Grouchy, grumpy, ill-tempered, hot impatient, irritable, sour a lot resentful, cranky, dissatisfied, pouty angry, mad, exhausted, shouty Need better words for tired: weary, exhausted, weakened, worn reduced, at half mast, almost gone, shorn The causes run deep the constant cost of "no" of insisting on order, for here and to go Holding my ground but stealing my joy Not sure how much longer the show can go on.
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Ooh, shorn is a powerful synonym for tired. Shorn evokes something physically cut down or taken away, which I can feel physically and emotionally (and even spiritually, sometimes). I’m so sorry you’re feeling this way–although I appreciate that you wrote this poem today.
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Thanks for noticing that, Amy!
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You are a wizard with words, Sherri. I know you carefully consider each one.
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Well said – a great use of words. I am also sorry this is how you are feeling. Hang in there and hope you find a way to joy and ease soon!
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I hope your evening provided another list with calm and caring words that create joy.
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“half mast” is my favourite image. I’m always feeling about halfway – never fully rested, never fully present, never fully completed. How do you plan to rejuvenate this summer?
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“The constant cost of no” – exactly. I also notice “shorn.” Here’s hoping that tomorrow’s post is at the end of a good day.
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Ooh don’t forget crabby and cantankerous…
Actually, my favorite part of this poem is the “insisting on order, for here or to go.” The multiple meanings of those words. They GOT me. ❤
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