Self Portrait November 1st 2014

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I have told my story before in a different way, before I became Speaks Volumes. I still consider it original, as new readers may pass it to someone that NEEDS to hear it.....

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"A realisation that no longer was it a duty to rid myself of pain but a duty to others, not to. A true Self Portrait." ~~The Poet~~ I cried a million tears while no-one was around, I bottled all my fears and didn’t make a sound. I remembered all the cruelty that was said. Only loneliness and despair filled my head. I could envisage no future that was to be. Everything was hopeless, nothing left for me. Not one nice time in my life that I could recall. I was ugly and sickly, and a burden to all. I was tired of forcing myself to go on living Seemed I was always taking and never giving. As I stood on that cliff looking down at the sea I somehow looked forward as it beckoned to me. Walking away from that cliff to give living another try Its because of what I heard and I’d like to tell you why All of a sudden a voice came from somewhere above "Your hurt wont go, you’ll only pass it to those you love".

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Sotto Poet

Date: 1/11/2024 12:04:00 PM

Your poem dear, SV, revolves around the struggle with loneliness, despair, and suicidal thoughts, and the eventual realization of the impact that one's actions can have on others. It delves into the internal turmoil who feel burdened by their existence and see no hope for the future. It also includes the moment of epiphany to give life another chance after hearing a voice that warns them about passing on their hurt to loved ones. The word choice in the poem is poignant and evocative.

Speaks Volumes
Date: 1/13/2024 12:10:00 AM

Thank you dear Las. Fortunately or unfortunately, it is a true story and a self portrait of what I was like back in 2014.

Jay Narain

Date: 1/10/2024 9:15:00 AM

Emotional self portrait. Love the last line. My fave.

Speaks Volumes
Date: 1/10/2024 1:50:00 PM

It is an emotional subject dear Jay, and like many subjects that should be brought out in the open and talked about, we often choose to keep it quiet as if it never happens. Thank you for your wonderful support. You are a dear friend.