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Emotional Whiplash

One day, Brad felt overwhelmingly sad
The next day Brad was raging mad
Following this day, Brad was feeling glad
This was the best day that Brad had had

One day, Suzy had been crying all day long
The next day Suzy was cheerily singing a song
Following this day, Suzy wasn't feeling so strong
Suzy was feeling like she didn't belong

One day, Peter woke up feeling quite flat
The next day Peter happily met Brad for a chat
Following this day, Peter was worried about his cat
His cat that day had been bitten by a rat

One day, Paige's mind was all over the place
The next day, Paige had a smile upon her face
Following this day, Paige wasn't feeling quite as ace
All Paige wanted was to have her own space

Whether you're Paige, Peter, Suzy or Brad
and whether you're sad, happy worried or mad
The emotional whiplash you get isn't really all that bad
because it means you're still living, even if it's just a tad 

My name is Paige and I write poetry when feeling emotion
It's like taking medicine when sick, or applying a cream or lotion
Sometimes I write in order to avoid conflict or commotion
Writing poetry helps me avoid a mental health implosion

I hope these words on some level do resonate with you
I write from the heart and these feelings I describe are true
I hope you find courage to write when you're feeling blue
because you'll feel better afterwards, as it really helps me too

Sending love from Paige to all of you in Poetry Soup
I Value the support from this amazing community group
Our 'Espirit-de-corps' has me letting out a whoop
It's a lifeline to cling to, a lifebuoy, a hoop

'Espirit-de-corps' - Definition: the common spirit existing in the members of a group and inspiring enthusiasm, devotion, and strong regard for the honour of the group.

Copyright © Paige Turner | Year Posted 2023

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Bill Baker Date: 7/2/2023 4:10:00 PM Excellent rhyming, Paige ... I think I've been like all of your examples. :-) Write can change the mood one is in. I FAVed this one because it's a good reminder to write regardless of the mood you find yourself in and because I think it should be a POTD. Have a great July! Bill Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 7/1/2023 3:57:00 PM BRAVO Paige, there are many Paige, Peter, Suzy or Brads out there who can relate to the highs and lows in life.. I hide behind my humour so few know what is really going on in my world Paige. I am just so so glad you are here and sharing your thoughts with us. hugs jan xx Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 7/1/2023 5:18:00 PM write on sweet friend xx Paige Turner Date: 7/1/2023 4:21:00 PM Thanks Jan x I'm using my poetry to help me at the moment and it is helping with my mental health x We often wear a mask to hide our true selves. - I might have to do a poem about masks now x Paige x