the weight that some must carry :: prev :: next :: the weight that some must carry... there's no diagnosis of cancer no unexpected death no sighs of "so young..." there's been no layoff from the factory no foreclosure, no homelessness no stock market crash no fraudulent and malevolent lawsuit there's been no break-in no mugging, no rape no captivity into sexual slavery no forced labor the river hasn't flooded its banks the tornado hasn't scattered possessions the hillside is still intact all the trees are still standing there's been no car accident no paralyzing injury no child suicide no teenage pregnancy there's no revelation of secret sin no reputation destroyed no divorce, no scandal there's food in the cupboard a healthy glow in the eyes family, friends, hope every need supplied so why is my nose tingling while my chest flutters as I restrain tears why do I find myself in the shadows (meaninglessness, frustration) while others bask in the glow of the sun (following hard after you) © 2008 (15 april) john r. chase
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