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Hanging On By A Thread

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Hanging on by a thread

In a world gone mad

Are they all out to get you?

What’s false and what’s true?

Hanging on by a thread

In a world gone mad

Can’t trust anyone, not even myself

They’re all watching me, elf on a shelf

Hanging on by a thread

In a world gone mad

Begging to feel something

But numb to everything

Hanging on by a thread

In a world gone mad

Lies and credulous crowds is all you need

Without that you will never succeed

Hanging on by a thread

In a world gone mad

I just want to give up but

I have this feeling in my gut…

About “Hanging On By A Thread”:

I feel like I haven’t written a poem in such a long time. I’ve actually not been posting as much as I generally do because this month has been really busy in other ways. My life has been so incredibly busy and on top of that I need to edit my manuscript and make sure it’s good enough to send to the editor. So I didn’t post on days when I was too busy. I never want to force myself to post because that takes the fun out of it.

This poem? It’s about sometimes feeling like the world is upside down. But the ending is a little more optimistic. Because deep down I know that there’s always light even when it feels like we’re being encompassed by darkness.

What did you think of this poem? Do you something feel like you’re hanging on by a thread? Let me know in the comments below because I would absolutely love to hear from you. Or simply stop by and say hi.

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125 responses to “Hanging On By A Thread”

  1. Lincol Martín Avatar
    Lincol Martín

    In this individualistic and consumerist world, trusting ourselves is more than a choice. Nice to read you. Greetings.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I feel exactly the same way. Thank you.

      Reply
      1. Lincol Martín Avatar
        Lincol Martín

        Brilliant. A hug. Have a wonderful day! 🤗

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Have a wonderful day too! 🤗

          Reply
          1. Lincol Martín Avatar
            Lincol Martín

            🤗🤗

            Reply
  2. Warren Avatar
    Warren

    timely…..I keep trying to ignore news, and hope for the best…but it’s like a train crash, sometimes you have no choice but to look. but yes, there’s a lot of crazy hate in the world

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Same here, I always try to ignore the news but occasionally you see something and just wonder where all this hate came from.

      Reply
  3. John Avatar
    John

    Very well written, Pooja, there’s much truth in your words. I graduated High School in 1979, as far as I am concerned this is not the America I grew up in. So sad. 😭

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Yeah, I just see so much hate and lack of empathy in the world. I don’t know what happened in the last decade or so. It’s so sad. But thankfully there are still lovely people like you out there ❤️

      Reply
      1. John Avatar
        John

        Aww thank you so much, Pooja! You are so very sweet! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          You’re very welcome! ☺️❤️

          Reply
          1. John Avatar
            John

            😊😊😊

            Reply
  4. Milena Alien Avatar
    Milena Alien

    It’s coincidental we just read the article about fake news in class. Seems like we are on the brink of a collapse, but honestly it happened a few times already, we somehow survived and will probably be just fine this time. Good news, you are not alone!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah, there’s always ups and downs in the world we just have to stay strong. Yes, we are absolutely not alone thankfully!

      Reply
  5. Anthony Avatar
    Anthony

    I am always hanging by a thread. This is a very well written. Being an empath, I pick up on a lot and worry about a lot more than most people and feel a lot more than most people so I totally get it. 😊

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I know the feeling, I think when you’re an empath your emotions are so much stronger and that can be overwhelming at times. Thanks for understanding 😊

      Reply
  6. Michele Lee Avatar
    Michele Lee

    Best wishes with your manuscript! 📝 Your poem relates a feeling that most can relate to at one time or another, when the stresses and negativity of life feel overwhelming.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much! Yes, I think we all feel overwhelmed sometimes but thankfully life goes on 😊

      Reply
      1. Michele Lee Avatar
        Michele Lee

        That it does. 🍂 You’re very welcome, take care.

        Reply
  7. Ginger Johnson Avatar
    Ginger Johnson

    I love this poem. You aren’t alone in feeling like this.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much, yes I think many of us are feeling this way.

      Reply
  8. sandysbookaday Avatar
    sandysbookaday

    I’m sure we all can relate to this, Pooja. 💖📚

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I think so 💕

      Reply
  9. katiemiafrederick Avatar
    katiemiafrederick

    SMiLes Dear Pooja
    Behind a Screen
    in a Bedroom that
    Was Once a Place
    i Was Shut-in in All Pain and

    Numb 66 Months Oh How Different Life

    Will Be When We Come to Heal the Within

    Part First

    And Do Our
    Best to Balance the Rest

    True If i Had done the Second
    Part First i Might Not Have Ever

    Had to Hang on By A Thread

    Yet With this Perspective

    Now i Personally

    Understand
    How Not
    To Go Back
    Moving Forward Now
    iN LoVE iN Peace Yet what
    A Labyrinth Before indeed to Escape

    And
    Now

    Hang Loose..:)

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      It’s a difficult journey but yes we have to learn to keep moving forward even when we’re at rock bottom.

      Reply
      1. katiemiafrederick Avatar
        katiemiafrederick

        iNDeeD one Move
        One Breath
        Forward Dear
        Pooja The
        Will to Survive🍂

        Reply
  10. Joseph Glidden Avatar
    Joseph Glidden

    The poem resonates with me a bit this week while dealing with bureaucracy that is trying to automate everything, but the software is not quite there yet. Thanks for sharing.

    May your threads be strong and self healing and well anchored in your faith in yourself.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That sounds really frustrating, it sucks you’re dealing with that. Hopefully, everything turned out okay.

      That’s a lovely thing to say, thank you.

      Reply
  11. shivatje Avatar
    shivatje

    🙏🌹🙌🏻🌹👍

    Aum Shanti

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      🙏🌸

      Reply
  12. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    A heartfelt And Moving poem Pooja. Blogging should never become a chore.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Absolutely, I never want to feel like I’m blogging because I have to. I want to enjoy it.

      Reply
      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        Yes, and many bloggers leave blogging or take extended breaks because it stops holding that magic for them.

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Yes, I’ve noticed many of them do that.

          Reply
  13. a-cute-weirdo Avatar
    a-cute-weirdo

    Ooooooo
    If it all goes wrong
    🎹🎵🎶
    Darling just hold on

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yesss 🎶

      Reply
  14. Opher Avatar
    Opher

    The world’s has certainly gone mad.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      It really feels like it.

      Reply
  15. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar
    Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes

    The world has lost its mind, and I dread what happens next!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s exactly what I’ve been thinking, I’m scared of what the future holds.

      Reply
      1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar
        Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes

        I know. I find myself crying when I look at babies and small children, and what they might have to endure…

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          That’s why so many people are reluctant about having kids these days. The world has become so dark, we don’t know what it’ll be like in a decade or a few decades. It’s going to be very difficult for the younger generations.

          Reply
          1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar
            Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes

            I think so too, Pooja… and that is a crying shame…

            Reply
            1. Pooja G Avatar
              Pooja G

              It is because we could work to make the world a better place but people are choosing not to.

              Reply
              1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar
                Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes

                Apathy will be the end of all of us, I fear…

                Reply
  16. utahan15 Avatar
    utahan15

    yes tis such
    less is much
    life
    cradle to grave
    what won t kill ya
    resist
    evoke your inner gupta!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yup, we just gotta keep pushing forward!

      Reply
      1. utahan15 Avatar
        utahan15

        sounds so reo !

        Reply
  17. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    This is so relatable, Pooja, and I think many feel the same way. The world has gone mad. 🤍

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you. Yes, it really does feel like the world has gone mad sometimes. Things are odd right now. But we’ll power through together 💕

      Reply
      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        You’re welcome, Pooja. Yes, we will power through together. 🤍

        Reply
  18. Narisa Wahlang Avatar
    Narisa Wahlang

    Really well written Pooja.
    Hanging by a thread describes my situation and I tell myself things will get better everyday.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. That’s what I tell myself too, it’s the only thing that keeps us going sometimes. The hope that things will get better.

      Reply
  19. festo_sanjo Avatar
    festo_sanjo

    I think we’re in crossroads of change Pooja. That’s why it seems all chaotic. Being optimistic and focusing on inner wellbeing might be things we should always be working on.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      True, I think a lot of changes are currently happening which can be causing the chaos. Agreed, I think focusing on our inner wellbeing is always so vital.

      Reply
  20. JR Avatar
    JR

    Thank you for that.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks, just wanted to share how I’ve been feeling since I know many of us are feeling a bit on the edge these days.

      Reply
      1. JR Avatar
        JR

        It’s much apprecited, so many of us feel a similar way.. I feel like “the powers that be” are going to have to start addressing some of the issues the average person faces today, they can’t sweep it under the rug anymore.

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          I agree, I think it’s gotten to a point where too many people are just too unsatisfied.

          Reply
  21. Mary K. Doyle Avatar
    Mary K. Doyle

    We do live in a crazy world, and I think it’s always been like this. We humans are a mess. But, as you say, there’s also light, and we have to hang on to that.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, it does feel like we do. Humans are very imperfect but thankfully we have great things to offer the world too. Absolutely, we have to remain hopeful.

      Reply
  22. WellsFiction Avatar
    WellsFiction

    Very cool. This poem gives me Avril Lavigne vibes 🙂

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Ooh thanks, I love her 🙂

      Reply
  23. Janice Reid Avatar
    Janice Reid

    I like the hope in the end. That feeling in the gut is what makes us carry on.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Absolutely, that hope is what keeps us going.

      Reply
  24. clcouch123 Avatar
    clcouch123

    A personal reaction to the world as it seems to have become. This work reminds me of the way young people especially reacted to the Cold War when it was first full on. The world was mad, yet what to do. Maybe there is something, something like hope, maybe in that gut feeling. Well-done, Pooja! Thoughtful work to say the least.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, for my Honours I studied the New Left movement in the 60’s and 70’s and see many similarities with how the younger generations are feeling right now. It’s fascinating how history seems to always repeat itself. I think there’s always hope, we just have to work harder to make sure the darkness doesn’t win. Thanks so much.

      Reply
      1. clcouch123 Avatar
        clcouch123

        (“Like” appears not to be working for me again, sigh.) These words really resonate: “make sure the darkness doesn’t win.” For a motto or agenda, I think this is both telling and terrific. I’ll take it as a birthday present.

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Sorry to hear that, I read on your post about the like issue. Hopefully, it’s okay now. Thanks so much, yeah that’s how I like to think about those dark times when I feel helpless.

          Reply
  25. singlikewildflowers Avatar
    singlikewildflowers

    Poem resonates with me!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you, sorry you feel that way too but thankfully we’re not alone!

      Reply
  26. Edward Ortiz Avatar
    Edward Ortiz

    Powerful poem, Pooja. I really liked the ending,
    “I just want to give up but
    I have this feeling in my gut…” Yes. 🙌🏼 I will never give up.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Yes, we have to keep staying hopeful and fighting 😊

      Reply
  27. ianscyberspace Avatar
    ianscyberspace

    A valid comment on the way life can be

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much.

      Reply
  28. Karima Hoisan Avatar
    Karima Hoisan

    I am sure the world is upside down, but hope is the last thing I will give up. This poem is powerful and relatable. Thank you Pooja!!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, it sure feels like everything is upside down right now but we need to remain hopeful that things will get better. Thanks so much!

      Reply
  29. Kristie Avatar
    Kristie

    Very well written. My husband is listening to music in the other room and I read this as song lyrics. 🤣😂🤣 I can totally relate to the feelings of being adrift in a bizarro world. Hopefully things start to level out for all of us soon.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Lol, I guess that makes this lyrics more than poetry 😅 I hope so, fingers crossed 🤞🏽

      Reply
  30. Baydreamer - Lauren Scott Avatar
    Baydreamer – Lauren Scott

    Your poem resonates because you’re right, the world has gone mad! But there is light, so we have to keep hanging on. I wish you all the best with your manuscript! 🌷

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Yes, it does feel like the world has gone mad these days! True, we have to keep staying hopeful 😊

      Reply
  31. Ludmilla Louissaint Avatar
    Ludmilla Louissaint

    Very good post 😄

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much 😀

      Reply
  32. byngnigel Avatar
    byngnigel

    This was beautiful…defiant… vulnerable..sincere.. authentic. Beautiful writing Pooja. 💜💜

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much 💕😊

      Reply
      1. byngnigel Avatar
        byngnigel

        You’re welcome my dear.

        Reply
  33. Chuckster Avatar
    Chuckster

    When I think of hanging on by a thread I think of puppets in a string. Or those toys with strings so they can talk like Woody in Toy Story. But, aren’t we all born with a string, are umbilical cords? Interesting to contemplate. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s so interesting, I didn’t even think of it in that way. Definitely something to think about. Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  34. Elsie LMC Avatar
    Elsie LMC

    This is a very deep and meaningful poem, I’ve had times where I felt like I was hanging by a thread but I like that you ended on an optimistic note because theres always a light at the end of the tunnel ✨️

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Absolutely, even when we feel like we’re at our lowest there’s always hope.

      Reply
  35. A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA Avatar
    A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA

    Cool poem. Glad things are going well.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much, hope you’re doing well.

      Reply
  36. OnyChaos Avatar
    OnyChaos

    Good poem. But the world had gone mad sadly. Sending good vibes and keep up the good work. :3

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. I feel that way too, like the world has really gone mad. Thanks, sending good vibes your way too.

      Reply
  37. Warren Richards Avatar
    Warren Richards

    Lovely share!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you!

      Reply
  38. pk 🌎 Avatar
    pk 🌎

    Beautifully written 🧡💖💚

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much 💕

      Reply
  39. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View Avatar
    Mr. Ohh’s Sideways View

    Great poem, although wouldn’t slapping someone be more theraputic?
    🤣😎🙃

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      My lawyer says I can’t slap people anymore 😅

      Reply
      1. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View Avatar
        Mr. Ohh’s Sideways View

        Go ahead. I’ll tell him you were with me at the time. It’ll be impossible for them to convict you. 🤣😎🙃

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          The perfect alibi 🤔

          Reply
  40. Destiny Avatar
    Destiny

    well expressed to those moments down , Pooja…
    all the best with your manuscript 🤍🌷

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much, nice to see you back 😊

      Reply
      1. Destiny Avatar
        Destiny

        always a pleasure…lol good be back…again😬

        🤍🌷

        Reply
  41. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    I like the way you continually pull the reader back to keep the point of the poem. I want to escape the feeling ‘hanging on by a thread’, but you’re like, “Nope, you need to feel this to get through it.” Or something. 🙂 Anyway, A+. 😀

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. I think the feeling of ‘hanging on by a thread’ is really constant which I wanted to show in the poem. So glad you liked the poem 🙂

      Reply
  42. Layla Todd Avatar
    Layla Todd

    Beautiful piece of poetry, Pooja! ❤️💞

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much! ☺️💕

      Reply
  43. Belladonna Avatar
    Belladonna

    Oh girl! Life be lifen and sometimes this is exactly how we feel. Great poem

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      For real, I think we all feel that way sometimes!

      Reply
      1. Belladonna Avatar
        Belladonna

        Girlllll! It’s rough out here sometimes!

        Reply
  44. Shaunelius Sterns Avatar
    Shaunelius Sterns

    I like this poem because sometimes that is what life feels like. Hanging on by a thread. We never know what to expecct.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Yes, I think life feels that way sometimes for all of us.

      Reply
  45. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Loved your poem 🙏 and it is true, even in the darkness there is a light 😊

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much and yes there’s always hope 😊

      Reply
  46. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
    Cindy Georgakas

    Great poem and repeat. Pooja❣️s… the world has gone mad and those are the days I’m hanging by a thread. Throw the rope and we can swing together. It’s been a lot like that around here lately but it’s all good. Oh wow, lot’s of editing for you and I really can’t believe you’re done with your book!!! 🥳

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much! 😊 Oh absolutely, lol yes we’re both hanging on by the same thread 😅 It’s over 70k words so the editing was crazy!!

      Reply
      1. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
        Cindy Georgakas

        You’re soo welcome. It’s time we take up knitting 🧶 😂
        Wow, just wow!!! Good for you!!

        Reply
  47. Pennize Pics Avatar
    Pennize Pics

    Good poem Pooj. Yes, because of my life from the past, sometimes stress and sadness hit me again with a sudden rush. So yes, the hanging by a thread feeling does happen occasionally but thankfully not as often as it did.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Having trauma from your past is difficult, we sometimes feel emotions more deeply. But glad you’re better now.

      Reply
      1. Pennize Pics Avatar
        Pennize Pics

        Yes, thank you.

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          You’re very welcome.

          Reply
  48. Carol anne Avatar
    Carol anne

    Brilliant Pooja, I loved it! Very hopeful at the end too which is a nice thing, xo

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much, so glad you liked the poem!

      Reply

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