Lynus had his dirty blanket
Peanut languished on his kennel
Garfield tucked into food
Hagar went to sea with the mates
Phantom had his mask and cape,
how do you ‘escape’?
What’s your ‘comfort’
when things get too confused?
Your solace, security or refuge?
Is it work, alcohol or shops,
ice-cream with chocolate tops,
different partner or a new car.
What helps you with the gloom?
Rearrange each room,
read another long novel,
Gardening with that shovel.
Avoid others with trouble
does it really work,
get the desired outcome,
or still feeling glum?
Don’t indulge till your numb;
Eat something wholesome;
Get on the phone to Mum;
Think of a favourite tune and hum.
Find a solace that’s more plumb
something challenging, not dumb;
mind training is my rum;
stay balanced, don’t come undone.
22.2.2007
aroused 
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This is SO wonderful! And was fun to read aloud!
My “escapes”/”comforts” are books, writing, taking walks, talking to my friends, listening to music, doing volunteer work, etc. 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
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Always so clever with a subtle, yet meaningful message!
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I love how you started it out with the cute whimsical characters like peanut..then you moved to a more serious and complex characters like phantom, then closing it down to posing a challenge to the readers..
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Mine is coming here and finding you with another great post! BAM!!!
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Great piece and I loved how you included all the great cartoon characters! Solace for me..m🤔 gotta be squooshing and hugging Garfield ha ha!! Happy morning and a great day ahead!! ☺
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And I love the “something challenging, not dumb.” I like living in the safe lane; I confine my blanket issues there!
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“Say balanced, don’t come undone.”
What a great line to close with! The whole poem was great, but that line is perfection.
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