In the Hole

In the Hole

A Poem by Pete
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"The soul grows by subtraction, not addition." - Thoreau

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My soul is like a bank account.
Life makes deposits and withdrawals.
Everything must be accounted for.
Sometimes its full, so I take a plunge and extend myself.
Other times its overdrawn, so I gird up my loins.
It must be disciplined and balanced,
or I risk having it closed due to insufficient funds.
If it is closed, I still owe the bank the amount for which I am  ...
... in the hole ...



© 2018 Pete


Author's Note

Pete
"With all your science can you tell how it is, and whence it is, that light comes into the soul?" - Thoreau

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you know what this is so true. nicely said and done

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

5 Years Ago

a difficult reality i think. thank you! ... :)

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Added on November 30, 2018
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