Intrusive Thoughts

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Written June 10 2025 for Pick A title volume 52 Contest sponsor Edward Ibeh

Dare I share my intrusive thoughts Once suicidal in a mood so dark I actually tried to stop my heart Using vitamins to sin with life to part It was a low that got so deep Manic tide had overcome me Was hearing voices in trilogies Mad as I was bipolar buried I recall walking outside Collapsed in the sunshine Barely recall ambulance ride Feeling lost wanting to die Intrusive thoughts from deep hell Kept me lost and so very unwell I was a boat without a sail Within my mind in a prison cell Lost many months in a ward Though so sick poetry still soared God used doctors nurses to save A crazy little poet from herself that day

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/15/2025 11:33:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I loved reading your powerful yet sad write. Great Ending... Sometimes life can be very hard/hurtful. Glad our wonderful poet was saved by God to write. Love your writes, so Write On. Hugs... Have a blessed day with your win........

Karen Jones
Date: 6/15/2025 12:01:00 PM

You are kind and I appreciate you Paula!

Krishnanand Guptar

Date: 6/15/2025 4:25:00 AM

Congratulations Karen on your win in this contest with a daring poem written flowingly and shared with a smile. Wishing you a smiling day, friend.

Karen Jones
Date: 6/15/2025 5:15:00 AM

Thanks Krishnanand! Happy Father’s Day if you celebrate!

Edward Ibeh

Date: 6/14/2025 6:37:00 PM

Wonderfully composed, harrowing write, Karen. Is this true? If so, I'm glad you made it through the dark, trying times. Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest!

Karen Jones
Date: 6/14/2025 6:46:00 PM

Yes it’s true and I thank God He brought me out of it! I was in bad shape! Thanks for your challenging contest! I’d never thought I’d ever write about it! lol hopefully it wasn’t too hard to read or a bummer!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/10/2025 7:08:00 PM

So brave to share. We love having you here, sweet poet!

Karen Jones
Date: 6/10/2025 7:35:00 PM

Thank you Kim! I hope I’m not over sharing!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/10/2025 6:09:00 PM

If true, I really feel for you. If untrue... I'll stop there. ~ gw

Karen Jones
Date: 6/10/2025 6:27:00 PM

Sent you a soupmail

Karen Jones
Date: 6/10/2025 6:23:00 PM

It’s not something that I am proud of. It’s true. The first time I tried to end my life was childhood due to sexual abuse. I didn’t keep the pills down however my little body threw them up.