Russell Sivey Poet Senryu

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 June 2, 2013 at 8:16 AM Nicely done, congrats on being featured.

Poet Destroyer A June 1, 2013 at 9:01 PM HI Russell, congratulations on having your poem Featured this past week. It was nice reading your poem tonight. Goodnight~ Linda

Daver Austin May 28, 2013 at 12:23 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 May 28, 2013 at 6:55 AM well done on being featured a lovely poem full of passion gets a 7 from me Linda

Karen Anglesey May 26, 2013 at 6:13 PM Found your poem on the featured poets page today. Congratulations :)Great creativity with thoughtful insight that stirs emotion. Great write

Hem Raj Bastola May 26, 2013 at 1:04 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 November 9, 2011 at 9:08 AM The key is to try NOT to think, and just DO, Live, Breath, Exist, FREE!

Jslambert Mister Roboto November 9, 2011 at 9:07 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 October 30, 2011 at 6:10 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