My Favorite Poems
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Comment from Ulla
Oh, Marival, this is such a beautiful poem and heartbreaking at the same time. I know of your illness, but medicine has enabled you to live and enjoy life. As you say in your beautiful poem: it's such a lonely journey. I wish I had a six for this lovely and deep poem. Un abrazo de tu amiga Ulla xxx
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2025
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Oh, Marival, this is such a beautiful poem and heartbreaking at the same time. I know of your illness, but medicine has enabled you to live and enjoy life. As you say in your beautiful poem: it's such a lonely journey. I wish I had a six for this lovely and deep poem. Un abrazo de tu amiga Ulla xxx
Comment Written 08-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2025
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Gracias guapa. What doesn't kill me makes me stronger.
Thank you very much, Ulla.
Gypsy
Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick
This is a nicely written poem. Depression is so difficult I can certainly relate to this I struggled with depression all my life. Sorry to hear of all you went through.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2025
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This is a nicely written poem. Depression is so difficult I can certainly relate to this I struggled with depression all my life. Sorry to hear of all you went through.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2025
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Thank you very much I appreciate your exceptional six stars review and kind words.
Gypsy
Gypsy
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi MariVal,
firstly, loved going to the link and reading what inspired such a heartfelt yet somewhat disturbing free verse.
I felt I may have been peering into a mirror as I read it... and possibly it for the very same reason as you have so deftly described and laid down your blood upon such a page.
It's definitely the confusion and anxiety it causes that is so neatly wrapped up in depression... the hole it leaves that never fills in. But one thing I may tell you if you don't mind is... depression only lives in the past and future, never in the now... and as writers, creators of scenes, scenarios and vision, most times we draw from these pools of inspiration which can make it very hard as we dance around our demons.
Rainbows and blue skies, whilst so beautiful and magic are only a spectrum of illusion our brains interpret... just as looking through rose coloured glasses?
I have written a couple of things of late that skirt around some relative connections to this poem... coming from me dipping in and out of depression and what that rake's up in the deepest-darkest corners of our mind.
When I get some members bucks going, I may post a couple of them?
No matter, I regress. I love this free verse. I do believe it is one of your strongest most impacting forms of communication my delightful weaver of words!
With our thoughts we create...
the light through the rupture.
Kindest regards,
James.
Sorry dear friend, this is so worthy of an exceptional rating... and in my heart of hearts it will always be know that way, even if the actual rating does not reflect my heartfelt desire.****** Exceptional stars!!!!!!
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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Hi MariVal,
firstly, loved going to the link and reading what inspired such a heartfelt yet somewhat disturbing free verse.
I felt I may have been peering into a mirror as I read it... and possibly it for the very same reason as you have so deftly described and laid down your blood upon such a page.
It's definitely the confusion and anxiety it causes that is so neatly wrapped up in depression... the hole it leaves that never fills in. But one thing I may tell you if you don't mind is... depression only lives in the past and future, never in the now... and as writers, creators of scenes, scenarios and vision, most times we draw from these pools of inspiration which can make it very hard as we dance around our demons.
Rainbows and blue skies, whilst so beautiful and magic are only a spectrum of illusion our brains interpret... just as looking through rose coloured glasses?
I have written a couple of things of late that skirt around some relative connections to this poem... coming from me dipping in and out of depression and what that rake's up in the deepest-darkest corners of our mind.
When I get some members bucks going, I may post a couple of them?
No matter, I regress. I love this free verse. I do believe it is one of your strongest most impacting forms of communication my delightful weaver of words!
With our thoughts we create...
the light through the rupture.
Kindest regards,
James.
Sorry dear friend, this is so worthy of an exceptional rating... and in my heart of hearts it will always be know that way, even if the actual rating does not reflect my heartfelt desire.****** Exceptional stars!!!!!!
Comment Written 06-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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Okay, I don't know what is going on, for some reason, my response to your reviews are not going through, this is my fourth time. It's so frustrating.
I will copy and paste this time.
Thank you very much, James.
Besitos y abrazos
Marival
Another try....
Hello, James, it's good to hear from you and read your beautiful review. Thank you.
I'm sorry my poem came across as disturbing, that was not my intention. I do write about parts of my life that can be hard to read. Many times I over share but that is the kind of poet I am.... fearless.
I'm happy you find my writing heartfelt, it is. We are both the same that way... and other ways as well. We are kindred spirits separated by oceans and land but close at heart.
I do love to write poetry. It helps me to process difficult emotions. Free verse is my preferit but most of Japanese poetry is free verse.
I understand why we share so much. Our lives have been hard but we survived. Besides that, we also share the good things.
Depression is hard. I know the past and the future are illusions.... the present is all we have. But for the people who suffer depression, it's a real thing and a horrible state of being. When you are wrapped in the darkness is very hard to break through, but that is the goal.
I know you understand what is like to have a hole inside that is impossible to fill. Drugs, toxic relationships, food, etc... none of those things work. You know that.
I can't wait to read your poems and stories.
Besitos y abrazos
Marival
Comment from EeanBlack
Your words are beautiful. I have an old book of all the published works of Edgar Allen Poe. I painted an awful oil on canvas of him when I was young. I thank you for all of us. Forgive me for opening up to a stranger, but I had an adult woman make me do adult male things to her when I was very young. It still haunts me. I keep hoping that it will go away. Thank you for your bravery. I won't ever bother you again.
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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Your words are beautiful. I have an old book of all the published works of Edgar Allen Poe. I painted an awful oil on canvas of him when I was young. I thank you for all of us. Forgive me for opening up to a stranger, but I had an adult woman make me do adult male things to her when I was very young. It still haunts me. I keep hoping that it will go away. Thank you for your bravery. I won't ever bother you again.
Comment Written 06-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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Thank you very much 😊 I appreciate your exceptional six stars review and kind words.
Gypsy
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I'm sure people will read this poem and identify with it. My prayer is that they'll seek help. I have a daughter-in-law who suffers from bipolar and often struggles with depression. You have helped people with this poem.
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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I'm sure people will read this poem and identify with it. My prayer is that they'll seek help. I have a daughter-in-law who suffers from bipolar and often struggles with depression. You have helped people with this poem.
Comment Written 06-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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Thank you very much 😊 I remember you telling me about your daughter in law. I hope she is taking medication, it helps.
Gypsy
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She is but I fear she's mixing it with things she should not be mixing it with.
Comment from royowen
Yes, a feeling of depression can trigger feelings of a lack of self worth that others have in abundance but really there is a lie to that, value is not based on looks, talent or cleverness, life has intrinsic value, because we are loved, it gives us value in spades, beautifully written, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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Yes, a feeling of depression can trigger feelings of a lack of self worth that others have in abundance but really there is a lie to that, value is not based on looks, talent or cleverness, life has intrinsic value, because we are loved, it gives us value in spades, beautifully written, blessings Roy
Comment Written 06-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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Thank you very much 😊
Gypsy
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Welcome
Comment from Sugarray77
What a heartfelt and resounding poem, Gypsy. I'm so glad you reached out to others and shared your story through this fabulous verse. I'm so glad you were able to find meds to help. Well done.
Melissa
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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What a heartfelt and resounding poem, Gypsy. I'm so glad you reached out to others and shared your story through this fabulous verse. I'm so glad you were able to find meds to help. Well done.
Melissa
Comment Written 06-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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Thank you very much 😊
Gypsy
Comment from shelley kaye
i felt this
the feeling
w e a v i n g
in and out
of each line-
always felt like an alien
abandoned on earth
by the mothership
always waiting
to be found. . .
an excellent free verse poem
a great tribute to poe
(i like him - but i've always been drawn to emily lol)
smooth flow
creatively dark imagery
no spag or typos
thank you for sharing!
shelley :)
(now off to read poe's alone...)
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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i felt this
the feeling
w e a v i n g
in and out
of each line-
always felt like an alien
abandoned on earth
by the mothership
always waiting
to be found. . .
an excellent free verse poem
a great tribute to poe
(i like him - but i've always been drawn to emily lol)
smooth flow
creatively dark imagery
no spag or typos
thank you for sharing!
shelley :)
(now off to read poe's alone...)
Comment Written 06-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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Thank you very much, Shelley.
Marival ❤️
Comment from RJ Heritage
This is a very sobering poem that touches on the reality of so many people, including me. But the great thingviscthat there is help for depression. There is no denying it however, it shades who we are, and the ability to manage it should be applauded.
Keep writing Gypsy Blue Rose... you are never really alone.
RJ
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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This is a very sobering poem that touches on the reality of so many people, including me. But the great thingviscthat there is help for depression. There is no denying it however, it shades who we are, and the ability to manage it should be applauded.
Keep writing Gypsy Blue Rose... you are never really alone.
RJ
Comment Written 06-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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Thank you very much,
Gypsy 😊
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You're welcome
RJ
Comment from Jacob1395
This is a very deep piece touching on an important issue. None of us should suffer alone. This was very well written and I hope this helps a lot of people.
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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This is a very deep piece touching on an important issue. None of us should suffer alone. This was very well written and I hope this helps a lot of people.
Comment Written 06-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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Thank you very much,
Gypsy 😊
