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Richard Walker

Richard Walker

Troubles

And still my troubles, trouble me,
And time not eased my pain.
I wonder if I will again,
Find a life to please me,
Find a life to ease me,
Find my life again.

(2005)

A short verse relating my own sense of feeling 'troubled' following a dramatic event

#Bereavement #Grief #Loss #Trouble

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