Songs of Recovery

A collection of poems around healing.
by K. Olsen
Contest Winner
Protection and self-compassion.
Chapter 1

The Shelter of Thorns

Posted March 1, 2023
Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
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A reflection on hope.
Chapter 2

The Fire of Optimism

Posted April 21, 2023
Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
178 views | 8 reviews

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Written for a friend going to inpatient treatment.
Chapter 3

For C

Posted April 21, 2023
Letters and Diary / Poetry
140 views | 2 reviews

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Trying to explain an eating disorder.
Chapter 4

Life with ED

Posted May 5, 2023
Letters and Diary / Poetry
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The difficulty of self expression.
Chapter 5

Murmur of Myself

Posted May 12, 2023
Letters and Diary / Poetry
154 views | 7 reviews

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For T
Chapter 6

A Hope of Water

Posted May 30, 2023
Letters and Diary / Poetry
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For A
Chapter 7

A Hope of Fire

Posted May 30, 2023
Letters and Diary / Poetry
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For Em.
Chapter 8

A Hope of Earth

Posted June 2, 2023
Letters and Diary / Poetry
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About my treatment team.
Chapter 9

Angels of a Better Nature

Posted May 21, 2023
Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
136 views | 3 reviews

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A reflection on pines, fire, and change.
Chapter 10

Meditation on a Pinecone

Posted July 26, 2023
Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
136 views | 8 reviews

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Protective anger expressed instead of bottled.
Chapter 11

Cutting Words

Posted July 19, 2023
Letters and Diary / Poetry
121 views | 3 reviews

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A reflection on passing time.
Chapter 12

Waves and Shells

Posted August 25, 2023
Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
113 views | 2 reviews

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A short reflection on fleeting things.
Chapter 13

Autumn Reminder

Posted October 21, 2023
Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
69 views | 2 reviews

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Reflecting back on the past.
Chapter 14

A Post Mortem

Posted October 4, 2023
Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
83 views | 2 reviews

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A love note for someone.
Chapter 15

Heartbeats

Posted December 1, 2023
Romance / Poetry
73 views | 5 reviews

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Affection from an impossible distance.
Chapter 16

Love Letters

Posted May 17, 2023
Letters and Diary / Poetry
70 views | 3 reviews

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The best description of my home town I can manage.
Chapter 17

A Reflection of Home

Posted August 18, 2023
Letters and Diary / Poetry
119 views | 5 reviews

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Reflecting on time with the clinic.
Chapter 18

A Labor of Love

Posted August 11, 2023
Letters and Diary / Poetry
72 views | 4 reviews

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Contest Winner
What is love entry.
Chapter 19

Gravity and Milkweed

Posted December 22, 2023
Romance / Poetry
121 views | 8 reviews

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A poem about taking care of someone hurting.
Chapter 20

Tending Wounds

Posted January 8, 2024
Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
41 views | 5 reviews

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Hopeful reflections on the day.
Chapter 21

Valentine Thoughts

Posted February 14, 2024
Romance / Fiction
40 views | 2 reviews

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A reflection on love and expectations.
Chapter 22

Dragon Slayer

Posted March 7, 2024
Romance / Poetry
53 views | 5 reviews

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A few notes for my work family from last Thanksgiving.
Chapter 23

Thank You Notes

Posted April 9, 2024
Letters and Diary / Poetry
20 views | 2 reviews

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