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Poetry, To Me
Never failing to destroy
Beautiful things and opportunities,
With these tactics I employ,
I've never fit into communities.
I was always a little eccentric,
A wee bit different from the rest,
Maybe even slightly egocentric;
I could never pass the test.
I'm not a social butterfly,
In fact, I struggle with relationships;
Sometimes I even wonder why...
Why bother with the pain of it?
I just can't seem to keep a friend,
Always failing every expectation;
So I pour my passions into poetry,
To help me with my situation.
I write to help you understand
Why I have these bitter blues.
Or what it's like to walk a mile
Inside these withered shoes.
I write to send a loving letter,
Or an urgent message to the Earth;
I write to boost my confidence,
To remind me of my worth.
I also write to take a vacation
From the frustrations of my life.
To give me a sense of placation
An escape from all the strife.
I exercise my imagination,
To create an immovable inner peace;
There lies a seed of poetic liberation
In each and every piece.
Words lined with gold, in bold,
From your fragile hearts, you bear.
So many different worlds to behold,
Behold! So many stories you've shared!
Through poetic worlds, I venture,
Exploring every avenue;
Now, it's time for an adventure;
But... vicariously through you!
Beautiful things and opportunities,
With these tactics I employ,
I've never fit into communities.
I was always a little eccentric,
A wee bit different from the rest,
Maybe even slightly egocentric;
I could never pass the test.
I'm not a social butterfly,
In fact, I struggle with relationships;
Sometimes I even wonder why...
Why bother with the pain of it?
I just can't seem to keep a friend,
Always failing every expectation;
So I pour my passions into poetry,
To help me with my situation.
I write to help you understand
Why I have these bitter blues.
Or what it's like to walk a mile
Inside these withered shoes.
I write to send a loving letter,
Or an urgent message to the Earth;
I write to boost my confidence,
To remind me of my worth.
I also write to take a vacation
From the frustrations of my life.
To give me a sense of placation
An escape from all the strife.
I exercise my imagination,
To create an immovable inner peace;
There lies a seed of poetic liberation
In each and every piece.
Words lined with gold, in bold,
From your fragile hearts, you bear.
So many different worlds to behold,
Behold! So many stories you've shared!
Through poetic worlds, I venture,
Exploring every avenue;
Now, it's time for an adventure;
But... vicariously through you!
Author's Note
Thank you to all of the writers of DUP for inspiring me and sharing your beautiful poetry with me. I'm forever grateful for this really kind, creative, and diverse community... ❤️
I'm having a little down spell, but reading and writing always makes me feel better!
P.S. Missy, sorry for disappointing you!
I'm having a little down spell, but reading and writing always makes me feel better!
P.S. Missy, sorry for disappointing you!
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Re: Re. Poetry, To Me
9th Feb 2020 11:44pm
That's really flattering, Joe! You're an amazing writer as well, and a pretty great guy, and I promise I'm not just saying that to make you feel good :)
It seems that you and me think similarly on many things, which is probably the reason I enjoy your poetry so much. Anyway, thank you so much for that - you made me smile. It means a lot to have people like you around to encourage and support my writing!
Much love,
-NewB
It seems that you and me think similarly on many things, which is probably the reason I enjoy your poetry so much. Anyway, thank you so much for that - you made me smile. It means a lot to have people like you around to encourage and support my writing!
Much love,
-NewB
Re. Poetry, To Me
7th Feb 2020 00:43am
Hey NewB. . 😊
Thank You for allowing us to experience the art of your pen. You have been an inspiration. I believe many of us relate to your piece and what poetry means.
You are great.
Thank You for allowing us to experience the art of your pen. You have been an inspiration. I believe many of us relate to your piece and what poetry means.
You are great.
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9th Feb 2020 11:50pm
Thank you so much, poetic... you are really sweet! You guys are really killing me with all of the kindness lol. It feels great to have others who can understand you, that have common goals and feelings :)
You are awesome too, you know?! Heh <3
You are awesome too, you know?! Heh <3
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7th Feb 2020 1:41am
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10th Feb 2020 7:03am
Thank you, buddhakitty 😊❤️
I can always rely on you to stop by! Thanks so much for your continued support!
I can always rely on you to stop by! Thanks so much for your continued support!
Re. Poetry, To Me
7th Feb 2020 3:20am
This is a great piece. There is a reason why we write poetry and you wrote about why you write poetry too! So beautifully written and thank you for being a part of the DUP community.
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11th Feb 2020 3:18am
Awww, you make me feel special! I really appreciate you being so kind and sweet :)
Thank you for that wonderful words, eswaller; I'm so glad that you enjoyed this poem! It's nice to see you here.
Thank you for that wonderful words, eswaller; I'm so glad that you enjoyed this poem! It's nice to see you here.
Re. Poetry, To Me
7th Feb 2020 5:39am
Great heart felt poem. I am glad you joined the DUP because this poem really gets to you. Keep on writing and we will be your inspiration.
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11th Feb 2020 10:16pm
Man, all of you guys are so wonderful - thanks so much for the uplifting comment, Phantom :)
I truly appreciate your continued readership and support!
I truly appreciate your continued readership and support!
Re. Poetry, To Me
7th Feb 2020 10:24am
Dear NB,
I truly appreciate this write. I think I’ve let myself down in not letting you know your value to me and for that I am regretful.
Please do stay upright and take nourishment in the absolute fact of your value and friendships here in the DU. Your presence is a mainstay and a treasure! H🌷
I truly appreciate this write. I think I’ve let myself down in not letting you know your value to me and for that I am regretful.
Please do stay upright and take nourishment in the absolute fact of your value and friendships here in the DU. Your presence is a mainstay and a treasure! H🌷
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12th Feb 2020 4:25am
Awww, Honoria, you, and many others do just fine at making me feel valued here; it's just a self-esteem thing that I've got to work on within myself. You have absolutely no need to feel regret - as you've only made me feel better about my writing and myself :)
Thank you for your heartfelt response... it's always good to hear from you! I truly appreciate your wonderful words and compliments - it means a lot to me <3
Thank you for your heartfelt response... it's always good to hear from you! I truly appreciate your wonderful words and compliments - it means a lot to me <3
Re. Poetry, To Me
7th Feb 2020 11:32am
Great poem NB. Hope you start to cheer up soon. In order to see the rainbow, we have to make it to the aftermath of the rain.
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12th Feb 2020 10:37pm
Thanks, Damon, I'm already feeling better. Sometimes you just have to get some of that... angst out of your system, heh. It comes and goes. Thank you for the kind encouragement; it really means a lot :)
Also, I am honored by your RL entry. You guys are great!
Also, I am honored by your RL entry. You guys are great!
Re. Poetry, To Me
7th Feb 2020 1:05pm
This is a lovely poem NB so relatable. I like the rhyming and the flow of words is smooth. Poetry is a means of escape for some of us and sometimes it is the best cure for our depression being able to pour out the weight from our chest and free it through poetry.
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17th Feb 2020 00:44am
Thank you very much, summer :)
I agree with everything you said, and poetry is all of the above for me! Music is also a wonderful outlet and escape for me, as well as nature. It's nice to 'get away' for awhile, I think we all need that sometimes, and we all need an outlet to do so.
I appreciate your kindness and compassion... thank you for stopping by again!
I agree with everything you said, and poetry is all of the above for me! Music is also a wonderful outlet and escape for me, as well as nature. It's nice to 'get away' for awhile, I think we all need that sometimes, and we all need an outlet to do so.
I appreciate your kindness and compassion... thank you for stopping by again!
Re: Re. Poetry, To Me
17th Feb 2020 1:09am
SO glad that you liked it, Nikki :)
I appreciate you stopping by again to read my poetry!
I appreciate you stopping by again to read my poetry!
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Re: Re. Poetry, To Me
17th Feb 2020 1:38am
Hey Kfn,
I am feeling much better, thanks! I am so glad that you liked my writing here. Thank you for your kindness :)
-NewB
I am feeling much better, thanks! I am so glad that you liked my writing here. Thank you for your kindness :)
-NewB
Re. Poetry, To Me
7th Feb 2020 8:54pm
very heart felt indeed sometimes the best thing to do is just write whats ever on your mind in your heart it helps to clear the mind we all get to the crossroad when the words just dont flow thats when you take a break and step back inhale and exhale and clear your mind...respect
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17th Feb 2020 10:56am
That's all we can do, eh? We have to get things off our 'chest' sometimes. I appreciate your kind words and your encouragement... Much respect to you as well, stoney! And thank you for your RL entry and your continued support :)
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17th Feb 2020 11:26am
yeah thats all we can do for everything needs a time for self reflection as it is a process of rebooting your rethinking as you recharge for the moment of rechange with encouragement to soar like an eagle and let the words flow through you like the gentle northern winds...respect my friend
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7th Feb 2020 9:40pm
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21st Feb 2020 10:20pm
Thank you, crowfly :)
You are very kind. So glad to be an inspiration to you, and others! You are an inspiration as well; and I am continually humbled by your wonderful feedback - it is truly appreciated!
You are very kind. So glad to be an inspiration to you, and others! You are an inspiration as well; and I am continually humbled by your wonderful feedback - it is truly appreciated!
Re. Poetry, To Me
7th Feb 2020 11:04pm
A beautiful recital of self. With a visual splash of self expression. I love it. Found myself looking in the mirror.
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22nd Feb 2020 6:39am
Darkcloud, thank you so much for your continued support. It makes me feel less alone in the world that you and others are able to relate to my poetry so well. I really appreciate you, man!
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8th Feb 2020 6:51am
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23rd Feb 2020 2:49am
Thank you, Olivia, for reading this and adding it to your RL. It means a lot to me :)
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Re. Poetry, To Me
1st Mar 2020 00:18am
Re: Re. Poetry, To Me
16th Mar 2020 2:46pm
Thanks so much, Wull. Self love is what it's all about. If you can't love yourself first, you're going to have a lot of trouble learning to love another. Anyway, thanks for stopping by to read this - I appreciate your comment and RL entry add :)
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1st Mar 2020 1:52am
Re: Re. Poetry, To Me
16th Mar 2020 2:49pm
I am pleased to hear that you thought so, Scary! Just speaking the truth :)
Thanks so much for stopping by to read and comment. That really is a wonderful compliment, and it really means a lot to me. Also, I am flattered by your RL entry add!
Thanks so much for stopping by to read and comment. That really is a wonderful compliment, and it really means a lot to me. Also, I am flattered by your RL entry add!
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13th Mar 2020 5:10pm