Non-poetic writing including diary extracts, journal entries, letters, essays and art
This section is for factual prose and is a place for non-poetic offerings. You will find a diverse range of content here including articles, diary extracts, journal entries, letters, essays, personal accounts and real life perspectives. This gives members a chance to post fact based material which is not written in verse.
Sunwolfe1745
Poem Published
19th Oct 2017 4:46am
19th Oct 2017 4:46am
Without the medication
I have recently been diagnosed as bipolar. I never felt that I was bipolar, I never have what I consider full blown episodes of mania. But as I look back at who I am I see my mind always running and little things that I do that definitely feel manic.
Well part of the solution to this was a couple of drugs to help stabilize my mood. I have been off work for a couple of months trying to work out everything that has been happening because of my undiagnosed condition. It really seemed that everything was ok, so it was time to get back to work.
Well I get into work and start to do my...
Well part of the solution to this was a couple of drugs to help stabilize my mood. I have been off work for a couple of months trying to work out everything that has been happening because of my undiagnosed condition. It really seemed that everything was ok, so it was time to get back to work.
Well I get into work and start to do my...
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OyateInyanNajin
Poem Published
19th Oct 2017 4:39am
19th Oct 2017 4:39am
COME TO FACE THE BEASTS WITHIN May 1990; Night of new, BIG swell', 'Rio Nexpa', north of Zihuatanejo
mexico
the stage
is set
again
for golden
opportunity
a private challenge
awaits
to face
not just the beasts
of waves
nor swell
but rather those
of self
hid long held
so deep within
alas
the matador of mind
returned
has come again
to meet once more
himself
to face
to overcome
his egos
darkest fears
to test and prove
to he himself
and no one else
his mettle
that he
beyond all doubts
in fearless glory ...
the stage
is set
again
for golden
opportunity
a private challenge
awaits
to face
not just the beasts
of waves
nor swell
but rather those
of self
hid long held
so deep within
alas
the matador of mind
returned
has come again
to meet once more
himself
to face
to overcome
his egos
darkest fears
to test and prove
to he himself
and no one else
his mettle
that he
beyond all doubts
in fearless glory ...
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Caithasno_backbone
Poem Published
18th Oct 2017 4:37pm
18th Oct 2017 4:37pm
I Can't Save You
Nothing you have is ever good enough
You're always on the run
But now I see the cracks in your armor as you try to act so tough
Shattering bravado will only last for so long
I won't be there to keep you safe
I won't be there to keep you sane
Missed phone calls, unread texts
Go run and tell the rest
The damage is done
Bitter words still left on my tongue
Go run, go run back to him
We were on your side
We stood by you
We picked up the shatter pieces and mended you back together ...
You're always on the run
But now I see the cracks in your armor as you try to act so tough
Shattering bravado will only last for so long
I won't be there to keep you safe
I won't be there to keep you sane
Missed phone calls, unread texts
Go run and tell the rest
The damage is done
Bitter words still left on my tongue
Go run, go run back to him
We were on your side
We stood by you
We picked up the shatter pieces and mended you back together ...
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bittermara
Poem Published
18th Oct 2017 4:13am
18th Oct 2017 4:13am
Numb
There are no words left to describe me anymore.....
As I stand gazing at myself in the mirror.
I just want to sleep,
Its all that provides me comfort now a days.
Wake me up if something changes.
Love,
Me
As I stand gazing at myself in the mirror.
I just want to sleep,
Its all that provides me comfort now a days.
Wake me up if something changes.
Love,
Me
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PainOfLife
Poem Published
17th Oct 2017 10:34pm
17th Oct 2017 10:34pm
Goodbye friend
You haven't replied?
Well I tried.
You haven't replied?
I couldn't.
You haven't replied?
It's too hard.
Why do you ignore me?
Why do you ignore me?
I don't want to.
Why do you ignore me?
What do I say to you?
Why do you ignore me?
I care so much.
Why do you cause all of this worry?
Why do you cause all of this worry?
I don't mean to.
Why do you cause all of this worry?
I am not the same as you.
Why do you cause all of this worry?
How can I tell you I need help?
I feel like I'm losing...
Well I tried.
You haven't replied?
I couldn't.
You haven't replied?
It's too hard.
Why do you ignore me?
Why do you ignore me?
I don't want to.
Why do you ignore me?
What do I say to you?
Why do you ignore me?
I care so much.
Why do you cause all of this worry?
Why do you cause all of this worry?
I don't mean to.
Why do you cause all of this worry?
I am not the same as you.
Why do you cause all of this worry?
How can I tell you I need help?
I feel like I'm losing...
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Dark-Cloud
Poem Published
17th Oct 2017 5:47am
17th Oct 2017 5:47am
Bubba Rosa
All them hot days we spent throwin bails,
Just to see that damn barn burn to the ground.
That summer you picked up the pretty blond gal,
Remember that healer we picked up at the pound?
We spent that summer gettin that old Chevy runnin,
Two bottles of of Jamison put it down in the creek.
I remember how long that walk home was,
Damn cops didn't find that wreck for another week.
Them good days tastin of Levi Garrett and bourbon,
Workin the farm and livin our lives good.
We could out drink any man in this county,
And we let em all...
Just to see that damn barn burn to the ground.
That summer you picked up the pretty blond gal,
Remember that healer we picked up at the pound?
We spent that summer gettin that old Chevy runnin,
Two bottles of of Jamison put it down in the creek.
I remember how long that walk home was,
Damn cops didn't find that wreck for another week.
Them good days tastin of Levi Garrett and bourbon,
Workin the farm and livin our lives good.
We could out drink any man in this county,
And we let em all...
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audioharleea
audioharlee
audioharlee
Poem Published
16th Oct 2017 2:47pm
16th Oct 2017 2:47pm
My brothers, my suns: Unconditional
I know what it's like
To have others view you
As your circumstances
Dismissed as condition
Too complicated
To see the soul in your eyes
The affections you and all need
A steady, sure, and patient kind
Understanding, embracing the sweet
Gentle, curious child
You'll always be in this life
Regardless of your age
Perhaps you are the ones who's souls
Actually have realized
Communication is spiritual
Words futile
If love isn't the truth at core of connection
Behind a...
To have others view you
As your circumstances
Dismissed as condition
Too complicated
To see the soul in your eyes
The affections you and all need
A steady, sure, and patient kind
Understanding, embracing the sweet
Gentle, curious child
You'll always be in this life
Regardless of your age
Perhaps you are the ones who's souls
Actually have realized
Communication is spiritual
Words futile
If love isn't the truth at core of connection
Behind a...
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seekingkate
kateA
kateA
Poem Published
16th Oct 2017 3:26am
16th Oct 2017 3:26am
Some Verbal Diarrhoea
My daughter has requested that I write about my childhood, my life, my feelings etc so she can have a record of it once I die. A bit like The Bridges of Madison County with some really juicy bits thrown in with the mundane. I pointed her to my large cache on DU but she wants it handwritten in books so she can have something to hold, so to speak. This may or may not happen and in the case of something like these words I can always print it out and glue it to a page in said book. Ha!
My laptop is stacked on books. My arse sits on a large cushion (large arse, large cushion) on the...
My laptop is stacked on books. My arse sits on a large cushion (large arse, large cushion) on the...
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