~Cathartic

~Cathartic

A Poem by Frieda P

Bare your soul,
spill your blood on white pages
relinquish tears from thine eyes
purge your sins, unburden your heart
If thy pen finds nirvana
to write the light of day,
the darkness of night 
reads a lighter shade of gray


© 2013 Frieda P


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I absolutely LOVE the last stanza! Not that the first is chopped liver; it is beautiful in its own way. But since I am a practicing Buddhist, the last stanza rings clear to me and true. Wonderful job of evoking emotions from the reader with this piece.

Posted 10 Years Ago


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Frieda P

10 Years Ago

I didn't know you were a Buddhist Lori, no wonder you're so serene, and thanks so much.
Ravyne Hawke

10 Years Ago

I've been practicing Buddhism for about 10 years now.. with some Hinduism, Taoism and Native America.. read more



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I like the general message of this poem: bright and simple. Work your hardest and eventually everything won't be as dismal as you previously viewed it.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Beautifully written! Wonderful Message

Posted 10 Years Ago


I've been meaning to get around to this one for a while on the basis of the title alone, and as usual, you did not disappoint...this is such an eloquent portrayal of the psyche of a writer, and I agree with Lori, the last stanza is a knockout...and even though you may not want to admit it, there's a Shakespearean element to this piece ;P Definitely one for my library...nicely done Mrs.R :)

Posted 10 Years Ago


Oh, this is an anthem for every poet! We spill our hearts and souls onto the page and often the result is cathartic. Wonderful work. Lydi**

Posted 10 Years Ago


Amazing :P as always :P

If thy pen finds nirvana
to write the light of day,
the darkness of night
reads a lighter shade of gray

Loved these lines :)
- Singh :)

Posted 10 Years Ago


If only all we read could meet this standard. Very nicely done.

Posted 10 Years Ago


But Frieda. I want my 64 color box of crayolas. I want to scribble on the walls. I want cerulean blue and ochre - yet all I bleed is umber and kohl - the nib of my pen is coated with india ink and gall - would I trade the tattooed lines for gray? shred the paper and render the pulp -soaked in salt tears - squeeze the brine and lay out the remains to dry. then there would be gray.

Posted 10 Years Ago


I could understand this one pretty well too

Posted 10 Years Ago


Writing provides an outlet, this is true.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Yeah, the second stanza is wonderful.

Posted 10 Years Ago



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If you want to know me, read my poetry, it's all in there. I am a mother of three sons (my finest moments) a sister, a survivor and a little bit crazy. I lost my beloved sister to suicide, so you'll.. more..

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