Poetry: Forgive, don't forget
I've barely written in oh, so long, Just been hard to feel that strong. I hope you'll forgive, But please don't forget And remind me to...
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Poem: 3 short years
This is what sobriety means to to me- It's not about anyone else you see. I've built a life, I live it so strong And learned just how to...
Poem: Everybody's struggling
When 2020 became 2021 A year felt lost, another hardly yet begun. Disappointments, stay home and don't you dare moan - There are others...
Poem: Forever, a face
Forever, a face Of mine looms Behind careful composure. Waiting, longing, A forceful shadow. With surety, in doubt Of personal opinion...
Poem: Continuous
Thoughts loop Cycling circuitry Orbiting on and on For a moment cushioned landing. Then off Doing the rounds The usual stops on route –...
Poem: #GAD for all
When all you’re worst imaginings Become everyday happenings It’s the new normal they say. Yet despite all that worry You still feel...
Poem: It's Time to Change
I am so pleased that this poem I wrote after volunteering at my local football club for Time to Change last year is going to be shared...
Poem: Glasses
They wear me and I am see-through, Exposed, uncovered Yet modestly hiding. The absolute worst Is in my mind. Stereo Vision. Doubt, Guilt....
Poem: Lipstick Warrior
The day begins And I just know It's going to be One of those days. I dress myself With extra care. Trying hard Not to look down. A touch...
Poem : Today again (Haiku #2)
Who am I today? I think so therefore I am. Feeling everything. Poetry #SelfExpression #EverythingElse
Poem: Following Flamingos (Haiku #1)
Never giving up Just following flamingos Through rose tinted skies. By Lena Britnell Poetry #SelfExpression #MentalIllness
Poem: Because everyday should be Mothers' Day
Mum, All that I am, I owe to you. The good bits I mean, The stuff that’s true. The things that come naturally, To love, to care. To be...
Poem: “I hear you. I’m here.”
Focus on the now, lighten up, cheer up, Just think about others that are much worse off. Worrying doesn’t change things, try harder and...
Poem: Me today, me tomorrow
It’s shaped me; all this stuff before, Though sometimes I don’t want to remember no more. The sense of being different, being set apart,...
Poem: All I have is this
Just one beer, seemed a good idea Until it led to another. Two led to three, numbed as need be Pushing bad thoughts undercover. Bad...
Inspiration: Gibran Khalil Gibran
I just wanted to share with you the words of a famous poet that I have always appreciated but never really understood until the last few...