The author expresses feelings of failure and the struggle to meet expectations, particularly in their relationship with Jesus. Despite repeated shortcomings, there is a desire…
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We’re All Gonna Die
The post emphasizes the inevitability of death and the importance of making the most of our time. After undergoing Ketamine treatment, the author seeks to…
Continue Reading....I am not okay
I am not okay I might say I am Because I learned a long time ago how to hide it well Though thankfully that’s something…
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…
Continue Reading....Heaven, Paradise, Valhalla
The speaker yearns to reach a paradise where they will reunite with loved ones, free from sorrow and pain. They reflect on their struggles, noting…
Continue Reading....Beyond Experience
The author reflects on a profound sense of loss and disorientation after 35 years of life, symbolized by driving through fog. They grapple with changed…
Continue Reading....Ocean Cemetery
The poem reflects on broken dreams represented by gravestones in a vast cemetery beside the sea. It explores themes of purpose, existence, and the interconnectedness…
Continue Reading....Not Hope But a Promise
You’ve been let down And burned so many times by hope So instead of hope, I offer a PROMISE Things do get better I…
Continue Reading....The Sword You Left Behind
I am the shield you left behind I wield the sword you left behind I was not prepared for your abrupt disappearance from my life …
Continue Reading....Procrastination and Ambition
I’ve always had an issue with procrastination and lack of ambition A problem which has only ever been exacerbated by my depression over the years …
Continue Reading....We Are Warriors
I will never stop I am a warrior I walk with God and I will never stop helping those who need it I will never…
Continue Reading....Bones In The Storm
I remember the fallen Do they think of me? Their bones in the ocean of despair Their voices devoid of malice Whisper do the eternal…
Continue Reading....Everest Cracks In Half And Slides
The author reflects on the emotional journey of watching his father, Jimmy Francis, decline due to cancer. He cherishes moments spent with him while grappling…
Continue Reading....Strong and Courageous
You feel helpless and afraid Like a failure and a waste of space Like there’s no hope Like you’re stuck underwater Or that all the…
Continue Reading....The Mad Poet’s Street Corner
I’m the Mad Poet Driven mad by depression, anxiety, and loneliness For 20+ years I’ve struggled and fought I’ve had joy and pain I’ve loved…
Continue Reading....Inky Blackness
Wasn’t so long ago in the grand scheme of things That I dwelt in inky blackness That my mood was apathy That I had no…
Continue Reading....Cold and Alone (Or are you?)
Through the troubles and the hard times Through the darkness you tread in Like water 30 feet at least past your feet Cold, dark, and…
Continue Reading....Even Rocks Break and Mountains Fall
The author reflects on the painful decline of their father due to cancer, contrasting his vibrant past with the current struggles that require care and…
Continue Reading....Oh God Forgive Me
So many times when I prayI feel like I get no replyWords float off into the nightI couldn’t cut the silence with the sharpest knifeA…
Continue Reading....Blessings
As I go through this trying time Where we sold our house And I’m living in a pop-up trailer For an as yet undetermined time…
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