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I am a 54 year old married mother of 2 daughters. Poetry is my way of expressing myself and it helps me cope with anxiety and depression.

  July 2023     5 days ago

Submitted Poems 41 total

What OCD means to me

I haven’t figured you out just yet, Whether you are harmless or a threat.
You always have to be in control and it has definitely taken its toll.
I have no choice but to do it and the same way each time, to do it differently just feels like a...

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The Battle Rages On

I’m frustrated and angry! I thought…I’d hoped you were gone for good, I was finally feeling happiness, contentment and adventurous like I should. Then…there you were! Dragging me back down and stealing my joy, that’s what you do, you seek to...

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Scars

Scars

As I look at my arm I can see a map that tells a story; a story of pain and self loathing, it brings feelings of shame so I do my best to keep it hidden under my clothing. I see the scars as a sign of insecurity and weakness, with a...

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Embrace the Light

Even in the darkest night, there will always be a guiding light.
A brilliant glow will light the way, through out the night and all through the day.
You’re never alone it’s always there, whether you’re happy or in despair.
So if you find...

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Fibromyalgia

Because of you my life is such a wreck, pain in my arms, legs, back and neck.
You make my head feel like it’s going to explode, carrying you has been such a heavy load.
Insomnia, fatigue, cognitive impairment and pain, day after day but I try...

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