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Tag Archives: emotions
Unwanted
Tired, Undesired, And slightly confused. She put on her coat, And her favourite shoes. This man didn’t want her, She didn’t know why. She did not want him either, But wanted to cry, Because feeling not wanted Though the feelings … Continue reading
The Lying Smile
She smiled. And in that smile I could trace a thousand tears. Promises broken, Life unlived, A cacophony of dashed hopes and fears. She masked it well, But those who knew Found it easy to see through. But her pain … Continue reading
Posted in Emotions, Friendship, Mental Health, Relationships
Tagged emotions, poem, poetry
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Thin Blue Line
She looked down at the blue line. Thin, but unmistakable. She felt her body had betrayed her, Hosting another, When she could barely look after herself. What should she do? Every option seemed wrong to her. Each a betrayal: One … Continue reading
Posted in Emotions, Parent-Child, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged abortion, emotions, poem, poetry, pregnancy
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Life’s Dance
Some days I want nothing more Than to dance in the rain With gay abandon. To know that I am free Just to be. Some days I want nothing more Than to dance in the arms Of a lover. To … Continue reading
Posted in depression, Eating Disorders, Emotions, Life Lessons, Mental Health, self-harm
Tagged emotions, mental health, poem, poetry
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Fake Smile
You want to reassure yourself, I want to reassure you too, So we’re both complicit In the smile I fake for you. I know all the mechanics Of just how a smile looks; I’ve seen it on the internet, Read … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, depression, Emotions, Mental Health
Tagged depression, emotions, faking it, poem, poetry, smile
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Hidden Scars
When did it become so hard, To tell the truth, And show our scars? When did we decide that we, Must hide our hurt, Our pain, And flee, To distant lands, Within our heads, Emotions hidden, Dulled and dead, Never … Continue reading
Posted in Eating Disorders, Emotions, Life Lessons, Mental Health, self-harm
Tagged communication, coping, depression, emotional wellbeing, emotions, mental health, poem, poetry, scars
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Words can hurt
Words can be so powerful But we rarely stop to think About their repercussions As we take our turn to speak. We utter them unthinkingly, Thoughts tumble unabounded, A thoughtless word or two can mean A problem gets compounded.
Posted in Emotions, Life Lessons, Mental Health
Tagged depression, emotions, feelings, interpretation, mental health, poem, poetry, Words
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Emotional Honesty
What if One day When you awoke Your heart was on your sleeve, Your thoughts and feelings Clear to all And no chance to deceive. No filtering No sugar coat No blatant downright lies, Just simple truths Some good Some … Continue reading