Tag Archives: mental health

Run to Live to Run

Posted on December 2, 2018 by PookyH

She ran because to stand still was to die. He didn’t understand why this was so; But he was not the one whose head said go. She couldn’t stop her run to question why. But could she answer, even if … Continue reading →

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To Stop or To Go On

Posted on September 21, 2016 by PookyH

To stop Or to go on? A question I often Ask. I Find myself At crossroads often. Standing, staring Into the road Beyond me Unsure.. It’s hard. What’s ahead Is uncertain Dark But What’s past Has streetlamps Sputtering, failing; Also … Continue reading →

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Kitten Cuddles

Posted on September 11, 2016 by PookyH

This day was not one Made for living. This day was not Very forgiving. It was one where her head Kept her confined to bed; The aching And gnawing, There was no ignoring She cuddled her kitten instead. This kitten … Continue reading →

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Sun Shine and Tears

Posted on August 23, 2016 by PookyH

Why is it When the sun shines, That my mood sinks; I feel sad? The brightest, Nicest, Sunny days, All leave me Feeling sad. Is it the weight of expectation That these summer days all bring That make me feel … Continue reading →

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Cold

Posted on August 15, 2016 by PookyH

I’m cold in winter, And I’m cold in summer too. So cold that fingernails unpainted Are routinely tinged A ghostly blue. I sit and shuffle, Bones uncushioned, Causing pain. I drop my pen, Spill my black coffee, Once again. You … Continue reading →

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Fresh Eyes

Posted on August 7, 2016 by PookyH

Sometimes, The prejudice of others Lives only in my head. I prepare for battles Never to be fought, I get ready to spar With those whose thoughts Do not align with how And who I am. I fight internally, Eternally … Continue reading →

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Reset

Posted on August 5, 2016 by PookyH

I forget, Can’t reset, Have made enemies Of friends not yet met. But it’s hard When you’re scarred, Copybook tarred By a label; A label that means People think That they know How this will go Even though They’ve not … Continue reading →

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Waves of Anxiety

Posted on August 1, 2016 by PookyH

Anxious: My normal A new world, unfree; There were times When I knew How else Living could Be. Not now, I am anxious In the morning And night. Not now, I am constantly not quite Alright. In waves, it attacks … Continue reading →

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Now You’re Dead

Posted on June 19, 2016 by PookyH

We listened, But did not hear The words between your words. Things were bad, We knew; You said, But now… Now, you’re dead… And though you needed help, You spoke of others’ plights instead. And now you’re dead. You said … Continue reading →

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My Therapist has Four Legs

Posted on May 20, 2016 by PookyH

My therapist has four legs And a tail, He’s always there When I need to wail. He urges me out, When I need fresh air, When I need a friend, He’s always there. When I need to sleep He’s by … Continue reading →

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