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Down the Drain

Drop by painless drop Washed down the drain, Flowing to a stop Free from my brain Hysteria and torment With regret to follow, Make their descent Amongst fear and sorrow There they all go No need for them now, Still learning to do so Was never taught how So deeply instilled And clotting my veins, Their intention fulfilled Until I took the reins To draw the old strife Siphon all the negative, Right out of my life For a chance to live!

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Joe Maverick

Date: 12/12/2022 9:34:00 AM

Glad to read the positivity here Kelly, May joys be yours.'

Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/12/2023 10:27:00 AM

Thank you, Joe... I am so pleased that you enjoyed this one :)

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 4/13/2021 3:54:00 PM

We need to siphon all the negative and live, I totally agree. Be strong and never give up dear poet friend, :)

Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/12/2023 10:09:00 AM

Thank you so much, my dear friend :)

Quoth Theraven

Date: 12/16/2020 9:44:00 PM

Kelly, I knew I was missing something, somehow. I thought it was the can opener. Nope, it was likely this poem. Happy holidays and best wishes in the New Year. -Richard

Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/22/2022 10:08:00 AM

Thank you Richard ... and please forgive my late reply...

Fj Thomas

Date: 12/1/2020 7:22:00 PM

Love this Kelly... maybe because I can identify. :)

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/30/2023 4:23:00 PM

Thank you, FJ :)

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 11/20/2020 5:11:00 AM

I have used the word siphon in my poem on shells yet unposted but you used it so creatively wow. An awesome poem how you inspire yourself and others to move on from tears and take command of your life. Kudos!! .............................,.........>>>> Plz pleez do read and comment my newest poem too .

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/29/2023 10:05:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind comments on this poem ... I will be stopping by shortly to read your latest works :)

Weston Gregory

Date: 11/11/2020 5:53:00 PM

an antidote often is forgiving one self, I guess you have learnt how. bravo. nicely written

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/23/2023 10:07:00 AM

Thank you so much :)

Nature Boy

Date: 10/27/2020 11:15:00 AM

Hello It's been a long while. Your writing has grown goodness it reads like a professional writer :)

Kelly Deschler
Date: 10/29/2020 8:52:00 AM

Hello there... and thank you so much Nature Boy... It's nice to see you here once again :)

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 10/2/2020 2:15:00 PM

Smashing write Kelly, you pen this so well. Hope all is good with you, Blessings always,Gordon

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/20/2023 4:21:00 PM

Thanks, Gordon ... All is well here, it was a beautiful summer's day, not too hot ... Hope all is well where you are, too :)

Harry Horsman

Date: 9/28/2020 6:39:00 AM

And the result, wonderful poetry like this is.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/14/2023 5:11:00 PM

Thank you so much for your kind comments, as always, Harry ... Rest in peace, my dear friend :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/22/2020 10:59:00 AM

- Protect yourself from negative energies, Kelly - A touching poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/14/2023 5:09:00 PM

I shall, my friend ... Thank you for your kind comments, as always ... hugs :)

Silent One

Date: 9/20/2020 2:25:00 PM

Deeply emotive poem .. seems very personal

Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/18/2022 11:34:00 AM

Thank you Silent One ... This is one of the most personal poems I have ever written, and it needed to be written for myself to truly feel free from the past...