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Read MoreWriting 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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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 🌼
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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.
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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! 🌼
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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.
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Exactly!
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Powerfully penned, Paula. Incredible write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
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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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Read MoreBut 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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Cleverly penned, Tim. Oh, the life of a writer. Reading this was like Deja Vu my friend. Amazing work. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Thank you, Damian. :))
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Nice! “Because”, is the perfect answer to why we write poetry. So many possibilities, reasons, inspirations behind that magical word. I agree with Damian. Very clever write, my friend.
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Thank you very much. 🙂
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Amen brother!
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Thank you Styx. 🙂
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Read MoreIn the weight of the dark Unseen hounds bark Boots a heavy thunder Streets torn asunder Beating on the night Alleys with no light Eyeballs record Pig Dogs getting bored Rough grasping hands Round the tender glands Felt from head to heel Out comes the steel Claws around the wrist He didn't...
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Thanks for reading.
I am full of anger sometimes.
It’s good to write it down.
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Yes I agree.
It’s better on the page than hurting yourself or others.
Regards James
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Read MoreWhen I Was The QueenBradley and I were playing dress-up...About 20 years ago, I think...We were about 30 years old then.We both knew he was gay.It was a short term friendship...both of us between men...We just hung out together...except...
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Exquisite story and writer you are! Enjoyed this…
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Brilliant and highly erotic.
Love Bradley….. lol
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What a kickass poem. Nice work Paula!
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I have no clue. His last name was Jones. Lol. Millions of them out there. Don’t know if I ever knew his birthday or exact age. Very short friendship. I hadn’t thought about him in years.
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Read MoreA SquirrelI have a cute visiting squirrelHe came back today, climbingin my window and getting eyeballedby my imaginary cat Spot.I think he sees Spot because theyseem to play. But, don't rely on thecrazy lady. I know the squirrel is...
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My daughter feeds squirrels & her cats love watching through the window. Got a giggle outta this one!
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Thanks Willow.
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