Breaking Point

"If this world were all man, I could not stretch myself, I should lose all hope. He is constraint, she is freedom to me. He makes me wish for another world." - Thoreau

stretched beyond reason

a rubber band mind goes snap

sanity's treason

Author's Note

"There is considerable danger that a man will be crazy between dinner and supper; but it will not directly answer any good purposethat I know of, and it is just as easy to be sane. In sane moments we regard only the facts, the case that is." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Pete
I like this one! Your metaphor rubber band is a perfect photo to show a breakdown … of any of us at any time… in this crazy world it’s a struggle to stay sane… I think one’s life has to be in a balance to avoid a breakdown… or some tragic event must happen… in any case, you certainly show us what can happen when we snap my friend
Warmly
B🌷🌷🌷🌷

[Pete]

lol. in this world, it's a wonder we're not all wearing straight jackets or maybe we are and just don't know it. thanks for sharing b.

[Ms claws]

Hi Pete. I love to read your Thoreau, it gives me a more clear idea of where your head is.
In sane moments we regard only the facts. (Think about that.)
Facts as we know them.
Seems Challenger was launched on facts.
As we knew them.
YES! That Breaking Point!

[Pete]

everyone's got one. seems are getting ever harder to stay sane in this ever worsening, crazy world. snap, crackle pop!

[Ms claws]

Darling Pete, Please remember to NOT worry about things you cannot control. All your stress won't another minute buy. Dust in the wind. All we are is dust in the wind. Keep communicating with God. That is the key. Love Eternity. Literally.

[Ms claws]

Oh, yeah, I loved the video. Didn't the drummer with the blue bandana look like Eddie Murphy?

[hiren]

It's like how delhi is affected with pollution and if you still air becomes poison...
Thank you

Jessy Jacob

[Pete]

thank you for sharing kind thoughts.