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Yesterday's Decline

Self Pity is my pillow
One piece of human emotion
To prove i'm still alive

Heavy medication veils the sun
Motionless through day time tv
Wean out around 4 to see

When darkness has fallen
When i'm able to feel
Paranoia has taken over me

Weigh myself
Against yesterdays decline
Extra pound snares perfection

It can't be mine

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Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 7/10/2022 7:21:00 AM

fine penning Jo, good imagery with fine insightfulness. Good to meet you here a fellow Brit, I'm north of the border. Take care, Gordon

Michael Tor

Date: 7/1/2022 5:12:00 PM

Concerning piece Jo hope you are well and overcoming paranoia.

Jo Hayton
Date: 7/11/2022 3:38:00 PM

I am fine Michael, this was written along time ago, was going through stuff, but writing helped, i have just been looking through stuff i wrote and thought post a few xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/30/2022 6:34:00 PM

'Self-pity is my pillow'... Hmm. Better than using 'Blame as a Blanket!.' ~ Wallowing in Woe

Jo Hayton
Date: 7/1/2022 12:07:00 PM

Thank you for your comments Gershon, if you could explain further?