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It has been said that everyone should cuddle their Gorilla.

I maybe daft but wouldn't that be something of a killer.

Or maybe what they really mean is that from which we suffer.

Is the beast which rules our life so nothing could be tougher

We used to know our own defence would take the beast in hand.

By devious means it's taken hold as if it had been planned.

Whatever used to work for you will not provide a cure.

So back right off and let it run it's course and you'll endure.

Wouldn't it be good to know someday the end will come.

When what's in charge will leave us be so we can have some fun.

We know it's big and fierce and strong so fightings not a choice

To see it go and ne'er return is something to rejoice.

It makes us fear to live our lives and robs us of our vigour.

So look afresh at what you have and use it to configure.

There is a way to live anew you have to take the tiller.

See it as a friend , not foe, and cuddle your Gorilla.

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Kendrew

Love that.

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DorsetLadyPMRGCAuk volunteer

Wouldn't it be good to know someday the end will come.

When what's in charge will leave us be so we can have some fun.

I can confirm the end will come, and you will have fun… if you aren’t aware I am doing just that at the moment.😊…

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Angelsmummy

One day I’ll cuddle thatfurry friend, ‘til that time comes I’ll sit and mend!xx😜🚴🏼‍♂️

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CocoaChanel

Very good 👏 but I’m in the ‘know your enemy’ camp.

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cycli in reply toCocoaChanel

Wrote this for PMRpro who proposed cuddling the gorilla. I spent the first 2 years fighting it. Then I learnt as much as I could. It's more Taoism than western approach. Learn to work with what IS rather than seek to CHANGE or resist.

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Bcol

You are so good good at this Cycli. Just to agree with DL that the end can come and things can get back to normal. Having fun, well, that's up to you. 😀😀

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cycli in reply toBcol

Fun is all relative Bcol. Mine would be to cycle off to the North York Moors via a fabulous coffee stop (the rusty bike) and return through Northallerton to Bowes. Used to be my favourite 107miler.

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PMRproAmbassador in reply tocycli

Ever been to the cycle hub? Brilliant homemade cakes ...

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cycli in reply toPMRpro

there are a couple called that. To which do you refer?

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PMRproAmbassador in reply tocycli

Yorkshire, Fryup by Lealholm - sorry, was just thinking North York Moors

yorkshirecyclehub.uk/

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Bcol

Sounds a beautiful route.

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cycli in reply toBcol

It truly is. Happy days

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