment in the publication. ❤️
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Thank you so much, Eugenia! <3
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My pleasure, Susi!
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congratulation
and it is so well penned Susi..”i’ll arise more determined
with hope in my eyes”
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I appreciate that, Akhila! <3 Thank you!
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I really enjoyed the poem- beautifully written. “i’ll arise more determined with hope in my eyes” this was so inspiring.
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Thanks, Pooja! That line seems to be a favorite! I’m glad. :)
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Congratulations Susi! You’ve expressed the feelings of being beaten by life but not giving up so well.
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Exactly – beaten by life, that is what it feels like. Thanks, Sadje!
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You’re always welcome
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Congratulations Susi! 🎊
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Appreciate it, Carrie! :)
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Congratulations Susi! I hope the days get lighter for us all…
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Thanks so much, Ingrid!! So do I!
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