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

Exquisite letters Damien.Your descriptive tones are impressive.

Kenn

excellent write

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Tim. So glad you enjoyed the write my friend. Appreciate you.

Damian

How a poem of perhaps tanning ends up as an emotional state or seeking transformation is marvelous! Well done, Damian! “)

in this world so bedeviled by information obligations and sadnesses stepping away is absolutely necessary
Cheers to our plucky attempts at finding solace!

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Mary. Glad you connected with the write my friend. I’m quite familiar with the grey area. lol. Appreciate you.

Damian

Well done, my friend.

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Thomas. Glad you connected with the write my friend. Appreciate you.

Damian

Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Angel. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I hear you, sometimes it’s best to walk away for a bit. Appreciate you.

Damian

Well written Damian. Excellent poem.

This is like a deep breath of fresh air after being caged up all day. Definitely needed it! Beautifully inspiring, my friend