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Written - 24th October 2024

Shikata ga nai Poetry Contest - Sponsored by: Silent One

Shikata ga nai meaning - it can't be helped

Based on the quote - "Be the change you want to see in the world."

“What the heart can’t speak of, poetry does.” Quote- Poets own I wish I were the who I used to be Before I began with anxiety So much has happened to stir fear and dread That stops me sleeping peacefully abed. Once I was as joyful as one could be Till worry came and stayed inside of me I smile through each day, so one wouldn’t detect How my heart is lurching beneath my chest. Worry o'er my loved one, being the curse Without whom I could not live life on earth So much has happened health-wise through our lives Each time I pray, please God let him survive. I observe others have their tough times too And I pray for God to bless those who do I still believe in power of prayer In the Shepherd’s guidance that's always there. “It can’t be helped” to myself this I say Knowing the sun will shine on me some day Over the rainbow my raged heart will leap The day that I feel my life is complete. Writing poetry is therapeutic It’s one of the reasons that I do it Focusing on something that pleases me May provide me the change I want to see.

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Lise Clendening

Date: 11/18/2024 3:29:00 AM

What a poignant poem, Beryl! What a blessing to have such a great love by your side. Sending light and energy for many more years. Hugs.

Silent One

Date: 11/10/2024 11:56:00 AM

Thank you for writing for my contest and congratulations on your placement.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/11/2024 2:44:00 AM

Thank you Silent One, I’m delighted with my placement… Beryl

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/30/2024 1:00:00 AM

i am within a happy place when I write poetry become I am in a timeless space. It is therapeutic, stimulating, and because we write with enormous passion, it settles our troubled spirit. What a heart felt write, straight from the soul. Thank-you for you comment on my POTD and I hope your husband is 100 % better now. So glad the words of my poem brought you comfort my dearest friend. lots of love and blessings, Jennifer.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/11/2024 2:54:00 AM

Thank you dear Jennifer, your words are comforting to my soul. My husband is recovering slowly, it’s a huge worry as we have had so much wrong with him through the years. Love and blessings in return… Beryl

Karen Jones

Date: 10/29/2024 4:18:00 PM

Beryl your whole heart was in this poem and I feel you! I understand and appreciate your passion for poetry! It is also therapeutic for me! Wonderfully written and well wishes for the contest!

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/11/2024 2:50:00 AM

Karen, bless you and thank you, it’s comforting to know there’s kind souls wishing me well… Beryl

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/27/2024 9:33:00 AM

Writing poetry is therapeutic: this is so true. I can imagine the pain you must be feeling, knowing the poor health of your husband. I know well enough. Prayers always.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/11/2024 2:49:00 AM

Thank you for understanding Victor. Prayers appreciated… Beryl

John Read

Date: 10/27/2024 3:18:00 AM

I know what you're been going through sister Beryl, sending my best wishes to you and Alan God bless.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/11/2024 2:48:00 AM

Thank you brother John. God bless you too… Sis Beryl

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/25/2024 12:28:00 PM

Quite an emotional write Beryl, sadly as we get older our health deteriorates causing us worry and anxiety. We just have to live each day as it comes. Best of luck in the contest. Tom

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/11/2024 2:46:00 AM

Thank you Tom, this is the worse I’ve ever been in my life and can’t shake the fear and dread off… Beryl

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/25/2024 11:06:00 AM

WOW!!! I enjoyed reading this wonderful write. What A Great Quote. Love It..... "Good Luck" Have a blessed Autumn day writing away...............

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/11/2024 2:45:00 AM

Thank you so much Paula. Enjoy your day… Beryl

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 10/25/2024 10:18:00 AM

Dear Beryl, My heart goes out to you my dear friend that you will always find that peace. You have said so well that poetry becomes cathartic and helps so much with the anxiety and stress of life. I know our God is the great peacemaker and I seek him out in my stress. I love to play my guitar for it is my instrument of self-care. I pray that God Blesses You! Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/30/2024 1:30:00 AM

Dear Daniel, thank you for your comforting words, yes writing poetry does help me through the worry on dark days, had my husband in hospital again, two weeks ago he came home and is slowly recovering. As we are getting older, when these incidents occur they drag me down more and more , it’s the thought of losing him. I understand that everyone has their own problems to deal with and I pray for others too. Good to read that you play your guitar, music is soothing and I find it a help also. Seasonal blessings to you too, soon the winter will be here bringing with it that glorious Christmas cheer… Poet pal Beryl

Deb M

Date: 10/25/2024 2:35:00 AM

Beryl l can relate to your words big time. I understand your poem completely. Over my life time l have suffered with anxiety especially when l have lost loved ones including my dog….l don’t handle loss or grief at all well and l withdraw. This poem really spoke to me with its realness, vulnerability and honesty Beryl! Debx

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/25/2024 7:52:00 AM

Dear Deb, thank you for understanding what I’m going through. I too have had bad times in life, truth is I was never strong enough to stand up for myself, especially when someone was really nasty to me for years, yet it was me who helped that person till the end of their days… Beryl x

Ink Empress

Date: 10/24/2024 11:53:00 PM

Dear Beryl same here, I write to heal and to release all that which we cant speak otherwise, this poem feels like one that is so very sincere and has a soulful touch. So much has changed for so many, anxiety and more, especially whether mental health or physical health, when we go through health issues , we tend to look back and think, of how things were before all that, you write always in such eloquence and this poem truly is worthy of all the accolades! Pleasure reading you. Sending you light always

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/25/2024 12:25:00 AM

Thank you so much Ink, I’m glad you understand how it feels to be in the depths of despair. Poetry truly does help, to focus on writing takes your mind off your troubles for a while, which is good for the soul. Sending you light in return… Beryl

Tom Woody

Date: 10/24/2024 7:03:00 PM

Domo arigato. Nice poem

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/24/2024 7:25:00 PM

Thank you very much Tom, sadly it is the way I feel, waiting for the day I heal… Beryl