The Cycling Self

I guess we all have our cross to bear, don't we, Honoria. "A thorn in the flesh" to remind us we are human. And perhaps keep us humble.

I loved the vulnerability you display in this.

Dear A,

Absolutely a thorn in the flesh and the bone and the psyche and everywhere else one can think of to stick it. Thank you very kindly for the reminder to not be so annoyed with being human. And thank you very much for the RL on this. I’m so touched xx H🌷

" always present in some niggling manner I loathe
because I thought I conquered it"
This applies to my imagined terrors that plague me, that's the meaning I got from it.

Very well written.

Dear D,

I’m so glad you shared what you got from this. I think that’s the success of a writing when someone can use a piece of it here and there. Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. I’m very grateful.
H🌷

Dear S,

I think some days are harder than others to trudge through but in the end it all balances out. Thank you very much for your kind wishes and sweet comment.
H🌷

hello beautiful Honoria if you find the cure for this feeling let me know because I could use one too with my mental health my brain never shuts up and I mean never...I feel for your plight dear lady hugs 💕

Dear B,

I absolutely will let you know. It’s a painful place in which to be yet I can’t help but think we’ve all been led to this site for a reason and purpose to help each other through the sludge. You are a treasure. Thank you for your kind comment. H🌷

Dear MLC,

I’m very grateful for your read and this lovely comment. I really appreciate it. Thank you again. H🌷

An amazing piece of expression.

LJ

Dear LJ,

I’m touched and honored by your sweet comment and RL. Thank you so very much. H🌷

A tattoo resides upon your left shoulder?

Damn good to see you posting a write!!!  And obviously high quality at that.
It's only fair that you share with us, because you are so generous with comments. It's rare when you give us a piece of your creative flair. So thank you!  

Dear S,

I’m so happy to see I haven’t lost my place on line to receive your pithy repartee reminding me of my infrequent posting. 😂 (seriously, I love it 😘)

Ha! A tattoo. While this burden sure feels like one, there’s no ink involved. Thank you so much for the honor of RL and always having my six in support of my random scribbles. I’m very grateful, thank you.  H🌷

This is brilliantly executed. Pain is a burden that weighs a person down, for sure. I pray you find some solace in your situation soon. Into the list it belongs. Appreciate you.

DL

Dear DL,

Thank you very kindly for your sweet wishes, generous compliment and the addition to your RL. I’m humbled and very thankful for your support. Thank you once again. H🌷

Read this last night...

Nicely written and thought provoking Honoria...

Dear CO,

Thank you very much for your lovely comment and RL add. I’m very grateful for both. H🌷

Just when we think we've found closure something
triggers it like a bullet and the healing cycle starts all over again.
You expressed it perfectly in this piece.

You give such encouragement on this site with your
comments and personality, you are truly valued as a friend and fellow writer:)
Please know that.

Dear A,

That ebb and tide of dealing with life can be a tiresome process but most data are good.
Thank you very much for this RL and sweet and loving comment. It’s just the hug I needed. H🌷

Your poem beautifully captures the persistent struggle with inner pain, using vivid imagery and a poignant tone. The contrast between seeking peace and the ever-present burden is deeply moving.
I feel this very deeply

Dear ON,

Thank you so much for your lovely take on this write. I greatly appreciate your read and sharing these wonderful insights with me. Thank you so much once again. H🌷

Hi Honoria, I can really relate to this.  Thanks so much for sharing. I learnt a wonderful technique for calming the nervous system - gently and compassionately hold the thumb with the opposite hand for a couple of minutes, then the index, the middle, the ring and the little, and then repeat with the other hands, always gently and without too much effort.

Best wishes,

Lawrence

Dear L,

Thank you so much for this exercise. I tried it today and no joke, it worked like a charm.

Thank you very much for your kind comment and RL add. I’m going to call that exercise my “finger job” 😉
Thank you again. H🌷

Hi,
As with many others, this resonated deeply. Thank you for sharing such emotional truth delivered with such tenderness. I too pray you will find lasting peace.

Dear SS,

I am very touched by your kind comment. Thank you very much for carrying some of my burden through your prayers. I’m truly grateful. Thank you once again.
H🌷

A very deep entry H.
Feeling the poignancy and melancholy and wishing you better days.
Your eloquence is a cut waiting to heal ..

BIG

Dear PS,

The dark side of me 👤
Alls good on the hood. Thank you for your kindness and lovely comment. It’s always a good day when the sheriff makes a visit 😊
H🌷

Balls that blows ass. Like really unattractive ass.

I love you. Sending you good vibes my friend

You write with honesty and it’s a gift. So are you. Sorry for the shit you’re going through.

Thinking of you, dear Hon

Dear B,

I have achieved the highest of honors with your compliment “You write with honesty and it’s a gift. ” if it’s not honest then why bother?
Shit eventually grows flowers. I can wait it out. You are a love bug and I’m grateful for such a loving and lovely comment. Thank you. xx
H🌷

What a personal and vulnerable piece, dear H, some pains never go away. Stay strong 💕

Dear D,

You’re right, some pains are meant to be worn like an itchy article of clothing. Their exact purpose, I know not but your sweet comment and generous RL add make the  pain more tolerable. Thank you. H🌷

"No matter
the groups
or therapies
encountered
to relieve
A pain"
What is so important about this it's that many of us have gone through similar experiences and have tried to deal with issues using whatever resources have been available to us at one time or another. Healing is a long process, some take longer than others.
Strong write.
Thank you for sharing.

Dear W,

So true. Months if not years, or forever… trying to heal feels endless sometimes. I guess this is how it goes. Thank you very much for your kind comment and RL add.
It’s wonderful to see you. Thank you again. H🌷  

So painful to touch with your heart what renders you empty and weak and so enriching and fulfilling to attain with your mind the depth of things! We heal and grow in bliss and gratitude! An immense pleasure reading your amazing poetry dear Honoria.. Stay blessed.

Dear B,

The very core of truth. As we deplete we gain grace and wisdom. Hopefully we are open to receiving those gifts. Thank you ever so kindly for your gentle words and lovely comment. I’m very grateful to you. H🌷

I do feel that emptiness too...this beautifully poignant piece resonates with me. Very well crafted.👍
Thank you for sharing,dear H ❤️

Dear ID,

There is a comfort in knowing someone else understands the burden. I’m only sorry they do. Thank you for your lovely comment. I greatly appreciate it. Thank you. H🌷

How did this get by me... nicely penned H...

Dear L,

It didn’t. You’re here and I’m glad about that. Thank you for your constant support and the honor of the RL. Forever grateful.
H🌷

This is a stinging newsflash.

I've been so preoccupied with my own tribulations that I've neglected yours.

I will be thinking of you 🌹

Dear MS,

A tribulation shared is a tribulation halved. Or some such thing. You’ve not neglected me at all. You’ve written beautiful moon poems that uplift the soul and ultimately heal the mind.  It’s all good, you just focus on getting yourself in a good zone again.  Thank you very much for your loving comment.xx
H🌷

I enjoyed and felt this piece deeply, it takes time to heal there’s no expiration date for grief, it sometimes lingers

Dear W,

“there’s no expiration date for grief” no truer words…
Thank you for your lovely comment. It’s very appreciated and I’m very grateful.
H🌷

Sometimes we feel so empty because as we are rich with Beauty we keep giving.. and I think we bitterly feel such emptiness because it has not been yet filled again with enough Beauty from others so that we attain a certain sense of satisfaction,  fulfilment and gratitude.. Life, as I see is built on the harmony of giving,  sharing and caring.. Do beautiful what you have displayed in your poetry! God bless you.

Dear B,

I love your analogy of not being refilled/refueled by the gift of beauty from others. A fabulous thought which I will hold dear. Thank you so much for this lovely insight. Many blessings to you in return. H🌷

Dear H,
You could not have done a better job of expressing the frustration  and emptiness  of recurring pain. Many can relate to this brilliant poem as evidenced by the amazing response to it. I could feel your words and am deeply moved by them. Thank you for posting this poem.

Dear FM,

I’m overwhelmed by your lovely comment. It’s a two fold feeling for me  because on one hand knowing others understand this makes me feel not so alone while on the other it makes me sad they know this upset. Alas…
Thank you for the honor of your RL. I’m so glad to see you. This made my evening. H🌷

Oh, the left shoulder! That's where I'm carrying mine too...
I feel your exasperation and irritation, dear H, both emotionally and physically
also the respite gained from being in nature, or among friends...
But what I really wanted to share is a little story associated with the burden clutching my left shoulder:
This happened a number years ago, when the cross on by back had been poking and stabbing into my scapula already for at least as long, and I had lost hope of ever getting rid of it. I met a healer in Austria, with whom I exchanged a healing session.
Quite unexpectedly, in the middle of my session, she said to me (with her eyes closed) "You have been shot in the back in a beechwood."
In that instant I knew that the burden I had been carrying was related to ancestral trauma.
The following morning I woke up, and my shoulder was free, for the first time in years! 💛 ✨

Dear V,

That is an amazing story! Imagine carrying a pain of burden from another time. Incredible. What I find equally fascinating is by your acknowledging it it stopped. Almost mystical. Im glad you no longer have pain. What a relief. It’s wonderful to see you. I’m so glad you shared this experience. Thank you so much. H🌷

This poem definitely hits hard. It's raw, vulnerable and honest. A winner in my book. My best wishes for you!

Mundus

Dear M,

I am very flattered and humbled by your lovely comment and RL list. Thank you so much for your kindness. H🌷