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More Than You
I know what you’ve been thinking
Where the hell has he been
Well I’ve not been to London
To take tea with the queen
I’ve not been on a beach
On the south Spanish coast
I’ve not been drinking heavy
I’ve had nothing to toast
I’ve not been partying hard
Giving my liver no regard
Unlike the guy from Kung Fu
I’ve not been walking the earth
Nor have I been pregnant
With the second virgin birth
I have not been hospitalised in traction
But I have been missing in action
I’ve been in the deepest and darkest of places
With torturing demons, wearing happy smile faces
I’ve been racked with pain, burning and rigidity
Suicidal thoughts and self harming morbidity
Daily weeping real tears
Terrorised by real fears
Sadness beyond human understanding
My sane mind simply crash landing
This time I thought there was no escape
My mind and body all out of shape
Unable to transcend no poetry penned
I really thought this was finally the end
Then I was thrown a rope
How would all your others cope
If you were no longer there
Showing your love, showing you care
I realised, sometimes the fight is worthwhile
If only for those who are more fragile
Than You
I have missed you all so much and I am sorry not to have been in contact sooner. As you can tell from the poem above I have been going through a personal nightmare which I am glad to say is almost over. I will be losing my other leg over the next 3 months but I have already made the peace with that. I have really been helped by all your messages of caring and support. it was thinking about you guys and your love and support that kept me from the edge. Thank you all so very much. I am looking forward to belonging again on here and to reading and posting as normal
you are a great bunch of people and I am glad to be back :-)
Published 29th Jun 2016
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29th Jun 2016 2:19am
Welcome back David
I speak for many on this site
I missed you and worried about you
We need you
Your voice
Your sardonic humor
Your fried Mars bar
I'm still coming for that
One day
With love and support
Poet
LIKE
I speak for many on this site
I missed you and worried about you
We need you
Your voice
Your sardonic humor
Your fried Mars bar
I'm still coming for that
One day
With love and support
Poet
LIKE
2nd Jul 2016 5:58pm
thank you so much - I missed being one here and all you lovely people :-)
29th Jun 2016 2:54am
David I'm so sorry I haven't been there to support you though I have missed you greatly just going through my own hell..
sending my love to you across the net on you going through such a painful nightmare..
please keep writing it helps somehow I don't know..
love Brenda
sending my love to you across the net on you going through such a painful nightmare..
please keep writing it helps somehow I don't know..
love Brenda
2nd Jul 2016 6:00pm
don't worry my friend - you have no need to apologise - you have always been supportive and loving. It is people like yourself that has kept me going and kept me here so you did more than you know
Anonymous
29th Jun 2016 7:36am
no words, David
you know how I feel already. I'm so glad you are back.
much love xx
you know how I feel already. I'm so glad you are back.
much love xx
2nd Jul 2016 6:02pm
I am so glad that you are so glad that I have returned - i promise to behave in future (lol)
sending ehugs :-)
sending ehugs :-)
29th Jun 2016 7:56am
Welcome back! I wondered why I haven't seen you post in a while, I'm so sorry for all you're experiencing. Been having some dark days of my own so I can relate to the feeling. I'm glad you've found your way back to the light, I hope things continue to improve for you soon. :)
2nd Jul 2016 6:14pm
thank you for such positive wishes, I hope you find your way back to the light. Unfortunately they are going to take the other leg - I will also have to find the positive in that too :-)
4th Jul 2016 1:06am
Thank you, working at it.
And you're welcome. Even though it will be hard, you are strong and resilient and I do believe you will find a way to make the best of it. Keeping a healthy mind is key and this poem is a good example of your ability to get yourself back on track. :)
And you're welcome. Even though it will be hard, you are strong and resilient and I do believe you will find a way to make the best of it. Keeping a healthy mind is key and this poem is a good example of your ability to get yourself back on track. :)
29th Jun 2016 9:05am
Welcome back Dave!! Mate, highlight of my day seeing you back! After reading what you told us up here..I am simply speechless....lost for words..glad you've climbed over the ridge and we are happier than ever to have you back amongst us!!!
2nd Jul 2016 6:15pm
I am so glad to be back, the well wishes have helped so much, looking forwaed to future writings :-)
29th Jun 2016 1:28pm
So glad you're back mate...I missed you xo
Oh, and the poem flows with the deep feelings you've expressed...
Oh, and the poem flows with the deep feelings you've expressed...
2nd Jul 2016 6:16pm
I have missed you much too - thank you I am glad you got and enjoyed the poem :-)
Anonymous
29th Jun 2016 10:53pm
David my friend.......I'm smiling cause your back......tears are falling down my face reading this......please feel hugs from my heart to yours......my luv upon your soul......standing beside as friends always do......purple luv & hugs xo :)
2nd Jul 2016 6:19pm
awe sweetie I'd rather you didn't cry - I thought it was my job to make you laugh (lol)
thank you for being my friend - sending you much love and the warmest of ehugs :-)
thank you for being my friend - sending you much love and the warmest of ehugs :-)
30th Jun 2016 7:49am
2nd Jul 2016 6:20pm
3rd Jul 2016 3:33am
My dearest friend, I also have been away. What good is a friend who isn't there when you need them the most? Sometimes it's so difficult to find the positive in our darkest hour. I would still dance the night away with you. You are truly a king of men! Not to mention you can't step on my toes or I yours ha ha! Say the word and I'll kick the doc in the arse for you! Sending all my love and strength your way. Mad love and respect,
The SQUAD
The SQUAD
3rd Jul 2016 5:19pm
ok I will grip him by the scruff of the neck using my teeth and you can headbutt him in the groin (but no tongues) - we'd make an interesting tag team :-)
I think sometimes you have to face the really dark shit on your own, but it's so nice to know that there are people out there that have your back - that thought helps billions
sending much gratitude and warm ehugs :-)
I think sometimes you have to face the really dark shit on your own, but it's so nice to know that there are people out there that have your back - that thought helps billions
sending much gratitude and warm ehugs :-)
3rd Jul 2016 5:52pm
Sadly enough, I have to agree! I've never been the type to wait for rescue, I face it head on and rescue myself, nor do I have the patience to send out an SOS! I believe we'd make a fine tag team! I'm so glad to find your spirits up and feeling better, you were definitely missed! Sending warm hugs your way, love
The squad
The squad
3rd Jul 2016 8:43pm
My spirits are up as a result mainly of the special people in DU like you - you've probably no idea of how much you have really helped, I can't thank you enough :-)
David, I read this poem when you posted it, and its taken me this long to come back and comment because I was so moved by your words and the challenges you're facing in life. Even now as I type these words I feel overwhelmed.
Deep Underground is a special community, it's home to a very diverse group of people that share something in common. Perhaps poets all share some kind of emotional and self awareness. I think our fellow poet, whale has summed up DU perfectly... "it's a place where people bravely come to work things out - the lost and those truly seeking."
Mate, most often your words make me smile and laugh, but then you write powerful pieces like this and I feel pulverised by emotion... and that's one hell of a gift. I can't imagine what you're going through, but never doubt yourself, we all possess the power to find our way through the darkness.
Keep on shining, sir.
Deep Underground is a special community, it's home to a very diverse group of people that share something in common. Perhaps poets all share some kind of emotional and self awareness. I think our fellow poet, whale has summed up DU perfectly... "it's a place where people bravely come to work things out - the lost and those truly seeking."
Mate, most often your words make me smile and laugh, but then you write powerful pieces like this and I feel pulverised by emotion... and that's one hell of a gift. I can't imagine what you're going through, but never doubt yourself, we all possess the power to find our way through the darkness.
Keep on shining, sir.
22nd Jul 2016 00:30am
thank you for such a beautiful response your words were truly inspirational. This poem was deeply personal, I don't always publish these poems, however I have founf the responses and the willingness of people to give support is amazing.
DU is most definitely a very special place with very special people, of that I have no doubt. Its is DU that keeps me going, keeps me inspired, it's people like you that keep me from the verge and I will always be eternally greatful.
I can't thank you enough :-)
DU is most definitely a very special place with very special people, of that I have no doubt. Its is DU that keeps me going, keeps me inspired, it's people like you that keep me from the verge and I will always be eternally greatful.
I can't thank you enough :-)
