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My Oubliette

My companion is confusion There are demons to be fought. They reside inside my mind, Messing with my thoughts. I try not to listen But they whisper in my ear, They tell me awful, awful things While laughing at my fear. I was given medication, Saying it would help, but yet My mind is still imprisoned In this mental oubliette. Entry for The I Of The Storm Poetry Contest Sponsored by Maureen Mcgreavy. 23/11/18. Placed=1st.

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Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 12/11/2018 11:38:00 PM

Best wishes and sincere congratulations for your win in Maureen's contest, Gary - keep up the great work, and I hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday season! :-)

Gary Smith
Date: 12/12/2018 5:21:00 AM

Thank you Gregory. :)

Line Gauthier

Date: 12/10/2018 8:56:00 PM

Back with most deserving congrats, Gary.

Gary Smith
Date: 12/11/2018 2:06:00 AM

Than you Line. :)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 12/10/2018 1:45:00 PM

A perfect potent little poem. What else can I say; congratulations on first place! :) xomo

Gary Smith
Date: 12/10/2018 2:29:00 PM

How kind, thank you Maureen. :)

Judy Ball

Date: 11/27/2018 7:01:00 AM

Oh Well Done Gary. So many suffer with that and they are afraid. Great job. A winner for sure. God Bless, JB

Gary Smith
Date: 11/27/2018 7:14:00 AM

Thank you Judy. :)

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/23/2018 8:55:00 PM

Awesome poem, Gary. A FAVE for me.

Gary Smith
Date: 11/24/2018 2:03:00 AM

Thank you Line. :)

Jan Allison

Date: 11/23/2018 5:36:00 PM

you have tackled the subject of mental illness so brilliantly Gary - such deep dark vivid imagery. I hope this does well in the contest!:-) hugs jan xx

Gary Smith
Date: 11/23/2018 5:41:00 PM

Thank you Jan. :)