It Is Getting Dark (page 3)

AK - Jeff

When you put those words into a book, may I purchase the first copy, first edition, signed and dated by the author?

Jeff

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Hey Jeff:

Thank you for compelling me to do something about this.

Since you asked so politely, I will say yes, though it's abundantly clear that I am not worthy ...

May you have peace and a wonderful day!

Gratefully,

CoCo

palmtree67

I really liked this one!!

Thank you!

It's not very often I come across a word that I've never seen before and I love it when it happens.

susurration - had to look it up.

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Thank you, palmtree, for responding. Glad you "found" a new word.

I saw this thread title and my name, wondering what it was all about. I couldn't place it ...

Better do as much as possible before the mind's totally gone.

Love,

CoCo

I wish the sun to shine, shine forever,
But it has ceased doing that, and that
On my account and mine alone, I know.

A cloud has passed overhead and stays
In place, does not budge, if one should
Say a cloud can, cannot budge, you see.

You may see, but I do not, as what I saw
Has slid from view, though for certain the
Hot and brilliant star keeps my face warm.

That I know and that you see ...

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Darkness has fallen,
Dropped over my unsuspecting
Head like a shroud that binds me up,
My body, my heart, my soul.

Of course, of course, for Fall has arrived
And ventures forth into Autumn advanced,
The one closing in on my fading Winter,
The Winter of so many, many years.

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I had hoped for better, but wishful thinking will not release me from my imprisoning chair.

A positive outlook comes to me naturally, from my father. Nature. Nurture. He's gone, but his influence remains strong in my heart. Nevertheless, time passes by ever so slowly in my head despite the grains of sand flowing inexorably downward in my life's hourglass. My once keen vision slowly darkens as late afternoon merges into twilight, twilight into night, night into oblivion.

My oblivion.

You may find me morose, but that simply isn't so. Inveterate optimism is my name. Rising from my perpetual resting place may require an act of God, and I haven't left him entirely. No, not entirely. This recollection comes to me only now: Jennifer Jones and Gregory Peck and their doomed love affair in the film Duel in the Sun. Yet what my heart focuses on at this moment (as I am so far beyond the appetites of the flesh that devoured me whole in youth) is Lillian Gish, confined to bed near the end of her life. Her harsh and loutish husband, portrayed by Lionel Barrymore, inadvertently breaks down all the barriers that have long imprisoned his heart. He ardently confesses his love for his long-suffering wife. Moved by this unprecedented outpouring of passion, she struggles out of bed, lowers herself to the floor and crawls to her wheelchair-bound ancient lover.

Her impassioned death reminds me that I must somehow arise from my chair and slip into the welcoming night.

Truly, it is getting dark, but I will walk assisted and not be afraid ...

snowbird

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Good morning, Syl:

I was looking for you. Good morning!

Something has come up, and while I'll "chat" later with you in detail, I'd like your opinion. Any opinion if there're others who notice this invisible thread.

It is getting dark for me, as it were, as to what practical plans I should make for the future. There's so much to take into account. I want a home of my own and to do things that are enjoyable (not risky) with whatever time remains. I have friends in their 70s and 80s who are vibrant and, as a matter of fact, have quite a measure of independence. Does it seem foolhardy and too late to work toward further financial goals that will get me a home? I'm so accustomed to allowing Jehovah provide (which trust I've never disparaged) that I don't know how to be practical.

Too general to answer, perhaps, but I'll provide specifics later.

Love and best wishes,

CoCo de l'Espoir

nancy drew

i believe in making specific plans for what you want and not be afraid to apply for jobs or seek out new possibilities for things that you might not be qualified for. When looking for any kind of work don't assume you can't do it let the employer make that decision. Money is useful you don't have to be obsessed but be creative and think about ways to get it so you can fulfill some of your dreams.

no robbing banks, convenience stores or pick pocketing allowed.

It's difficult to make money writing books but my husband knows a guy at his job who writes sci fi books on the side and makes a decent side income each month but still needs a day job I,m not sure if he sells them on amazon but sci fi readers are always looking for weird new ideas to stir their imagination.

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