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    Willow posted in the group National Poetry Month

    Mistmind

    words slip
    in and out of thought
    tickling inspiration

    then drift…

    overwhelmed by their source
    they unravel
    wisping away from grasp

    probably just as well…

    takes more ink…
    than currently in possession
    let words refill the bottle
    while energy supply refreshens

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    Just Call It Quits

    Balding age of wisdom and the world grows oldHair continues to fall out, the truth has been toldI'll continue to repeat myself, hopefully it makes you forgetRunning on empty is rewarding, but not cool if you're on a jet Cataracts,...

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    Glutton...

    they used to tell me  it looks like I'm hunting trouble leaving them thinking I enjoy the drama   I get it... I do I can see how it might seem that way to you   but that's not it I'm not chasing more of the same same shit...

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    • I have sat down with my own monster and sometimes its peaceful then other times… I have learned in my silence. I relax

      • Silence is key. Sitting in the stillness to understand their contours, pitfalls and safe landings. Sometimes it is a lot easier than others, for sure. Thank you, Fia 😊

    • Yes, experience speaks to us bold and clear. It’s just a shame it takes so long to hear it sometimes while we sit in a pool of unhappiness and pain.

      • I think there are times we don’t want to hear. And others we struggle to make out the message. Would be a lot easier if life came with a map and instructions. But how would we really learn then? Thank you, Tim 😊

    • Willow this is excellent and honest.
      It’s taken me many years and several depressive episodes to realise the folly of running from suffering.Its painful to sit wth suffering but you can’t drink it away, drug it away,travel it away or fuck it away….only thing is to acknowledge it and understand it exists in the mind only.
      Thanks for making me think.
      🙏

      • Ahh but that’s the tricky bit, isn’t it? It’s all in the mind – but the mind is the strongest organ. Amazing to me that we learn at all sometimes. If one can make peace with stillness (not as easy as it seems), it gets easier. Thank you, Peter 😊

    • Powerfully penned, Willow. Into the book it belongs! This excellent write has depth and insight into your authentic philosophy of life my friend. Your words pierce like needles and then their meaning sinks in. Learning from mistakes equals wisdom. I can relate to this write on so many levels. Amazing work as always. Appreciate you.

      Damian

      • A friend of mine once said “It’s okay to sit with your darkness. It’s healthy to do so. Just don’t make a home there.” That struck a chord in me and ive tried to move with that philosophy ever since. We’re taught to suck it up, walk it off, smile, let it go. But we’re not taught how. Seems rather short-sighted. But that’s society for you. Thank you, my friend 😊

    • I try. After this many years, they’re a smidgen easier to navigate. Life still throws an unseen curve from time to time. But then it’s time to sit down and map it out for the catalog. Thank you, Brenda 🧡

  • Glutton…

    they used to tell me
    it looks like I’m hunting trouble
    leaving them thinking I enjoy the drama

    I get it…
    I do
    I can see how it might seem that way to you

    but that’s not it
    I’m not chasing more of the same
    same shit different day
    I actually prefer peace and quiet

    it’s just…
    I’m used to my own darkness
    …my…Read More

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    • Exactly Willow. Learning from one’s experiences is not SSDD, it’s growth. And this growth is internal and personal, doesn’t matter what others may think. But if someone is paying attention, this growth becomes obvious and welcomed. -Curt

      • It takes a while to recognize the patterns, but once we do – we grow. And nobody moves at another’s pace. Thank you, Curt

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    Death Wish Kiss

    Born from the rib of my brother    Didn't ask to be the starter sister  Looking over my shoulder    Lost eyes searching for my mother. Guess it wasn't meant to be        Long past time to...

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    • Adel that kicked out of the garden where there is nowhere to go. That is a good line. Enjoyed this piece

      • Hi Fia:)
        You know when you’re writing and it just flows. This was one of those writes for me.
        Everything fell into place:)
        Thanks for stopping by!

    • Nirvana – Pennyroyal Tea (Live And Loud, Seattle / 1993)

      One of my favorites by them – Nirvana – Radio Friendly Unit Shifter (Live And Loud, Seattle / 1993)

      This poem is friggin deep. One of your best. There’s so much here that stands out. That rebellion that starts from disappointment or betrayal. It’s like you’re saying – I what? I can’t eat that apple? Get out of the way! Crunch!

      I went to a catholic school – first to eigth grade. Imagine my horror when a detective called me one day asking if I was sexually abused there. It turns out many were. I never knew it.

      My faith has gone back and forth. I believe, to…Hmm, looking around, I don’t know.

      There’s a lot going on in this, but I love it. It stands out. Great work, Adelly.

      • Hi Tim!! Hahaha.
        Hell yeah, I said move out of the way and took two bites instead of one. Hehehe
        What can I say, listening to Nirvana got me in a mood. Especially the opening line where he sang -I’m on my time with everyone.
        I don’t know, i felt like why wait, i’ll take a bite of that apple right now. And it grew from there.

        Like I was telling Damien. Follow what feeds your spirit in a positive way. Whatever that may be.
        As simple as it sounds do what makes you happy:)

        Thanks for your snaps on my write amigo!

    • Every single line felt .. and felt deeply .. no effort required to feel where you are coming from .. and with much respect, much respect & write on, because you do it so well Neville 😎🌻👍

      • Hi Nev!
        Thank you for that.
        It was quite the feeling when I sat back after I was done and thought to myself, did I write that?
        I actually went to an open mic night in town and read a couple of my poems. I’m thinking about reading this one next time.
        I’d love to see the reaction. lol

        Thanks for your snaps amigo!

    • Thanks Damien,
      I truly don’t believe there is a wrong religion. As long as it isn’t hurting anyone and feeding your spirit positively.
      For me it’s also geographical and cultural. I’m Hispanic and was raised with the Catholic Church so that is what I practiced as a young adult. As I got older I got curious about other religions. And I can thank the late goddess Tina Turner for that. Yes I watched the movie What’s love got to do with it! Lol.
      She had a strict Baptist upbringing and later in life embraced Buddhism. It’s inspiring:)
      You can always change your mind, even when it comes to something so sacred as religion.

      Thanks for stopping by amigo!

    • It’s interesting to me how the movement of this is similar to a snake, it winds its way down. And those last lines are powerful! I have a complicated relationship with faith. What I’ve resolved as my peace is that I don’t believe in religion but I have a deeply spiritual connection with my faith. Great write!

      • Hi Willow.

        I’ve come to embrace faith.
        It’s so much more stronger than religion in my opinion.
        For me being female is powerful. Choosing knowledge for me is sensible not a crime.
        I was always confused about why that choice had such consequences for a bible that is supposed to be about forgiveness.
        I know it plays a larger role about giving us choices but still. Didn’t sit well with me.
        Girl, don’t get me started! Hahaha

        Thanks for stopping by:)

    • (What Willow said!)

      Hey beautiful. I am in love with your energy, as much as everything else about you. This write is a great example of what you can create from that incredible mind of yours. Hell yes I’m partial! But I’m also smart as hell. I know what is worth my life. You and your talents.
      Bravo mi amor.

      • Hahaha. Hey big sexy! I wrote this way back when I was going through a religion crisis!
        Went to a church, no not a catholic one, someplace different and what they were saying just really put me off, so I left.
        We find our way eventually. Just like I found my way to you:)
        In that regard I am very blessed. You are an incredible human and I am so lucky to spend the rest of my life with you:)
        Plus you bought me converse shoes too! What more can I ask for!

        Love you baby! MWA!😘

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