SWB: Discomfort and comfort

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Discomfort is the way the things I avoid, push past the boundaries I try to restore.
Comfort is dinners with friends through all time with platters of cookies and a glass of good wine.

Discomfort is wanting for what I don't have and
comfort is knowing what I have is already grand.

Discomfort pushes me to grow like a mile uphill,
comfort is the running shoe that holds my arch still.

Discomfort and comfort, I need them both.
One to console and one to press on.
While discomfort is a challenge, comfort gives me hope.

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Comments

Mel said…

Ah, what a familiar sound this has to it--and very well written, btw.

Growing is always an interesting prospect.....

Happy New Year to you and yours--

10:24 PM EST

Elizabeth said…

We do need them both, huh? Why is that always so hard to remember? Have a wonderful New Year.

8:23 AM EST

Tara Lamont said…

Thanks Mel and Elizabeth - Happy New Year.
T

9:57 AM EST

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