divine madness

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Contest on theme of divine madness

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stirred and utterly shaken I used to find my olive friend in a bottle of madness always tried to be a seeker yet was under the illusion that this time it would be different from an outcome of insane destruction forbidden and fermented fruit the treacherous divination foretold a future but the message of spirits never sunk in instead carved a hollow path of despair and destruction crazy delirium unsound and cacophonous lured my hellish mind mental dissolution forged a pact presented nothing but sorrow and pain until the gift of recovery only left one path ahead a day at a time a saintly miracle washed away my demons blessed this lost soul transcended the impossible today ice cubes and lemons grace my thirst for sobriety and humble surrender wine changed into water with the help from angels and friends I found privileged sediment at rock bottom craziness ascended on a road of redemption amends forgiving and purpose it has been an intoxicating journey but the suffering of change lead to faith and contentment paramount where on the rocks simply means undiluted pleasure with love kindness and compassion I even appreciate myself once again and am not deluded anymore to wallow in self-pity self-harm bedlam and lunacy instead I howl to a sober moon recall that without darkness cannot be light and trudge a road of happy destiny 29th November 2024

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Valsa George

Date: 12/5/2024 4:03:00 AM

This rebirth from a lost soul to a redeemed soul is so powerfully delineated. The journey to self acceptance and sobriety when 'wine changed into water' must have been tortuous, especially at the beginning. But once, you reached your destination, you could proudly look back and feel consoled that without darkness, there couldn't be light. I am sure you'll be worthy of a win. All the Best, dear Kai Michael.

Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 12/6/2024 8:30:00 AM

Thank you Valsa for your kind comments Life sometimes just tells you that something has to change. Once you reached that stage, it is really not that difficult. Sending you loving wishes, Kai

I Am Anaya

Date: 11/29/2024 10:13:00 AM

You have found self-love, in tune, the only way to walk away from crazy, not all can do the work. But this isn't about those who never get realization. I'm especially impressed with usage of trigger words infused in a brilliant poetic style. Congratulations on a successful journey. Cheers, to a new way and a new day! With love ~ Anaya

Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 11/30/2024 1:47:00 AM

Tank you so much. It is a journey worth taking. Kind wishes, Kai

Tom Woody

Date: 11/29/2024 5:42:00 AM

This reads very personal, the road to sobriety and self love, or at least to self acceptance. You've always been a hidden gem here on PS. Try to correspond more. Get yourself out there Michael

Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 11/30/2024 1:49:00 AM

Thank you Tom. Good advice as well. I am normally quite happy just to voice my words. But, you are right that I should correspond more. Kind wishes, Kai

Ink Empress

Date: 11/29/2024 5:10:00 AM

Dear Kai, this is so heartfelt and sincere how youv written about your transformative journey; finding sobriety and healing with the help of angels and friends, i must also highlight your wordplay here and how it flows in such a seamless manner, especially loved the lines “ forbidden and fermented fruit the treacherous divination foretold a future but the message of spirits never sunk in“ the subtle use of alliterations and the way youv depicted the struggle is brilliant. Best wishes for the contest. Sending you light always

Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 11/30/2024 1:51:00 AM

Thank you so much for your praise. I really appreciate that. Kind wishes, Kai