Redundant and Desperate
Mental distress in these challenging times.11 total reviews
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Don't ever do something bad to yourself! You need to go get help so you gain some faith again. We cannot live without faith; start thinking positive, hang in there, things will get better.
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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Don't ever do something bad to yourself! You need to go get help so you gain some faith again. We cannot live without faith; start thinking positive, hang in there, things will get better.
Comment Written 01-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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Don't worry about me, Rosemary. This is made up - my mental health is very stable and I do have Faith. Thanks for your concern. x
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written contest entry you have penned. You used such great descriptive words. Very nice photos. Best wishes in the contest. I hope things get better for you! Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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This is a very well written contest entry you have penned. You used such great descriptive words. Very nice photos. Best wishes in the contest. I hope things get better for you! Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 01-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2020
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Thanks for reviewing, Teri. No need to worry for me - this is all made up as my own mental health is very stable. I was just imagining what it might be like from this person's point of view.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Hello, anonymous,
Great entry for the Mental Health Poem writing prompt contest. I suffer from depression and I know how you feel. Don't worry, things are going to get better. Hang in there.
Good luck in the contest.
I suggest you add a crisis line number. (800) 273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2020
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Hello, anonymous,
Great entry for the Mental Health Poem writing prompt contest. I suffer from depression and I know how you feel. Don't worry, things are going to get better. Hang in there.
Good luck in the contest.
I suggest you add a crisis line number. (800) 273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Comment Written 30-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2020
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Thanks for your remarks. That's a good idea to add the crisis help-line - it shows caring empathy on your part. Luckily for me, this poem is all invention, but it is certainly based on harsh reality. (I don't live in the US, and am not a Republican supporter anyway, also I am not a man and I don't own a gun.) I was aiming to portray an experience completely different to my own.
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Wow, you fooled me :) I'm a democrat.
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If i lived in the states i'd definitely vote Democrat. trump is a dangerous nutcase.
Comment from Wendy G
Oh what pain and despair you have expressed, and in such a powerful way. I am sure things will improve, so don't give up, as people care for you and love you. I wish you well for the contest, but even more, for life itself.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2020
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Oh what pain and despair you have expressed, and in such a powerful way. I am sure things will improve, so don't give up, as people care for you and love you. I wish you well for the contest, but even more, for life itself.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2020
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As you may know when you find out who wrote this, I am not a Republican or a man, and I don't own a gun. I live a very contented life in a safe country, but I do appreciate your compassionate words.
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Oh that's good! You certainly entered into the heart and mind and thoughts of someone in despair, and expressed it so well! I am sure that many are in fact feeling that way. You were very convincing!
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I even managed to convince myself and ended up depressed!
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Oh Dear, that's not good! Lol.
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I'll go and mow the lawn - it's a sunny day here. Then I can feel sorry for the daisy weeds getting mown down in their prime instead!
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
I am relieved to see this is for a contest vs autobiographical--you've certainly met the requirements of raw/vulnerable/real. Powerful and heartbreaking.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2020
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I am relieved to see this is for a contest vs autobiographical--you've certainly met the requirements of raw/vulnerable/real. Powerful and heartbreaking.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2020
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I also am very relieved it is not a portrayal through personal experience. (I am a woman who lives in a safe, relatively virus-free country and definitely NOT a Republican with a gun or mental health issues, apart from an addiction to writing poetry.)
Comment from Goodadvicechan
We live in dark ages. It is so sad that people have to go through such a painful and deadly period. Is it really "It is What it is"? NOPE. Should we have a competent task force, we could have contained the virus.
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We live in dark ages. It is so sad that people have to go through such a painful and deadly period. Is it really "It is What it is"? NOPE. Should we have a competent task force, we could have contained the virus.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2020
Comment from A Little Bird
Congratulations on this moving piece. I'm so sorry to hear you've fallen on hard times. Things are bound to pick up at some point though; please don't loose hope. Good luck with the competition!
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2020
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Congratulations on this moving piece. I'm so sorry to hear you've fallen on hard times. Things are bound to pick up at some point though; please don't loose hope. Good luck with the competition!
Comment Written 30-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2020
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Thank you so much for your supportive and caring review. I really appreciate your encouraging high rating. You will be relieved to know (as I am) that my poem is made up from my imagination as to how someone in this position might feel. (Luckily I live in New Zealand, and I am a woman who lives simply and happily, with no mental health issues apart from an addiction to writing poetry!)
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Wow, your poem represents our present sad realities. No matter how you work and try t survive some power above you cuts your happiness and elan down. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings and the contest.
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Wow, your poem represents our present sad realities. No matter how you work and try t survive some power above you cuts your happiness and elan down. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings and the contest.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2020
Comment from AnnieDawn
This has got to mirror a lot of the population these days. I know a lot of people are going through exactly what you have written in this post and the suicide rate has increased tremendously. You hit the nail on the head with this one. You have a good flow reading through. Good luck in the contest.
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This has got to mirror a lot of the population these days. I know a lot of people are going through exactly what you have written in this post and the suicide rate has increased tremendously. You hit the nail on the head with this one. You have a good flow reading through. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2020
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is such a sad write about the state of the world today and so many are suffering hunger, they are desperate and we are on the edge of anarchy as the Pandemic and the voting has caused upset. I fear for America now as everything will change and the dollar will plummet, and this will be the case for at least the next four years. A poignant write, love Dolly x
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This is such a sad write about the state of the world today and so many are suffering hunger, they are desperate and we are on the edge of anarchy as the Pandemic and the voting has caused upset. I fear for America now as everything will change and the dollar will plummet, and this will be the case for at least the next four years. A poignant write, love Dolly x
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Comment Written 30-Nov-2020
