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Awoke Due To Troubles

I have a strong fear Worry so great it’s crazy Creates holes inside It seems troubles come Deep within me at odd times Triggers hurt and pain So much of these things Causes sleep to fall apart I awake teary Russell Sivey 10/29/11 Entrant into Ed Ebbs', "What makes you wake up each and everyday!" contest

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Seosamh De Burca

Date: 6/2/2013 8:16:00 AM

Nicely done, congrats on being featured.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/1/2013 9:01:00 PM

HI Russell, congratulations on having your poem Featured this past week. It was nice reading your poem tonight. Goodnight~ Linda

Daver Austin

Date: 5/28/2013 12:23:00 PM

Join the crowd, Russ. What's that old early-century song, "Oh how I hate to get up in the morning?" Congrats on the selection. daver

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 5/28/2013 6:55:00 AM

well done on being featured a lovely poem full of passion gets a 7 from me Linda

Karen Anglesey

Date: 5/26/2013 6:13:00 PM

Found your poem on the featured poets page today. Congratulations :)Great creativity with thoughtful insight that stirs emotion. Great write

Hem Raj Bastola

Date: 5/26/2013 1:04:00 PM

Well, the best thing is I know you let it go through poetry, The healing touch of poetry indeed will help you to console somewhat, So let it flow whether tears or poetry. but do not harness yourself in depression. hope is all we live for.

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 11/9/2011 9:08:00 AM

The key is to try NOT to think, and just DO, Live, Breath, Exist, FREE!

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 11/9/2011 9:07:00 AM

I made up a saying once, "We are often prisoners of our own mind...Luckily, we are also the Warden"......I struggled for years with depression and alcohol/dependency. I broke free by living inside the stillness of now. Letting go of the constant stories in my head. The past failures, the fears of future! I wish you the best, Poet!

Jack Horne

Date: 10/30/2011 6:10:00 AM

I know this feeling - in the past, I've lain awake worrying about things too. They say the trick is to force your mind to think of other things. Well written piece