Cheerless

No one with a heart as beautiful as yours should ever feel discontent. Smile... you're amazing. ☺️

Dear G,

Thank you very much. Your sweet comment has cheered me up immeasurably. I am hoping to turn these feelings around soon but some days…🙄
Also, thank you for the generous list add. I’m very flattered by that. Thank you so much once again. H🌷

My dearest Honoria,
I shall now brave my eyes and look at you head on!!.... because - Your poetic voice is a stark and truly gorgeous outpouring of astute brutal humanity. This purge piece is brilliant and so very relatable...  
I hear you, my friend 🙏🏻.... I know that most people aren't comfortable acknowledging pain, ugliness or a suffocating sense of isolation. Because It IS dislocating. It DOES feel like you're infectious and needed to be kept well away from (sometimes) ... but that's just how some of our criss crossed internal wires portray our felt circumstances..... Your presence is more than wanted, it's coveted. I can't even begin to tell you how refreshing it is to read your ballsy poeting. I know when I feel solidarity in similar feelings, that sense of loneliness I can harbor, diminishes substantially.... It's also just nice to hear validation, that YEAH, it's ok to be steeped in a bit of a dark place... to feel alone and discontent... it's sometimes that dark place that washes over, that allows perspective and shines a bright light on what is the GOOD.

You are so deserving of all that goodness and Ohhh my, you've definitely earned it in just the 'returned good karma' department, alone...
Your wit and loveliness, radiate. It's just how it is!
✨ 💫✨  
Much love, and solidarity,  
🌹-💙
xo  
B

Dear BV,

From the bottom of my heart thank you so much for shedding some much needed perspective on this blip. It’s nuts to think if I keep talking to myself I’m going to get a different point of view. While I am so grateful for what I do have I also know it can be that easily taken away. Maintaining that equilibrium and gratitude becomes paramount but some days…it feels like I’m running under water. Your kind list add and loving insights have pulled me through another day and for that I am grateful to you. Thank you. Xx
H🌷

The various visual tricks - words italicised and in bold, a line crossed out - get in the way of the poem for me. I’d much rather see it without them. Otherwise, I enjoyed this piece. I’m not sure what a “brain copulation” is but I admire anything weird. You create a strong sense of negative emotion throughout the poem and it’s a good, clear read.

Dear S,

I greatly appreciate your insight regarding my attempt at formatting in a different vein. I was trying to depict an at odds in my head thought process. I will remember this for next time and try to refrain from formatting theatrics.
I am very flattered you enjoyed this despite its format. You might not have this expression in GB, my reference to brain copulation was another attempt at a more polite way of saying mind f*ck.
Thank you very much for your read and thoughtful comments. I really found them helpful. H🌷

Dear R,

I really am so thankful for your lovely comment. It’s reminded me this is just another day I can get through and turn around, exhausted though I may be. Thank you for the hug of strength. I really needed it! X
H🌷

Dearest H

Deep and insightful on so many levels.  

I think the world, itself, is a construct of the mind; therefore, if the world is fucked up, how does this effect the mind?

And this truth is often accompanied by ultraviolent colors on the canvas.

But our mind is our mind, or should be!  And the mind is capable of such...  beauties & wonders.  isn't it?

The only balance lies in falsehood?  what a confrontation of...  truth?  is truth static or dynamic?  I wonder this.  Maybe wondering makes it dynamic?

And we are constantly surrounded by those who...  think?

what is thought and what is belief?  what is truth & what is reality?  

Damn...  What a thought provoking write.

Dear CO,

You’ve provided me with so much to think on. I really appreciate this.

“ think the world, itself, is a construct of the mind; therefore, if the world is fucked up, how does this effect the mind?” this is very interesting and I agree, How the world around us acts causes a reaction. Said reaction has consequences. I am so grateful for your read, generous RL add and wonderful comments. You’ve made my world so much better and thusly caused me to smile and dispel some of the anxiety I’ve been experiencing. Thank you so much.
H🌷

Dear VM,

With humility and so much gratitude  I thank you for these lovely comments and generous RL add. You have really turned around my sad thoughts with this generosity and kindness. Thank you. Xo
H🌷

Doubts creep across our minds like a fungus at times ... you capture this wonderfully ... of course I think you beautiful without any doubt ... Bless and love ...

Dear F,

“Like a fungus” among us! Oh what a great way to describe this!
Naturally, you can’t possibly think I’m beautiful- I look a mess! But I’ll take that gorgeously sweet compliment and run with it and your overly generous RL add. With this kindness I will turn this sadness around. Thank you, very much. Xo
H🌷

Pain can twist and contort our perception toward the dark side, i.e. - ugly, repulsive, et al. It's because we feel no joy or happiness in our lives which would shine light on that darkness.

I personally feel you are a hero. A survivor. A warrior for showing up and sharing vs succumbing to the thoughts which are lying to you. Being human is all of this and so much more to come which involves light and laughter.

Go with the flow of this, but don't for one minute believe you are stagnant and just going in circles. Go with the flow of this season with belief that you are moving through it; gracefully as possible, without becoming the monster you hate. Everything changes, my friend. Including this.

xo

Dear A,

A Colossal thank you for reminding me of this. I don’t quite feel worthy of all these glorious compliments but I humbly accept them because of your generous and thoughtful kindnesses. Everything does change and while i know this some days are just too long and it feels that much longer for change will never come.
Thank you always for your caring   and uplifting positive support. It is very cherished. Xo H🌷

Dear B,

Thank you very much for your read, generous RL add and very kind comment. I am very grateful for this lovely visit today. Thank you again.
H🌷

Wow ... this is a poetic tour de force ... love everything about this ... the draft looking nature of it ... the variation in font ... it oozes restlessness ... uncertainty ... but there is a boldness there as well ... true conflict ... visible on the page ... one of your very very best ...

Dear L,

I’m so glad the restlessness was apparent. I wrote it to look like my mind. Distracted, sad, anxious, unsure. I’m so pleased that came across. Now if only we could iron it all out and take away all that yuck.
Thank you so much for the generous list add and lovely comments. This lovely comment has turned the day right around. Thank you. Xo
H🌷

Wow! Another A+ write. Hug and peace, oral

Dear TO,

Thank you very much for this lovely comment. It’s really sweet and very appreciated. Thank you. H🌷

This is a very powerful poem, and raw.

I'm sorry to read of your struggles - I really struggle some days with agitation, anxiety and anger.

Dear L,

Well step into my parlour, you’ve come to the right place if you struggle with the three A’s! What a cycle. It can be so debilitating. I appreciate you sharing that with me and cheering me up with your read and list add. Thank you so much!
H🌷

Do you know that getting a comment from you is like winning poetry lotto ?  I was going to say the holy grail but while I use that expression a lot I know not what it means as I'm a heathen  

You mean a lot to many H

Here's a Heart ❤  

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Dear PS,

You credit me with too much and while I blush with that kindness and truly thank you from the bottom of my heart for making me feel so special I don’t think I can accept it. But you are a sweetheart for saying this and I’m totally taking that heart and Like 😘 thank you!
H🌷

Dear T,

Thank you very kindly for this lovely comment and your generous RL add. I appreciate your thoughts, you’ve cheered me up considerably.
Thank you again. H🌷

Everyone has said so much and I agree with all. I apologize if I am repeating someone else's ideas but, in addition to reading how amazing you are, and agreeing with it all,  what comes to mind is how important nonverbal cues are in communication. You have done this so masterfully in your changing, and perfectly matched fonts, so that it becomes intentional and multidimensional. (Almost ) becomes a visual poem. You are fantastic.
warmly, ursa 💜

Dear U,

Thank you very much for this lovely compliment! I really appreciate your view on the whole font thing. I’m not really an explorer there so you’re thoughts were wonderful. You’re over generous in your sweet comment and I'm very grateful. Thank you so much. H🌷

Dear H,
It very deep. It expresses the feeling of a very sensitive person.

Dear JZ,

Thank you very kindly for your lovely comment and RL add. I especially appreciate it because for so many years I wouldn’t have described myself as sensitive. I’m grateful to you for that assessment. H🌷

Dear H,
I just came back to the site and you’ve written this relatable piece. Oh how I have missed reading you dear poet. You’re farrrrrr from ugly my dear.
I have read your poetry for a very long time Honoria, you’re an elegant and genuine poet.
Chin up 🎠
Always Respect,
L.

Dear L,

First, I’m so happy you’re back! You’ve been missed. Second and third- thank you for the RL add and the lovely comments! It lifts my soul and my chin 😉 to read these words of encouragement when I’m feeling down. It’s a joy to know you’re on site and writing here again! Yea!
H🌷

"I can’t write what I don’t know." feels like a double meaning here, whether trying to figure out the emotion, or writing something you're unfamiliar with, either way, it really captures what some of us go through at one point or another.

It's an honest and truthful spill. Brilliantly done.

Dear W,

Ahhhh, yes I can see where that sentence could go another way. I truly appreciate your insight and time to read through some of the rambles I write. Thank you so much for your wonderful comments. H🌷

Powerful! I think we all go to these kind of thoughts at various times. Maybe we need to, it makes us question everything and come out stronger, more aware. It grabbed me.

Dear NG,

Thank you very much for your thoughtful comment. I agree, I think going to that dark place creates an awareness and better appreciation for the goodness. Thank you again for your read. I’m very grateful. H🌷

No wonder everyone likes this. It's a poets poem. Great write!

Dear W,

LOL. Well I’m not sure about that but I am sure your comment is really kind and has made me very happy. Thank you, as well, for your generous RL add. This is a wonderful way to begin the day. H🌷

I'm glad I could be a part of a good start to your day! I'll be reading more. Best of luck.

Dear S,

Thank you for your read and lovely comment. I really appreciate your visit and look forward to reading your poems. Welcome to DU.
H🌷

While you are intently looking away, unaware then, you are unable to see your being seen: raw, naked, and vulnerable.

Without make up or false modesty....you allow yourself to be seen, by others and by yourself. That's an opportunity to pass through that brain barrier of ridged analysis. Use it. Gain perspective. Jump over the rut. Hop the fence. Think outside the box.

Dear RT87,

Thank you very much for these thoughtful comments. I will definitely rethink where I am poetically in order to hop that fence and punch my way out of the box creatively. Thank you once again for reading this poem and taking the time to respond. H🌷

Robert Frost is often misquoted as saying good fences make good neighbors. What he actually said was that his neighbor says that.

He said something there is that does not love a wall....it is interesting to note that when fame came to him, he tossed aside his friend, Robert Francis, his gay contemporary. We say things we need to listen to. We give advice we need to take ourselves. Our vulnerability is our gateway to self-honesty. Our boundaries shatter our oppressions. Discipline, ruthless self-examination. Is the most powerful tool when used with detached awareness. You are your best friend then. Take yourself where you need to go.

Since you rarely post new stuff, I will simply shuffle your stack for you!  Lol.
This is an awesome write, with an awesome message, it belongs current for many, I'm sure.

Dear S,

Oh my god!!! You’re killing me! 😂
Where was this one? You must have had to shift a whole bunch of junk in the attic for this. 😊
Well, I appreciate your nudges and that you think my drivel is worthy of an airing. That is super sweet and I’m very honored. Thank you! H🌷