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Journal

In the pages of my journal, I find my way, 
Reflecting feelings, I scribble and convey. 
It is a path to self-aware, 
Discovering who we are, and learning how to care.

A lifeline they provide, 
For what I write today may heal wounds deep inside. 
It is a remedy, a panacea for the soul, 
Each stroke of the pen, a balm to make me whole. 

In the night, anxiety's embrace, 
My journal hears my fears, in its warm and safe space. 
A voyage, within and deep within, 
Through the ink and paper, I explore what lies within.

A ritual of the heart, 
Transforming life's moments, a profound work of art. 
My voice unfiltered and pure, 
In my journal, authenticity is the only lure. 
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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La France Avatar
October 27, 2023 at 7:38 AM
Jay, excellent poem, "through ink and paper, I explore what lies within" love this line, and congratulations on your win in my contest, well done, Constance
May Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 2:20 PM
Congrats on your win, Very nicely penned
Empress Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 1:27 PM
Well written for the prompt! So well articulated! Congratulations on winning
One Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 12:32 PM
Well done Jay.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Andresen Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 10:04 AM
- Looking back on ... a great thing to do, Jay - Congratulations on your lovely win in the contest :) - hugs
George Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 9:43 PM
We breathe our secrets into the journal. We are able to turn its pages and remember past incidents which might have long gone out of our mind. Also by releasing our muddled thoughts and pent up feelings, we get a kind of instant relief. Beautiful entry for the contest.
Poet Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 11:46 AM
Well-crafted poem, full of emotions. Good luck
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