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The Accidental Poet - - -for the What You Say Comp
Been writing poetry since teenage
Teenage angst mostly depressing
Some comedic the darkest humour
Never showed anyone, just for me
Waited until I was fifty, much time wasted
Caught the bug of performance poetry
Ex-actor in rep, prize-wining performances
Always wondered if my work was good enough
In Edinburgh poetry scene built up a fan base
People telling me my stuff was publishable
Searching for a home on the internet
Members of two poetry sites not so good
saw a link by pure accident just trawling the net
Deep Underground - seemed interesting
Joined up there and then became an undergrounder
started publishing made friends, acquired liker's
was flirting with thoughts of morbidity
Bi-polar mood swings and PTSD
Deep underground was my salvation
My connection to a life possible, my Home
Poetry improvement and lots of inspiration
Collaborations, competitions all drivers
Met some amazing people, met some bastards
Conned and fleeced, assisted and supported
Bullied and lied about for a year, not the first victim
It never ends, But I am a warrior, standing tall
I don't take shit now, personal bully-free zone
Now is the time to stick my neck out facing the chop
No intention to go out quietly, gonna expose the truth
As a MOD helping the underdogs, more standing up
I am here to help and support - salvation is here
But there are some that require no saving from ego
The arrogant elite are always on the case
But as the good book says, pride comes before a fall
And if victims stand together, They Will Fall
I am here now as a knight in shiteing armour
There's a new legless sheriff in town
Only the cabal members need be afraid
I once considered leaving deep underground
And leaving this world, I was saved by a woman
I am going to fight for Deep underground
I am going to fight for this haven of salvation
I am going to fight against the bullies and predators
I am going to fight back, the revolution starts here
Published 20th Jun 2019
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20th Jun 2019 9:44am
21st Jun 2019 00:47am
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21st Jun 2019 00:49am
that was such a wonderful comment, I am really touched and honoured - Thank you so very much :-))))))))))))))))))))))
20th Jun 2019 10:40am
21st Jun 2019 00:51am
Ultimately I found DU by accident and most of the people I have met, like yourself have been a constant source of inspiration and support - thank you very much for this
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"Bi-polar mood swings and PTSD
Deep underground was my salvation
My connection to a life possible, my Home"
Gave cause for me to wonder ; "how many of we who write poetry, have not for our hobby, would have been fallen into deep insanity ?"
Deep underground was my salvation
My connection to a life possible, my Home"
Gave cause for me to wonder ; "how many of we who write poetry, have not for our hobby, would have been fallen into deep insanity ?"
21st Jun 2019 00:52am
20th Jun 2019 12:34pm
I enjoyed reading your story. Very well penned, too. I can totally see why you have acquired some fans and friends!
The work you do for this place is amazing.
YES! Keep fighting the worthy fight!
The work you do for this place is amazing.
YES! Keep fighting the worthy fight!
21st Jun 2019 00:54am
thank you kindly - I do try, not always successfully, but the trying is the thing :-))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Anonymous
20th Jun 2019 3:05pm
Happy accident! So super happy you landed here...I don't know what I would do if you weren't here. Keep that rally cry going. We're lining up right beside you!
Super fierce hugs, my friend!!! :-)
Super fierce hugs, my friend!!! :-)
21st Jun 2019 00:56am
thank you for your never ending love and support I would be all at sea without it :-))))))
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20th Jun 2019 4:26pm
1/4 Scottish Mancunian living in Portugal welcomes Scot's brazen energy - my image of DUP would be very different without you. :)))
21st Jun 2019 00:58am
Why thank you Josh - 1/4 Scots definitely qualifies you to fight with a claymore wearing a kilt :-))))) Haggis anyone???
21st Jun 2019 11:56am
I'm from the Fraser clan and my paternal grandmother & her family lived in Nairn.
20th Jun 2019 5:27pm
Well. That was impressive in all its entirety... and can you please start with all those masquerading with multiple profiles used to dribble their nasty bullying BS; it’d be a good start to reconstructing the foundations of this place... honestly ! 😎
Peace be unto you... 🌹
Peace be unto you... 🌹
21st Jun 2019 1:01am
and peace be upon you :-)))))))
thank you for such a positive comment, I am currently considering
positive action - watch this space :-)))))
thank you for such a positive comment, I am currently considering
positive action - watch this space :-)))))
21st Jun 2019 00:14am
The strength, honesty and conviction is palpable ... an excellent spill Dave .. we are blessed to have you here ...
Hugs! :)
Hugs! :)
21st Jun 2019 2:04am
and I am blessed because you guys are all here :-))))
thank you so much :-))))))
thank you so much :-))))))
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21st Jun 2019 8:40pm
I love the candor of your autobiography. True heart shatters the webwork weave of goety. I hope you will never considering leaving the site to the rot stinkers again.
21st Jul 2019 11:04am
short of death and being banned I will still be here. Thank you so much for your words of encouragement :-)))))))))))))))))))))))
25th Jun 2019 3:36am
Here in the states many people are too PC and it becomes a mentality, that's what I love about this site, it's a world stage for different perspectives to thrive and I can be myself, I really like your outspoken individuality and humorous outlook, and you care, that's important :)
21st Jul 2019 11:05am
