Slowly
I walk
Along
The bridge
Resisting
The urge
To jump
But
I feel
The ringing
In my ears
And my heart
Begin
To thump
Now
I have felt
This way
Before
And
I recognise
The slump
So I go
In search
Somewhere
Else
For these
Feelings
To dump
"All my life's buried here, heap earth upon it"
Slowly
I walk
Along
The bridge
Resisting
The urge
To jump
But
I feel
The ringing
In my ears
And my heart
Begin
To thump
Now
I have felt
This way
Before
And
I recognise
The slump
So I go
In search
Somewhere
Else
For these
Feelings
To dump
Truly a feeling that felt like one’s blood simmered within. Well said L.C.
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Thank you my friend. You’re too kind 🖤🖤
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I’m so sorry you are going through such a tough time.
Strange thing about this poem…Is I too, once long ago…felt this way. I mean, at times life can get heavy and difficult. Sometimes I have thoughts myself. It’s a struggle. I’ve been in therapy for a 1 year and 6 months. My thoughts we’re scary and ideation to say. That’s one of the reasons I took a long break from WordPress to focus on my mental health. Again, things aren’t easy and it’s hard, but you write this powerful poem. I can say myself, that I am not alone, and you are not alone either. Send you a million blessings and hugs my friend. 🙂
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Thank you my friend, that means a lot.
This one was written at a time where my intrusive thoughts were running riot and, I’m glad to say, things are a little calmer now. In a somewhat perverse way it’s nice to know we’re not alone when these thoughts strike.
I’m glad you’re taking time out to look after yourself and I hope therapy is working well for you. Keep going. You’re worth it 🖤🖤
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You welcome.
Know this…I am here for you if you need a friend and I’ll be there to just listen. I’ve learned throughout my years on this planet and the only thing I’m good at, is listening. I can’t say much to help but me listening and saying (Sorry) is a support I can only give.
And yes, your work has encouraged me to be a bit more open not with my work but with certain people I can trust. You are such a kind and phenomenal poet that speaks from the truest of heart. Thank you for you always being you. 🙂
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You really are too kind ☺️☺️🖤🖤
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a wise choice; I love this, the title, the strung out lines — like yr emotions — and how you swing it around in the last stanza !
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Aw, thank you ☺️🖤
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Thank God that you searched other outlets. 🖤🩶
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Indeed 🖤🖤🖤
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It’s growth to show you didn’t give into your emotions. Good job!
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😊😊🖤
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