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Number 1 Enemy

Everything and everyone are against me
including my own mind
you dark, twisted, hypocrite, controlling
abusive, negative, pessimistic, overbearing
obsessive, malicious, useless piece of crap
you should be on my side, my mind
stop bullying me
give me a break, I’m dying here
stop comparing me to others 
you spent all summer
raping me, making me
go through hell 
holding me back
keeping me up at night
twisting every beautiful thing
what did I to you?
What did I do to deserve this?
Like it’s the last thing I need
what else can I pile on?
I guess I finally figured it out
I was born a guinea pig
to see how much pain
can humans take
so thank you!
thank you, my mind!
thank you for contributing
thank you for screwing me up even more!

10/23/2015
Elis Artis
(Any Sad Poem, sponsor, Broken Wings)

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Iris E. Sankey- Lewis Date: 11/9/2015 4:52:00 PM Wonderful way of getting even, and to the jist of things. Now part two? Peace and blessings. Login to Reply

A. Juman Date: 11/5/2015 6:45:00 PM wonderful I love it--Please do check out mines and tell me what you think Login to Reply

Viv Wigley Date: 11/4/2015 12:13:00 AM Well done, Elis, on a piece that packs real punch. Congrats! Viv Login to Reply Elis Artis Date: 11/4/2015 6:37:00 AM Thank you so much, dear Viv:) I appreciate that

Robert Lindley Date: 11/3/2015 5:46:00 PM Congrats on your win with this emotionally driven poem. Login to Reply Elis Artis Date: 11/3/2015 6:19:00 PM I appreciate that, dear Robert:) Thank you so much

Skat A Date: 11/3/2015 1:05:00 PM Elis, Congratulations on your Any Sad Poem win. LOVE **SKAT** Login to Reply Elis Artis Date: 11/3/2015 6:19:00 PM Thank you so much:) I appreciate that

Dr. Upma A. Sharma Date: 11/3/2015 2:07:00 AM Wonderful write Elis.. congrats on fine win! Login to Reply Elis Artis Date: 11/3/2015 7:06:00 AM Thank you so much, I appreciate that:) Congrats on your win as well:)

Poet Destroyer A Date: 10/26/2015 8:47:00 PM I understand where you are coming from. I don't know if I am my own worst enemy. Elis, I hope this is just a poem, but somehow I have a feeling you are at war with your won mind. Love the write. LINDA Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/25/2015 1:46:00 PM My pleasure Elis. Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/25/2015 10:10:00 AM The thing with poetry is that we can amplify our feelings to express an idea more clearly. In checking out your introduction on your website I didn't experience the same darkness as is expressed in this piece. Check out my site www.wisedummypoet.com If you would like some feedback on your site feel free to soup mail me. Login to Reply Elis Artis Date: 10/25/2015 12:32:00 PM You've got that right, dear Richard! Poetry is magic. Well, I'm bipolar so it depends on my mood the day I wrote the introduction. I love your website! It looks so professional and attractive, you've done a tremendous job with it! I really need your feedback, I will soup mail you! Thank you so much for stopping by, it really means a lot to me

Ralph Sergi Date: 10/25/2015 9:21:00 AM Hi Elis: An intense but great poem. Place some of that pain aside to continue writing and thanks for your comment on my all the world's a stage. Login to Reply Elis Artis Date: 10/25/2015 12:32:00 PM Thank you so much, dear Ralph! I appreciate that

Njeri Hunjeri Date: 10/24/2015 4:40:00 PM So very sad. I wish you the best in life, dont give up and keep penning. Login to Reply Elis Artis Date: 10/24/2015 8:30:00 PM Thank you for stopping by! I really appreciate that

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 10/24/2015 9:01:00 AM Here my poem " Life to obey" as a comment ,dearest Elis :Against one’s life, one should/Never revolt/But/Obediently ought to follow her wise commands to/Wherever she desires him to lead/For/Life knows better one’s nature and the laws that govern it/Thus/One has to be as wise as the waters of the river that follow/The river’s banks all the way to the estuary,/ Never trying to hinder the waters’ flow but to hasten it/For/It is the only way, one, his destination sooner to reach! --God bless you! Login to Reply Elis Artis Date: 10/24/2015 3:33:00 PM Thank you so much, dear Demetrios! Words alone can't express how much I appreciate this! Thank you for stopping by and sharing this masterpiece! God bless you and keep you safe

Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/23/2015 8:06:00 PM oh my this is sad if you truly feel this way about your mind. I don't know what to say except that it truly is "all in our minds!!" you gotta get outside yourself!! It was nice to get your comment. I don't see many poems you have posted. Have I met you before, Elis? Login to Reply Elis Artis Date: 10/24/2015 6:59:00 AM Thank you for the support! I feel a little better lately. I was here under different names, and I finally decided to come back again. I'm going to post more poems soon! Thank you for stopping by, I really appreciate that!