Strong stone pillars placed in even breaths, Dressed in front by smooth marble steps. An inscription displayed for the viewer, "Fluctuat Nec Mergit...Read more

I've struggled with the concept of 'the only way is up', As my experience tells me –that's not quite true. And it's frustrating how to learn about my...Read more

*Moral Compass On The Wall, How do I spin this lie that grew so tall?* I find it hard to comprehend, Why *I* must twist this tale? So you may justify...Read more

I have hit an age where I get overly emotional at music, Not just any old song, not even songs with lyrics. But that which plays the same music as my ...Read more

I'm not sure how to tell you how I feel and why I feel the way I do, When I have blocked a lot from memory because it is so painful for me to re-view...Read more

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), Causes a fear of failure and rejection. So to avoid the pain, I procrastinate. Because if I never try, I certain...Read more

It looks back at me, We lock eyes and hold it. And we hold our breath, As here we remain. The way you gaze into my eyes, You can't tell me you don't ...Read more

When the lights go down, Everyone turns their phones off. No notifications to distract from the main event, No conversations occur. When they say 'Si...Read more

It's been a year and you still have a hold on my life, You continue to cause me pain like a repeated stab with a knife. How is it, a year after my es...Read more

I feel like I'm mourning, Every time you have to leave. Because each time you aren't near, Every day feels like weeks. Each breath feels so cold, Eac...Read more

Trapped. Feeling alone. Torn in two. Shouting from each shoulder. Needing to shut it out. This is too much. I can't cope. Please... please! Stop. ....Read more

I'm stuck in a loop of hurt and pain, Each day telling myself never again. I love my job, I enjoy my work, But depression and anxiety always lurk. I...Read more

*To recover from mental illness is to be a cloud in the open sky* It can be lonely up there in the bright blue sky, Where alone you may or may not ha...Read more

I still talk of you in present tense, And subconsciously plan to see you. Every time I remember my heart aches, As it plummets like the knowledge is n...Read more

My house isn't perfect, Or how it 'should' be. It is a work in progress, And that's fine with me. I can see it's potential, And where it will land. I...Read more

Battling demons every day in a never ending war, Each and every one cut down seems to just spawn more. Celebrating each push back distracts from the ...Read more

Permanently on my body is a tattoo where skin was previously bare, In memory of you, artwork was created and prepared. But typical of your nature, my...Read more

I was told that I have won! And was handed a letter of nomination? "Well done! You've been so patient. Now's the time for celebration!" When will yo...Read more

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Healing without closure, Is to plaster without tape. It is to draw using ink, Unable to erase any mistake. Like I am closing a door, Where the dra...Read more