Kelly Deschler Poet Quatrain

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 December 12, 2022 at 9:34 AM Glad to read the positivity here Kelly, May joys be yours.' Kelly Deschler February 12, 2023 at 10:27 AM Thank you, Joe... I am so pleased that you enjoyed this one :)

Mystic Rose Rose April 13, 2021 at 3:54 PM We need to siphon all the negative and live, I totally agree. Be strong and never give up dear poet friend, :) Kelly Deschler February 12, 2023 at 10:09 AM Thank you so much, my dear friend :)

Quoth Theraven December 16, 2020 at 9:44 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 February 22, 2022 at 10:08 AM Thank you Richard ... and please forgive my late reply...

FJ Thomas December 1, 2020 at 7:22 PM Love this Kelly... maybe because I can identify. :) Kelly Deschler July 30, 2023 at 4:23 PM Thank you, FJ :)

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri November 20, 2020 at 5:11 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 July 29, 2023 at 10:05 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 November 11, 2020 at 5:53 PM an antidote often is forgiving one self, I guess you have learnt how. bravo. nicely written Kelly Deschler July 23, 2023 at 10:07 AM Thank you so much :)

Nature Boy October 27, 2020 at 11:15 AM Hello It's been a long while. Your writing has grown goodness it reads like a professional writer :) Kelly Deschler October 29, 2020 at 8:52 AM Hello there... and thank you so much Nature Boy... It's nice to see you here once again :)

Gordon Mcconnell October 2, 2020 at 2:15 PM Smashing write Kelly, you pen this so well. Hope all is good with you, Blessings always,Gordon Kelly Deschler July 20, 2023 at 4:21 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 September 28, 2020 at 6:39 AM And the result, wonderful poetry like this is. Kelly Deschler July 14, 2023 at 5:11 PM Thank you so much for your kind comments, as always, Harry ... Rest in peace, my dear friend :)

Anne-Lise Andresen September 22, 2020 at 10:59 AM - Protect yourself from negative energies, Kelly - A touching poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Kelly Deschler July 14, 2023 at 5:09 PM I shall, my friend ... Thank you for your kind comments, as always ... hugs :)

Silent One September 20, 2020 at 2:25 PM Deeply emotive poem .. seems very personal Kelly Deschler February 18, 2022 at 11:34 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...