Pain has taken all purpose from my life,
because of my being unable to help my family.
No one can count on me, including myself.
When pain came into my life,
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Powerful stuff. I like your jack-in-the-box image. While not visible to others, we all know what has been compressed into that box has not gone away, even Einstein knew that. You have used specifics that you have built into a powerful poem. Having read your bio, I know 'why.' Tom
The poetress with an eye for benevolence, I love fans who can capture the reality of life's dissapoints but the drive to go on. I can see it in this poem. I thankyou for the comments. If you like, check out my poems 'oh mother' and 'life's features'. Takecare! SHANE