Don't Give Up

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I recognize those dark cynical thoughts the ones that spin viciously in your headspace incessant the whirlwind of nightmares I can feel their every spasm and tremor we’re two of a kind you and I in the hollow lightning bolts in the storms of the night distraught echoes of screams amid the tornado lost while frustration’s cast madly in every direction I sense the strained fury of anxiety’s trauma deep shadows of despair where your anger’s built up a labyrinth so convoluted electrical currents run amok the fog haunts a blurred mind that’s muddled and garbled surprisingly all is not as hopeless as it may appear if you dare hold on… don’t give up… take my hand Read on air by invitation ~ May 14, 2021 'LATE NIGHT POETS' AP: 2nd place 2022, Honorable Mention 2021 Submitted on May 12, 2021 for contest ALL YOURS (MAY 14) sponsored by BRIAN STRAND - RANKED 1ST

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/13/2021 12:04:00 PM

Hello Lin, Good advice. Hugs Darlene

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/14/2021 11:02:00 AM

Hello I will. You have an enjoyable day to. Hugs.

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/13/2021 12:38:00 PM

Thanks, Darlene. Have a lovely day ~

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 5/13/2021 4:40:00 AM

Wonderful words, whimsical and warm... love it. God bless you always. Love, Gina

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/13/2021 8:50:00 AM

Thanks, Gina ~

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/12/2021 8:30:00 PM

Only someone who has dealt with depression could write a poem like this. I wrote one a few years back entitled my depression. Crazy good writing, Line. A subject most avoid.

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/13/2021 6:49:00 AM

not the first time I was wrong:)

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/12/2021 10:38:00 PM

Thanks, Daniel. Actually it's about a friend and hearing what she went through ~ thank you