Songs of Recovery
A collection of poems around healing.
by K. Olsen
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Protection and self-compassion.
Chapter 1
The Shelter of Thorns
Posted March 1, 2023Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
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A reflection on hope.
Chapter 2
The Fire of Optimism
Posted April 21, 2023Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
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Written for a friend going to inpatient treatment.
Chapter 3
For C
Posted April 21, 2023Letters and Diary / Poetry
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Trying to explain an eating disorder.
Chapter 4
Life with ED
Posted May 5, 2023Letters and Diary / Poetry
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The difficulty of self expression.
Chapter 5
Murmur of Myself
Posted May 12, 2023Letters and Diary / Poetry
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For T
Chapter 6
A Hope of Water
Posted May 30, 2023Letters and Diary / Poetry
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For A
Chapter 7
A Hope of Fire
Posted May 30, 2023Letters and Diary / Poetry
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For Em.
Chapter 8
A Hope of Earth
Posted June 2, 2023Letters and Diary / Poetry
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About my treatment team.
Chapter 9
Angels of a Better Nature
Posted May 21, 2023Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
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A reflection on pines, fire, and change.
Chapter 10
Meditation on a Pinecone
Posted July 26, 2023Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
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Protective anger expressed instead of bottled.
Chapter 11
Cutting Words
Posted July 19, 2023Letters and Diary / Poetry
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A reflection on passing time.
Chapter 12
Waves and Shells
Posted August 25, 2023Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
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A short reflection on fleeting things.
Chapter 13
Autumn Reminder
Posted October 21, 2023Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
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Reflecting back on the past.
Chapter 14
A Post Mortem
Posted October 4, 2023Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
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A love note for someone.
Chapter 15
Heartbeats
Posted December 1, 2023Romance / Poetry
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Affection from an impossible distance.
Chapter 16
Love Letters
Posted May 17, 2023Letters and Diary / Poetry
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The best description of my home town I can manage.
Chapter 17
A Reflection of Home
Posted August 18, 2023Letters and Diary / Poetry
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Reflecting on time with the clinic.
Chapter 18
A Labor of Love
Posted August 11, 2023Letters and Diary / Poetry
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What is love entry.
Chapter 19
Gravity and Milkweed
Posted December 22, 2023Romance / Poetry
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A poem about taking care of someone hurting.
Chapter 20
Tending Wounds
Posted January 8, 2024Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
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Hopeful reflections on the day.
Chapter 21
Valentine Thoughts
Posted February 14, 2024Romance / Fiction
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A reflection on love and expectations.
Chapter 22
Dragon Slayer
Posted March 7, 2024Romance / Poetry
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A few notes for my work family from last Thanksgiving.
Chapter 23
Thank You Notes
Posted April 9, 2024Letters and Diary / Poetry
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A reflection on emotions
Chapter 24
Sweet Relief
Posted May 21, 2024Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
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A farewell note for a nurse friend.
Chapter 25
For K
Posted April 22, 2024Letters and Diary / Poetry
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A reflection on time.
Chapter 26
How It Flies
Posted August 14, 2024Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
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Too much at once in love, followed by too little.
Chapter 27
Briar-Sting
Posted August 18, 2024Romance / Poetry
68 views | 8 reviews
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