Today marks my thirty-sixth birthday, reflecting on a life filled with struggles, heartache, and growth. I've faced challenges including suicide attempts and losses, yet emerged…
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Just Breathe
The content emphasizes the importance of breathwork in releasing stored anxiety and trauma. It encourages individuals to take deep breaths, hold, and exhale while focusing…
Continue Reading....Healing from Depression: From Machine to Humanity
The author reflects on past struggles with depression, likening their former emotional state to being a machine, devoid of feelings. Acknowledging the pain of healing,…
Continue Reading....Addicted To A Life On Fire
The author reflects on a metaphorical addiction to chaos and self-sabotage, likening their life to playing with fire without substance abuse. They express a desire…
Continue Reading....Spiraling
The author expresses a constant feeling of being in a spiral, always striving for achievements and struggling with fleeting happiness, longing for stability and contentment…
Continue Reading....Dancing on Thin Ice: Embracing Vulnerability
The speaker reflects on self-imposed walls initially built for protection, which now hinder connection with others. Longing for deeper interactions, they acknowledge the need to…
Continue Reading....Dancing With Death
The speaker reflects on their tumultuous relationship with Death, describing it as a dance filled with longing and rejection. Despite the pain and pleasure of…
Continue Reading....Welcome Friend
I’m so glad you came I know it’s been rough lately But it just wouldn’t be the same without you here Step inside and sit down for a while Pick…
Continue Reading....Free Book Promotion
From October 12-16, 2025, Jordan Francis, The Mad Poet, will offer a free promotion of his poetry e-books, Sailing in Dark Waters and The Sword…
Continue Reading....A Generation Born To Wander
The post reflects the struggles of a generation burdened by debt and societal expectations, longing to explore life's mysteries but feeling trapped in a cycle…
Continue Reading....When My Time Comes
The speaker expresses a desire for acceptance at the time of their passing, encouraging loved ones not to mourn but to celebrate their life. They…
Continue Reading....I Dreamt I was gone
The dream reflects the author’s internal struggle with feelings of worthlessness, questioning whether their absence would be mourned. They recognize these negative thoughts stem from…
Continue Reading....I’m An Old Man Now
I’m an old man now Not necessarily by age For I’m only 35 But I’m older than I ever thought I’d be Older than I…
Continue Reading....World War Me
For almost as long as I can remember I have warred against myself And I have lost more battles than I care to remember to…
Continue Reading....New Book Out The Sword You Left Behind
Jordan Francis' new book, The Sword You Left Behind, merges poetry and prose reflecting on grief and resilience following his father's cancer battle. This work…
Continue Reading....Valhalla For All Warriors V2
The poem explores the evolution of Valhalla, now welcoming warriors who did not die in traditional battles but faced personal demons, illnesses, or mental struggles.…
Continue Reading....This old soul
The speaker reflects on their identity as an "old soul," struggling to connect with others and feeling trapped in despair despite occasional moments of joy.…
Continue Reading....The Sword And The Shield
The author expresses a profound desire to be both a protector and a source of hope for those struggling with inner battles. Through poetry, they…
Continue Reading....Not Butterflies but Tarantulas
The author expresses their nervousness when interacting with attractive individuals through a vivid metaphor, comparing the feeling to tarantulas rather than butterflies. They describe an…
Continue Reading....Litany of pain
The author reflects on the nature of existence, describing it as a painful struggle filled with physical and emotional distress. Despite experiencing deep pain and…
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