All of me in my poems. Sad and stupid, but true.

I just feel so broken and fragile

within myself, crying my eyes out

and feeling upset as so

emotionally battered and 

bruised.( figured of speech

wise I hasten to add).

Life is an up hill struggle

we all feel at times.

Just keep feeling like

a perform seal at the

zoo. Used to entertain

others.

Smiles are far and few

between, putting others

before myself seems

to be my task in life.

No wonder, I really feel

low at times, stuck and

sinking slowly but surely

bit by bit.

Fighting my own demons

in my own head and

heart, and wishing and

wanting, to be my old

self again. Upbeat and

friendly and helpful.

But when you love 

someone you are

pulled into an emotional

whirl and they become

your life and world. 

And when they sick,

it's hard to relax at times

as you fret.

I care to much, that is my

problem, no magic wand

I can wave. I'am just me.

It's so emotionally draining,

scary and depression.

The fears you feel and they

do about there cancer.

But life goes on, no matter

for us all.

Sorry for the out pouring

of my emotions again.

Poetry has saved a soul

in me.

I would be lost without it

in my life.

How sad is that?

But true. Dawn.

Reviews

[Dave]

Dawn - you have a viable outlet for your emotions. How much better do you feel after you have spilled your guts out? Believe it or not I'm sure that there are many, myself included, that feel your agony and wish we could help you wash it away. Love is a commitment that unfortunately often requires much sacrifice and we can't always expect a return on our 'investment.'

Take care - Dave

[Onlyme]

Dave, it helps me a lot. I can not tell you how much. But finding poetry for my comfort does aid. thanks for your thoughts, Dawn.

[Dave]

Dawn - for whatever little bit I can do to ease your pain, I'm more than happy to do.

Please take care - remember you must also look after yourself. - Dave

[Onlyme]

Thank you Dave, I am not to bad today. And my hubby seems a little better. Thank God. Just get so emotional at times. Don't mean to be outrageous or nuts. I am just human like you and everyone else Dave. Thanks for being a really good friend to me Dave. Bless you. Dawn. I hope you and your wife and family are well and safe too.

[Dave]

I'm very glad he's somewhat better. I know, when it comes to someone we love it takes very little to become very emotionally upset. My wife and I are well and safe - thank you.
Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Writing has been a life saver for me Dawn. I don't know where I would be without it. When times have been dark and I have struggled, poetry has been a friend to me. It us with you too. Never stop writing Dawn, it is therapeutic and necessary. Hugs to you. ((.))

Chris

[Onlyme]

Thank you Chris, for understand me. And for your support and friendship, means a whole lot Chris. hugs and much love Dawn.

[Chris Shaw]

Reciprocated Dawn ((.))

[Pete]

writing how you feel is an effective outlet for getting out emotions/things bothering us. honest and well described. good job, you're not alone ... :)

[Onlyme]

Thanks Pete and what you said is so very true.

[Barbara Walker]

Though having a relationship adds more to someone's emotional plate, we do get to share part of their desserts. A variety of options. Options are good! We must learn how to give without depleting ourselves. Not a fast, easy lesson

[Onlyme]

Thanks Barbara, It's easy said than done, in relationship sometimes you give to much of yourself.

[Melchezedek]

Wow the power in poetry, its like an absorber of troubles. When you channel all of your worries into writing you will always feel better

[Onlyme]

It does help, Melchezedek, believe me. And thanks for your thoughts. Dawn.

[andrew mitchell]

Hi dawn writing is therapeutic, for venting, for healing, for letting go. It’s a nice interaction too with many nice poets here and the added bonus, if no one reviews your work you can give yourself a review. Cheers. Hope you feel better.

[Onlyme]

Exactly Andrew, therapeutic poetry is for me. I actually don't care if anyone reviews it or not. That sounds harsh, but reality is I do it for me. but thanks for your kindness and understanding. Dawn.

[Coyote Poetry]

Writing had saved me too dear Dawn. Reading and writing. A place to release and to save things. I understand your words. I get overtook by life. But I know. I must go forward. Thank you Dawn for sharing your words and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Onlyme]

I can't help myself Coyote just being me, thanks for understanding why I express myself on here with poetry. It keeps my head and heart from drowning. Dawn