Bottled Up by Mrs Yolanda Joy Nicholsen

it comes and goes lately it seems 
to linger leaving a few more scars 
in its wake the mastering of self 
the balance of craving the emptiness 
shattered beneath us why must we 
relive old memories collecting 

saddened streams of haste causing 
injury to the pure foundation of 
emotional bliss the beautiful part 
of self that rises to the surface 
to rescue us from complete despair 
awaken to soon we continue to wonder
 
aimlessly into moving traumatic events 
reaching for respite familiar reoccurring 
night terrors offering up our own 
mental self broken by a bleak metaphor 
seeking melancholy behavior only 
finding mirth bottled up to perfection

Written by Mrs Yolanda Joy Nicholsen
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Kaufman Avatar
August 16, 2023 at 7:11 AM
Dear Poetess, Wow and mini- woos..so incredibly soul searching are you in these poems. I am envious and deeply impressed.
Nicholsen Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 2:31 AM
thanks a bunch sweetie .
Faure Avatar
July 20, 2023 at 4:56 PM
wow! Thanks for sharing your work!
Nicholsen Avatar
March 16, 2024 at 3:45 AM
Thank you for reading my work.
Goldsmith Avatar
June 25, 2023 at 12:40 PM
I enjoyed your "bottled up" write. Enjoy your day writing away............
Nicholsen Avatar
March 16, 2024 at 3:44 AM
Thanks a bunch Paula.
Poet Avatar
June 23, 2023 at 8:19 AM
A captivating poetry, Yolanda. Allow yourself to wander among the trees and embrace the beauty of the natural world. It has been known to provide solace and clarity during times of emotional turmoil.
Nicholsen Avatar
March 16, 2024 at 3:46 AM
Indeed thank you so much for your kindness many blessings.
Agustin Avatar
June 23, 2023 at 7:07 AM
Thanks for sharing this.... Thanks likewise for your uplifting comment. Meanwhile, may I greet you with the love of the Lord expressed in John 3:16 of the Bible: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” God bless you.
Nicholsen Avatar
March 16, 2024 at 3:46 AM
Thank you many blessings.
Dietrich Avatar
June 21, 2023 at 12:12 PM
Being bottled up is surely not good for anyone. Well done for dramatic verse, Yolanda
Nicholsen Avatar
March 16, 2024 at 3:46 AM
Thank you for your kindness.
Lindley Avatar
June 21, 2023 at 10:30 AM
Take a walk with Nature , out into the woods. That has the effect oft to help with our minds/hearts when we are vexed. I've been where you described and Nature walks soother my spirit. A fav. God bless..
Nicholsen Avatar
March 16, 2024 at 3:47 AM
Thank you for your compassion and kindness many blessings.
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