2025 Free Verse
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5 total reviews
Comment from patricia dillon
This poem was almost unbearable. I am so sorry if you have been going through something like this. But you sound like you have a lot of positive things in your life.
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2025
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This poem was almost unbearable. I am so sorry if you have been going through something like this. But you sound like you have a lot of positive things in your life.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2025
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The poem is fictional but based on personal experiences due to bipolar disease.
Thank you very much for your exceptional six stars review and kind words 😊
Gypsy
Comment from shelley kaye
you may want to put a "trigger warning" on this
but i felt this - every word - been there deep
thank god for meds and a good therapist!!
a great free verse for a sensitive topic that needs to be spoken about more
excellent imagery and smooth flow
no spag or typos
thank you for sharing!
shelley :)
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2025
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you may want to put a "trigger warning" on this
but i felt this - every word - been there deep
thank god for meds and a good therapist!!
a great free verse for a sensitive topic that needs to be spoken about more
excellent imagery and smooth flow
no spag or typos
thank you for sharing!
shelley :)
Comment Written 30-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2025
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Thank you, Shelley. I added the trigger warning.
Gypsy
Comment from lyenochka
That's devastating that someone would reach that end of hope that she would make arrangements for her bird and cat and prepare to die. It's good that she listened to God's voice to "hold on and wait for the light."
Great picture and that's quite the feat of sleep walking!
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2025
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That's devastating that someone would reach that end of hope that she would make arrangements for her bird and cat and prepare to die. It's good that she listened to God's voice to "hold on and wait for the light."
Great picture and that's quite the feat of sleep walking!
Comment Written 29-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2025
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Yes, I lived alone for ten years after our divorce, and it got bad. I didn't have friends, and my kids only visited once in a while. There were times when it was me and God. He was always in my corner. I am glad I hung in there, life is much better, and I got to take care my grandson since he was 6 months old.
Thank you, big sister,
love,
marival
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I'm so glad you live with Micaela! And Atticus adores you! 💖
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
A cry from the heart here in this Letter from the Ledge with might also be from the edge of reason. Despair at its height as the subject systematically outlines what's left in their life. Then, at the end, there is the realisation that God will provide the light in the darkness. Thank you for sharing this poignant, desperate plea depicting mental illness and its potential saviour. Take care Debbie
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2025
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A cry from the heart here in this Letter from the Ledge with might also be from the edge of reason. Despair at its height as the subject systematically outlines what's left in their life. Then, at the end, there is the realisation that God will provide the light in the darkness. Thank you for sharing this poignant, desperate plea depicting mental illness and its potential saviour. Take care Debbie
Comment Written 29-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2025
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Thank you, Debbie,
Gypsy
Comment from RJ Heritage
Bipolar disorder is very serious as I know you are aware. I have seen how it affects the individual and the other family and friends as well. I like how your poem shows that there is a way to treat it with the right intervention, including medication and a support system. Thank you for sharing.
RJ
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2025
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Bipolar disorder is very serious as I know you are aware. I have seen how it affects the individual and the other family and friends as well. I like how your poem shows that there is a way to treat it with the right intervention, including medication and a support system. Thank you for sharing.
RJ
Comment Written 29-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2025
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Yes, my depression affected my family too.
Thank you, RJ
Gypsy
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You're welcome
RJ
