damn. that fifth stanza hit hard. excellent write.

Great penwork Brenda…

Powerfully penned, Brenda. A great spill my friend. Appreciate you.

Damian

Heavy stuff. But I expect nothing less from you, Brenda

Razor sharp ink… Thank you for sharing.

“It is with great sacrifice that I put myself away
pretending all is fine
My depression is deep
It drinks from the sunflowers
until even they fail to shine”

You paint Van Gogh with the brush stroke of words 🌼

You can take even melancholy and turn it into high art This has such exquisite emotional resonance for me as I read tonight. You have great talent my friend and it shines even through your dark clouds.

John

The version with Lacey Sturm is one of my favorite songs. My wife takes lithium and has done a lot for her. All I can say is don’t feel you need to end a lifetime of wonderful stories over a moment of pain. But I get it. Life is hard. Stick around, friend.

Thank you, Adira.