I lost my dad (1984) and my first wife/ex (1988).​I dedicate this poem to all those who are struggling to hold on to hope.​
I Abandoned Hope
By X2!

I abandoned hope on that terrible day
But hope didn’t abandon me –
For, while I despaired so greatly,
While tears flowed like the oceans pouring out their waters,
While the guilt plagued me, and the shame tried to sneak in,
While the days dragged by, endlessly, never able to get out
From under the...

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