09-18-2001, 02:32 PM | #1 |
20th Level Warrior
Join Date: September 6, 2001
Location: The lighter side of life, a.k.a. Newnan, Georgia
Age: 55
Posts: 2,767
|
I've been on an emotional roller coaster the last couple of days. As a result, this poem and several others just kind of popped out of my head today. Don't know if anyone will like it, but I'd appreciate any feedback on it anyone is willing to give. Thanks. It seems harsh at first, but it gets better - promise.
Fear Humiliation Fear Predation Fear Violence FEAR! Waiting for the shoe to drop, Hoping all the fighting will stop, Praying for a better day, Willing evil to go away. Walking together hand in hand Strolling through a somber land. All we have how is each other: Mother, father, sister, brother, Husband, wife, daughter, son. Count your blessings, every one. Hold on tightly, live for now. Stand with me and take this vow. Be united heart and mind; To our differences, we'll be blind. Stand together not divided! Humanity must be united!!! BDS 9/18/01 ------------------ The day we stop learning is the day we start dying!(c) *Newly abducted - er, inducted - member of the HADB clan. Mage extraordinair. Occasional subjugate to Gwhanos the Fluffy * "Allright! We'll call it a draw." |
09-18-2001, 02:34 PM | #2 |
Galvatron
Join Date: March 29, 2001
Location: Everywhere I wanna go its already where I am,cause I am already there
Posts: 2,130
|
Very,very nice DragonMage. Hope things shape up beter for you mate!
------------------ So if in the forest look behind you, because that where the ranger is going to be Grand-Jester of Laghing Hyenas Messenger of the Emerald Dragon May a pregnant yak chew on your ear for all eternity. |
09-18-2001, 02:36 PM | #3 |
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
Writing is a good way to feel better or at least find what is wrong and solve it
------------------ |
09-18-2001, 02:48 PM | #4 |
Red Wizard of Thay
Join Date: August 21, 2001
Location: Limburg, Netherlands, Europe
Age: 42
Posts: 894
|
I second that Rikard, when I'm depressed I begin writing poems and I try to finish some of my stories (I read Tolkien and R. Jordan, so guess what's the story alike) It was a very nice poem btw
------------------ There's something in your eyes, ah no, I see now, it's the reflection of my deadly gaze - Mirac Honorguard (Necromancer) http://www.angelfire.com/rpg2/mirac |
09-18-2001, 02:51 PM | #5 |
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
Hope you are feeling better soon
|
09-18-2001, 03:08 PM | #6 |
Zhentarim Guard
Join Date: June 23, 2001
Location: Aberystwyth, Wales
Posts: 396
|
Very poignant poem indeed, DragonMage. Well written and a good message.
I've been feeling a bit down myself recently what with one thing and another but seeing this has cheered me up somewhat. Writing definitely helps to get rid of tension and unwanted emotion. Thanks for posting this up. -Sharp ------------------ "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." |
09-18-2001, 03:32 PM | #7 |
Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom
Join Date: March 12, 2001
Location: Birmingham, West Mid\'s, England
Age: 87
Posts: 2,859
|
I like that.
I write poetry when I'm really down, too. I must have grown more optimistic with age, though, 'cos I wrote my best stuff when I was young! WOW! Just noticed I reached Hathor level! ------------------ [This message has been edited by Fljotsdale (edited 09-18-2001).] |
09-18-2001, 04:08 PM | #8 |
20th Level Warrior
Join Date: September 6, 2001
Location: The lighter side of life, a.k.a. Newnan, Georgia
Age: 55
Posts: 2,767
|
Thanks, all of you, for the input.
Sharpedge - you must be as weird as I am for this to have made you feel better. (Actually, after writing these poems, it seems to have leached some of the bad vibes from me so I DO feel a bit better now.) Ms. Fljotsdale - thanks to you, too, hon. Actually, I don't just write when I'm down. I've a whole collection from love to hate, fear to joy, religious, nature, morbid and happy. My family has been bugging me for ages to have it all published. This newest, though, just seemed to reflect the last week so well in my mind. And to those who wished me happier thoughts, thank you. I really appreciate that. Just to let you know, though, I wasn't "trolling for sympathy" so much as a sense of whether or not I'd captured a feeling. (((hugs))) ------------------ The day we stop learning is the day we start dying!(c) *Newly abducted - er, inducted - member of the HADB clan. Mage extraordinair. Occasional subjugate to Gwhanos the Fluffy * "Allright! We'll call it a draw." |
09-18-2001, 04:52 PM | #9 |
Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess
Join Date: March 1, 2001
Location: Sweden
Age: 50
Posts: 3,450
|
Hi there DragonMage!!
Isn+t writing a nice way to get away some of thoose feelings that gets stuck somwhere in your head and wont really let themself be rid off?? Nice piece here!! ------------------ Be vevvy qwiet..I´m hunting wabbits... Wolfgirs lair once-upon-a-paper |
09-18-2001, 07:02 PM | #10 | |
20th Level Warrior
Join Date: September 6, 2001
Location: The lighter side of life, a.k.a. Newnan, Georgia
Age: 55
Posts: 2,767
|
Quote:
Yes, writing is how I keep my sanity. Sometimes, I get so many thoughts bouncing around in there that I have to write them down and sort them out. And thanks for the compliment. I was a little afraid people wouldn't like the first part and it's still kind of 'in progress'. Nice to know not everyone thinks I'm completely "off". See ya around the forum!!! ------------------ The day we stop learning is the day we start dying!(c) *Newly abducted - er, inducted - member of the HADB clan. Mage extraordinair. Occasional subjugate to Gwhanos the Fluffy * "Allright! We'll call it a draw." |
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Feeling Down | pritchke | General Discussion | 11 | 05-19-2006 09:38 AM |
Have you ever had that feeling.. | uss | General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005) | 9 | 09-26-2002 05:45 AM |
I'm a dad & I'm feeling sad... | TheDutkanator | General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005) | 25 | 10-26-2001 03:33 AM |
I somehow got a feeling that | 250 | General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005) | 18 | 09-11-2001 10:36 PM |
I have a bad feeling about NWN... | Ziroc | Neverwinter Nights 1 & 2 Also SoU & HotU Forum | 8 | 04-10-2001 09:04 AM |