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      "The ghost train."

      When it comes to exercise, I love to walk. I've developed a routine that I do every day, and Ridgecrest Road, near where I live, is the perfect place to do it. It's quiet, and the scenic beauty is...

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      • This is good. Why would it be the only story you write ?

        • I actually have another that’s more involved and longer but I’m not a confident story-teller. I was told of my lack of writing skills by an author. Thanks for the comment, Fia.

      • Powerfully penned, Tim. I wouldn’t give up on storytelling my friend, this is a really good story. I liked this a lot, If I’m ever in the neighborhood, we’ll take a walk. lol. Appreciate you.

        Damian

      • Powerful work. Great storytelling.

      • Don’t listen to nay sayers Tim
        I did that with my art stuff
        Listened to the wrong people tell me my stuff wasn’t any good
        Then I stopped listening and said to myself
        I’m doing this for me
        Fuck everyone else

        Keep writing stories Tim

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      • I enjoyed this. I grew up with trains and hobos, so the subject is something I find very interesting. You say you’ve just started writing short stories and in my book, you’re off to a bang up start. Also, your writing is lean and correct–just the way it should be.

      • Powerful work. Excellent.

      • Time this is engaging prose that took me into the scene. You write excellent accounts and I for one am a big fan of your writing here. Truly hauntingly powerful. Starts off like an ordinary day and then full of surprises.

        John

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      Writing through Storms

      Writing is my lighthouse whenI'm lost at sea in thedark fogamong the sirens singing theirseductive songs.It is my netthat catches fish to feedme when I'm starving and afraid.An albatross silently looms, whilewaves swell and break against myraft.The kraken yawns...

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      When I Die

      When I DieI wantto bedreamingwhen Idie sothere isno pain.I wantto stayinsidea happydreamforeternity.I wantto explorea prettygame worldwhere Ican winprizes.Milkshakesfree lunchesconcert &movies ticketsnew teethnice clothesa cuddly puppyI DON'T WANT MY CORPSE RAPEDOR FONDLED BY PERVERTS!!!Is that too much to ask for?

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      Writing Pain

      Writing PainMemories written...sometimes fly away...others burrow...deeper into my psyche.Meds frustrate...rather than calm -engrams triggered!My screams aretiny chirps...Help (chirp) Me!

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      • I did! Not my typical piece.

      • You aren’t you on meds. Nobody is. Some have no choice. I get that. But I don’t understand living in the most medicated country on the face of the earth.

        I hope you find power in your battle 🌼

      • No, meds only confused me. Not taking any psych meds right now. I have to have control of my inner demons on my own. This was one of the last I wrote near the beginning of year. Before radiation and surgery. When I was thinking of just ignoring the doctors completely. Which I didn’t. I even broke free of caffeine. Off it completely.

        • People are amazing. Especially when we amaze ourselves. Caffine, you didn”t just kick the craving, you kicked the habit of having it. We don’t think we’re strong until after the work and pain of seeing something through. Caffiene and meds – you’ve got grit.

          Good on you! 🌼

      • Sometimes all we can do is write about it and let it come out as it will. What you said here was so relatable to what it can feel like when you really want to write it out but are also still dealing with whatever is going on.

      • Powerfully penned, Paula. Incredible write my friend. Appreciate you.

        Damian

      • I agree to try to go without psych meds and using the arts and writing to be therapeutic. Me personally, there’s some I need. Writing will always be my number one therapy too. Keep strong, girl. Your therapeutic writing is paying off, I love it!

        Daniel

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      But Why Poetry?

      But Why Poetry? Because we don't care if wecrash on its shore and sinkin its mud up to our knees. Because maybe inducing a stanzamight keep one's head above the surfaceof an old lover whose memorywon't leave us alone. Maybe someone writesat...

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