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Death or Life

One foot on the floor.

By Carolmae HinrichsPublished 12 months ago 1 min read
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There is nothing more painful.

Than giving up.

Nothing more sad.

Than just laying down to die.

It’s not what is meant for you.

Don’t give up.

You have no idea.

What will happen.

If you just lay there.

Under the blankets.

Alone in the dark.

Don’t waste the years of your life. You gotta force yourself.

Just a little bit at a time.

Start today.

Sitting up. Feel the floor under your feet.

Standing up. Feel the blood flow to your head.

Step forward. There is the door.

Step again. See the light.

Keep moving. It does not matter how fast or how slow.

Step, step, step, you are ready go.

Keep moving.

Until you get to the door.

Now take a deep breath

You see.

You are not really dead.

Breathe.

Open the door.

Welcome back to life

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