~for the love of my demons~

Definitely not dead end poetry with no punch. It's a gut puncher, no doubt. Much love...

thank you lovely Willow your thoughts are deeply appreciated..

love Brenda

Unfortunately we all have to live with demons. Quitting an addiction like that is extremely hard though. Keep love and hope up 😁

thank you DC for the uplifting comment..

love Crim

not punchless at all brenda i am awed by your courage x

thank you graciously Anna you're comment moved me deeply..

love Brenda

We both know the demons will never leave

thank you Brandon hopefully we can at least live at peace with each other..

love Brenda

Brenda.. your jab is stunning, and right hook lethal.. beautiful one, i love this write.. and you've lost nothing.. it doesn't have to be dark, to be real.. honesty, truth, being real.. those are the talents, that shine in your writes.. light or dark.. i understand this is a tender time for you.. getting to know yourself, without the numbness... that i don't give a fuck feeling is powerful.. i've been there.. but to share your soul, and feel every emotion, every doubt.. it's normal, without a buzz.. i question everything, when sober.. but my beautiful sister, i'm so proud of you.. your writing is still strong, and that's because of your heart.. forever a fan, forever your friend.. i love you always..


Dave

Sir Diamond has said all I wanted to convey.  Though I've never struggled with a personal demon such as yours, I have struggled none-the-less. . .And I've always loved that saying, whether quoted in life & or in art:  'That this too shall pass'. . .I've embraced you one to many times during this comment, if I don't stop, I'm going to suffocate you, and no one will get to enjoy your poetry's with it's punch!. . .love to you, my Ally in Darkness. . .~xo, Devlin.

Dave you've moved me greatly sometimes we just have to move on I don't understand many things but you're right about the invincible feeling of the numb.. I will adjust to feeling things and the quiet softness of my inner voice.. without the excitement my roller coaster existence provided.. thank you for you continued love and support no matter what I write about I guess there is creativity in honesty..

I love you my friend..

xo Brenda

thank you Queen of Darkness Devlin for the great love and understanding you've shown me and this write.. I love you lady!

xo Brenda

I think your demons will return in due course.  I know they seem to thrive on drugs, but they can do without.  They'll be back more fierce than ever, one night at a time.  Fine work Lady Crim!

thank you Sir Crow I know they are just settling in to a different type of life.. I too believe they still here..

love Crim

Dear Crim,

I admire your strenght! You face your demons, you fight them and shared your feelings about them with us... that takes a lot of courage!
You remind me a bit of my best friend, so in a way I can imagine what you are going through... stay strong lovely!!!

Love, Duende

thank you lovely Duende for such a beautiful comment..

love Crim

I shoved bloody syringes in basically every vein I could find.
I was a demon headed down a death-end street, much like
you were, Brenda. My trials, as were yours and everyone
who have traveled the addiction road came to a stop when
a dear friend said the right thing which opened my eyes
from my drug-induced state of mind. Hang in there, my friend,
you are strong. You WILL beat this thing. Love this poem.

thank you Jerry for understanding this write and sharing your own experiences with me..

I deeply appreciate the uplifting comment..

love Brenda

My dear sweet Crim we all have struggles, demons we fight some have a stronger hold than others and demon possesion is real I have seen many being casted out by my father.. but I digress..... This step, this journey is one that has to be taken one day at a time honey... You made the first step and now the rest of the steps will surely follow and as time goes by your strength and confidence will return.... Take the time you need to heal the inner man, to heal the mind and the body and get to know YOU all over again... Watch her shine she doesn't need any demons to make her great.... Once you find your voice again let it reign and until then keep purging through your writes in it you also gain clarity... I'm new to UP but I must say I love your pieces, they are right up my alley... Raw, real, dark, deep, light, emotional and engulfing.... What you may think is just you writing and getting things out is helping someone else, so never stop and continue to be authentic because to me that is real poetry... I mean the fabrications are all good and the make believe things are nice to read but for me it's the true emotional pieces, the authentic pieces that grip me and allow me to feel and connect... Be it happy or sad, dark or light just write it how you see it and feel it and trust we will continue to read it.... Sending you hugs my sweet one, I am so proud of you and I wish you all the best on your journey back to you.... If you need to chat just reach out.... Hugs...

~BSavvy

dearest BSavvy your comment touched my soul deeply from the kindness and compassion of it.. forgive the late reply sometimes I'm not sure what to say.. you have freed me in so many ways I'm feeling confused a lot of days lately as light and dark in me clashes.. sometimes I fear what will come out when I write.. thank you for the compassion and love you've shown me.. hugs you back..

love Brenda

Sorry for my late response I am just now realizing the notifications for these... lol.... You are so welcome my dear sweet one.... I am glad my comment was able to touch you so deeply.... <3 ~BSavvy

Precious Crim.......you're poetry has never been dead.......never will be.......you touch lives....hearts.....souls white whatever your ink spills upon your pages......places always share with us.......cause your courageous voice others need......sending you purple luv & hugs xo :)

thank you lovely Flower precious soul what inspires isn't always what's wanted but it moves me that you think it may help another person and if it does then it's worth it :)

love Crim

shattering poetry, Crim.
darkness & love, they've never been strangers...

thank you John love your poetic comments..

love Crim

the demons you've mentioned here Brenda, were parasites, feeding off you whilst giving you nothing but pain.. it is ironic that softness is associated with weakness, for soft surfaces can handle shock without breaking apart like hard ones do..soft no way means weak..quite the opposite, remember the term silent killer? or smiling assassins.. folks mistaken politeness for weakness, at their peril...they fed off your talent, which is still there, as brilliant as before, ask any DU member- it's their whingeing that you hear after you've slayed them and made their souls your slaves contrary to the past you've mentioned!!

They will keep howling.with each step you take, it's only gonna get fainter untill you hear no more!! your ink drips with honesty Brenda! gem indeed!

thank you KDAmB for the deep wisdom of your comment giving me new perspective.. they do torture as well I've just lived with them for so long they've become friends.. it's time for me to command them like I'm supposed too.. instead of being their slave.. I deeply appreciate your view on my softness..

love Brenda