The Crash of 29
Struggles of Resilience: The Crash of 29
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She was only 19 when she married him
Marriage at 19 years old
Now 10 years have come and gone
10 years have passed
A broken heart and two kids later
Experienced heartbreak and has two children
Trying to make it in this world on her own
Struggling to navigate life independently
It gets harder each day to face the mirror
Facing the challenges of aging
She knows 30's on the way
Approaching her thirties
Afraid she'll find another wrinkle
Fearing signs of aging
Or spot another trace of gray
Concerned about physical appearance
In the crash of 29
Referring to the stock market crash of 1929
In the prime of her life
During the best years of her life
In the great depression
Set during the Great Depression
She sits at home and cries
Expressing sadness and despair
She's lost the will to love
Lost the will to love
And wonders how she'll find
Questioning her ability to find love again
The strength or the heart to survive
Struggling with strength and emotional resilience
The crash of 29
Refers to the stock market crash
She hates him for the way he left her
Feelings of resentment towards her husband
Bittersweet memories hanging 'round
Nostalgic and conflicting memories
She hates herself because she still loves him
Self-blame for still loving him
But only love can save her now
Love as the potential savior
In the crash of 29
Reiteration of the stock market crash
In the prime of her life
Prime years affected by the economic downturn
In the great depression
Placed within the context of the Great Depression
She sits at home and cries
Continued emotional distress
She's lost the will to love
Emotional detachment from love
And wonders how she'll find
Uncertainty about finding strength and love
The strength or the heart to survive
Struggling with resilience and emotional recovery
The crash of 29
Reiteration of the impact of the 1929 crash
The crash of 29
Repetition, emphasizing the lasting impact of the crash
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