deepundergroundpoetry.com
The Cycling Self
There is an
emptiness
that never
seems to…
empty…
itself
No matter
the groups
or therapies
encountered
to relieve
A pain
Always present
in some niggling
manner I loathe
because
I thought
I conquered it
Finding peace
in nature
and gratitude
amongst loved ones
can ease
the burden
of this…
Cross
BUT
It’s ever present
and always
carried
on my
Left
shoulder
emptiness
that never
seems to…
empty…
itself
No matter
the groups
or therapies
encountered
to relieve
A pain
Always present
in some niggling
manner I loathe
because
I thought
I conquered it
Finding peace
in nature
and gratitude
amongst loved ones
can ease
the burden
of this…
Cross
BUT
It’s ever present
and always
carried
on my
Left
shoulder
Published 20th Aug 2024
All writing remains the property of the author. Don't use it for any purpose without their permission.
likes 20
reading list entries 11
comments 40
reads 310
Commenting Preference:
The author encourages honest critique.
20th Aug 2024 2:32pm
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.
I loved the vulnerability you display in this.
22nd Aug 2024 1:11am
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🌷
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🌷
20th Aug 2024 2:48pm
" 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.
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.
22nd Aug 2024 1:12am
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🌷
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🌷
20th Aug 2024 3:47pm
You always give the best, uplifting comments. I pray your burdens get lifted enough to bear.
22nd Aug 2024 1:14am
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🌷
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🌷
20th Aug 2024 4:46pm
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 💕
22nd Aug 2024 1:15am
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🌷
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🌷
Anonymous
- Edited 7th Sep 2024 3:45pm
21st Aug 2024 2:14am
<< post removed >>
22nd Aug 2024 1:17am
Dear MLC,
I’m very grateful for your read and this lovely comment. I really appreciate it. Thank you again. H🌷
I’m very grateful for your read and this lovely comment. I really appreciate it. Thank you again. H🌷
22nd Aug 2024 1:15am
22nd Aug 2024 1:18am
Dear LJ,
I’m touched and honored by your sweet comment and RL. Thank you so very much. H🌷
I’m touched and honored by your sweet comment and RL. Thank you so very much. H🌷
22nd Aug 2024 2:42am
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!
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!
22nd Aug 2024 4:59am
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🌷
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🌷
22nd Aug 2024 2:44am
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
DL
22nd Aug 2024 5:02am
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🌷
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🌷
22nd Aug 2024 8:39am
23rd Aug 2024 3:50am
Dear CO,
Thank you very much for your lovely comment and RL add. I’m very grateful for both. H🌷
Thank you very much for your lovely comment and RL add. I’m very grateful for both. H🌷
25th Aug 2024 9:39pm
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.
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.
28th Aug 2024 5:38am
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🌷
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🌷
27th Aug 2024 3:16pm
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
I feel this very deeply
28th Aug 2024 5:41am
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🌷
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🌷
28th Aug 2024 11:26pm
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
Best wishes,
Lawrence
30th Aug 2024 4:23am
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🌷
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🌷
30th Aug 2024 9:58am
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.
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.
30th Aug 2024 12:43pm
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🌷
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🌷
2nd Sep 2024 11:43pm
A very deep entry H.
Feeling the poignancy and melancholy and wishing you better days.
Your eloquence is a cut waiting to heal ..
BIG
Feeling the poignancy and melancholy and wishing you better days.
Your eloquence is a cut waiting to heal ..
BIG
4th Sep 2024 3:31am
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🌷
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🌷
6th Sep 2024 2:57am
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
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
9th Sep 2024 4:21am
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🌷
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🌷
10th Sep 2024 10:22am
What a personal and vulnerable piece, dear H, some pains never go away. Stay strong 💕
11th Sep 2024 5:45am
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🌷
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🌷
16th Sep 2024 5:29pm
"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.
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.
19th Sep 2024 4:08am
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 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🌷
23rd Sep 2024 10:13pm
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.
24th Sep 2024 10:15pm
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🌷
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🌷
3rd Oct 2024 11:07am
I do feel that emptiness too...this beautifully poignant piece resonates with me. Very well crafted.👍
Thank you for sharing,dear H ❤️
Thank you for sharing,dear H ❤️
6th Oct 2024 1:15am
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🌷
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🌷
4th Oct 2024 11:37am
6th Oct 2024 1:17am
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🌷
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🌷
