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Mental Illness

MENTAL ILLNESS

Mental Illness is a sickness of the mind.
It’s the sickness that rarely crosses our minds,
yet, it covers a wide range of conditions of the mind
and there are no specific preventions for this disease.
  
Mental Illness can be a personal issue,
a relationship issue, a family issue, a social issue.
It is disturbances of personality, character and behavior.
Disturbances that cause personal unhappiness,
difficulties in personal and family relations
and behavior that breaks the rules of society.

Mental Illness is a medical condition.
A medical condition that has many types,
affecting moods or emotions, thinking
and/or behavioral problems functioning
in school, work, family and social activities.

It can be caused by biochemical imbalance
that can be present at birth, 
by accidental brain damage from injury to the head
or hardening of the arteries that harm the brain cells. 

Mental Illness occurs throughout the world
and affects all socioeconomic types.
Although millions of people suffer from it,
this illness is still stigmatized.

Currently, some people are opening up
with certain types of this disease,
like depression, substance abuse, anxiety;
but there are still more people in denial
and will not talk about this illness.  

Why is it still considered a taboo,
when mental ill persons are sick people, 
just like sick people suffering from heart disease
or any kinds of physical diseases?

Why be open about physical illnesses
and not the mental illness?
This illness, like the physical illnesses
can be inherited or may develop
overtime during our life.
 
Just like physical illnesses, mental illness is treatable.
Just like physical health, mental health is important.
Physical health is the epitome of our physical well-being.
Mental health is the foundation of moods
or emotions, thinking and behavior.

Mental Health plays a significant role in the ability 
to adapt to change and to cope with adversities.
Mental Illness can result in difficulties in functioning,
adapting, coping, getting along with others
and the ability to live a useful life. 

Mentally ill people may be confused,
unhappy and uncertain about themselves.
They may not know about their illness
because they blame others for their behaviors.
They withdraw into their own make belief world,
unaware what goes on around them.

We are in the twenty first century
and they are still being shunned
by their families, by the communities.
So they and their families can be in denial
living in a lie that nothing is wrong, like being normal
when they need help, support and direction.  
 
There is nothing to be ashamed about this disease,
as it affects millions of people.
There is nothing wrong to ask for help
for there is no prevention to this illness,
it can strike anyone, anytime
and is beyond anybody’s control.

They should ask for help and support
to be able to function, adapt, cope
and live successfully and independently,
to be able to have well meaning
personal and family relationships
and to be able to be part of society.

There is nothing to be ashamed of
and there is nothing to be afraid of
to get all the needed care, help and support
because mental illness is not anybody’s fault. 


5/1/21
Written in 2020
Published in a book in 2020

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Letter To My Future Self

LETTER TO MY FUTURE SELF
   
Hello there, sweet Lady Jane,

So, it is three weeks before you turn seventy, 
do you think you can honestly tell you found
your peace of mind, contentment, happiness?
Or are you still searching for answers to the
things you never understand and wondering
the what ifs, when you damn know there would
be no answers, no explanations, no clarifications.

Your children are giving you a party and all your
grandchildren will be there to celebrate you.
Do they make you proud for what they become?
Or do you still think you did not spend enough time
with them when you cannot turn back time or do
you still worry and wish something better for them?
All your siblings with their spouses, children and
grandchildren will join your family in celebrating
you reaching a major milestone, are you excited?
Or do you still feel like an outsider for your
mother, their mother treated you differently. 

I know your life did not turn to be what you wanted,
as your life journey put you through many adversities
including sorrow and pain that you turned out to be
what you are meant to be, a strong willed woman.
You learned to let go the shadows that haunted you 
and you accepted and embraced what life threw at you
becoming appreciative and thankful with your blessings.
   
In the past, you were asked many times what your plans
were for the next five years? ten years? for the future?
You had so many for you couldn’t get no satisfaction.
Now, you just whisper let it be, the words of wisdom. 

Your dreams never materialized; but they never left you.
So at this time in your life you think you are never too old
to dream or create new ones by reinventing yourself.
You dare to live your life at its fullest and take a chance
to create your own happiness for it is a decision, a choice.

So, my sweet Lady Jane, it is nice to see you not worrying
about the future; but dancing and rocking to rock and roll
music, living like Ruby Tuesday, you come and go and
change every new day and you just imagine, living for today.
Ahhhh……..


11/22/21  Your Favorite Poem of 2021 Poetry
                Chantelle Anne Cooke

 
9/18/21    Written and Submitted
                Letter To Your Future Self Poetry
                Silent One


NOTE:  My pen name is Sweet Lady Jane      
           from the Rolling Stone's Lady Jane

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Pearl Of The Orient

Philippines, my country of birth,
one of the countries in Southeast Asia.
It is an archipelago or group of islands,
with more than seven thousand islands.

Luzon, the largest island in the northern
part of the country, is where I was born
and where Manila, the capital is located.
Manila, the city known as Pearl of the Orient.

Magellan, the Portuguese explorer for Spain
claimed the archipelago in fifteen hundred
twenty one, named the islands Las Felipinas
or The Philippines, after King Phillip II of Spain.

Philippines was colonized more than three 
hundred years, from fifteen hundred sixty five
until eighteen hundred ninety eight and ruled
under Mexico-based Viceroyalty of New Spain.

Manila was called Pearl of the Orient Seas
by the historian/Jesuit priest Juan Jose Delgado
in seventeen hundred fifty one for being a way
of sea transactions during Asian trade of goods.

However, in Jose Rizal’s poem “My Last Farewell,”
he wrote before his execution by the Spanish
government for rebellion through his writings,
he stated his country as Pearl of the Orient.

So, Philippines, the country and not Manila,
the city became known as Pearl of the Orient,
upon the discovery of his poem after his execution
in December thirty, eighteen hundred ninety six.

Philippines is known as Pearl of the Orient for
its strategic location in Asia, rich biodiversity or
different kinds of plants and animals, natural
resources and its natural beauty and splendor.

The Spanish Crown called it Pearl of the Orient
for the country was a precious source of spices,
other resources and trade of goods, even prior to
their colonization to acquire a share in spice trade.

Philippines’ natural gem is south sea pearls 
and it is renowned for cultivating south sea pearls.
The famous pearl in the country, known as The Pearl
of Lao Tzu, was considered the largest known pearl.

The pearl weighed fourteen pounds, found by a
Filipino diver in nineteen thirty four and later, a giant
pearl, the Pearl of Puerto weighing seventy five pounds,
found by a fisherman, both discovered in Palawan Island.

No doubt why The Philippines is called Pearl of the Orient,
the two biggest pearls were found in Palawan, Philippines.
Isn’t that the most obvious, sensible reason? I wonder…… 
Well, what do you think?...... Just asking……

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I See Love

I SEE LOVE

I see God’s love to
mankind with His majestic,
innate creations

moon
m a g n i f i e s
mystique
 
stars
s p a r k l e
sky 

sun
s h i m m e r s
sea

sea
s c a t t e r s
seashells

sanderlings
s c a n
seashore

wind
w h i r l s
weeds

breeze
b l o w s 
bush 

butterflies
b o a s t
beauty

I see love around
in people admiring and
praising God’s wonders.

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Harmony

HARMONY

Harmony is important to handle different areas of life;
your inner self, relationships, health and career.  It is
getting in tuned with yourself to know and be conscious
of who you are and finding inner peace and contentment.

Harmony is getting in agreement with your mind and spirit
to know your life’s purpose and to relate, connect and be
in sync with loved ones, family, friends, relatives and others.
Getting in accord with your body for your overall well-being.

Harmony is the key to art and artists perfecting their craft.
It is a principle of art, how the elements work together
in logical progression or relationship and to look and feel
all the elements work as a whole, in unity or unified way.

In Music, it is the combination of simultaneous musical
notes to produce chords or chord progression with pleasing
melody or rhythm or it is simply, the pleasant combination
of notes or music played at the same time, like a symphony.

In vocal music or singing, it is the supplementation of a vocal
melody with additional notes that fit the underlying note.
In Poetry, it is the combination of the topic of the thought, 
the words and the sounds for a poem is like a musical chant.

In dance, it is the combination of balance, rest and succession
of movements, like in one direction, pattern, jump, turn, slide.
In drawing, it is the combination of straight lines, angles, space,
curves, proportions, alignments creating sense of togetherness.  

Harmony is the principle that produces unity or wholeness,
achieved when the elements come together in a unified way.


12/28/21   Submitted
                 Strand No 1042 Poetry
                 Brian Strand


9/5/21   "H" Contest, New Or Old Poems Poetry
             Constance La France
Theme:  1.  Harmony

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You Are Worth It

Look at yourself in the mirror, look at you.
No pretense, be honest, who do you see?

Is it your authentic self? Or the one that other people think
of you? If they are good, positive, constructive and would lift
your spirit, let it be. If they are negative and would dampen
your spirit, don’t let it bother you and make you feel down.

You are worth it, nobody can compare to you. They are not you
and no matter what they say, don’t let weeds of doubt, self-pity,
fear invade your mind and heart. Opinions of others are usually
put downs because they feel better than you and be aware that
not everyone will like you, even the ones related or close to you.

Maybe, your authentic self is not what you wanted to be and does
not make you feel accomplished. But you must realize that life is
not always the way you want it to be, so accept what you meant to
be, give it all, keep a high standard, appreciate your skills and fill your
mind and heart with seeds of enthusiasm, joy, kindness, thankfulness.

Or maybe, you wish you are somebody else or in a different set
of circumstances, do not. There are people, who live in pretense
for they are in denial for they cannot accept circumstances beyond
their control or their own failures, so they pretend to look good
masking their pain, hurt, shame, pride? Letting go and accepting
are hard to do. It is easier said than done because it requires courage,
strength. But, it can be done and would take time, resilience and
patience. Believe in yourself, have faith, hope because there is always
light, even in the darkness. Seek and you will find the light to guide you.

Today is a gift and a new beginning, so treat each day a new
beginning. Accept each day, your gift with a thankful mind and heart.
Put your head up high, look at you. You are unique, wonderfully made.
Look at the authentic, true you. You are amazingly worth it!

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Joy To You and Me

Christmas, the time of the year 
to be thankful for it is an act of
love.~ Love, the main message
   His birth gave us including
   hope, peace and joy.~ Joy
   to the world for Christmas
   is celebrated all over the~
   world in many ways to ~
   reflect on Him.~ Time to 
   rejoice for our Savior is
   here, praise Him for His love
   for the world. Let us pour our joy, a
    gift from the Lord and spread it to our loved
      ones and to our friends, near and far away, new
             and old. Show the joy within us that gives us our
                      strength. Keep love, hope and joy, His messages
                                   in our hearts to give us peace. Have a very
                                           joyous Christmas and a prosperous 
                                                       New Year, everyone!!!

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BELLS

In solitude with eyes
closed, a bell flashes with a
little girl chuckling, chasing it.
In stillness, silence, the bell starts
tolling and the girl intently stares at it,
eyes beaming with glee and a radiant smile
expressing delight. I opened my eyes, shook my
head, thought of the childlike innocence, the display
of honesty, freedom, enthusiasm and suddenly remembered
my own childhood always excited hearing the church bells tolling
for they meant fun, cheers, good times. Hearing the bell at six o’ clock
in the evening for worship or Angelus prayer at our altar, meant having dinner
with my  favorite dish or dessert for dinner was served after our prayers. Hearing
the bells after the morning Easter Sunday procession meant fun in the beach
for everybody went there for fun and lunch to celebrate the Resurrection.  
Hearing the bells after the four o’ clock morning masses during the
Christmas season, from December sixteen through
twenty four meant eating delicious
rice cakes at the church
kiosk.

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falling rain

falling rain
brings back sad memories
umbrella lifts 
mood, joy to listen to
rhythm of the falling rain

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Jasmine

JASMINE

I love perfume and my collection of perfumes
has floral scents with a common medium note,
known as the heart of fragrance, of jasmine,
with other medium notes of rose, gardenia, lily.

A perfume has top notes or different scents
that evaporate as soon as put on the skin.
The medium or heart notes of the perfume
do not evaporate and linger on the skin longer.

So my favorite floral scent of jasmine stays
on me and others are drawn to the rich,
sweet, spring breeze smell of this flower.
I like to hear them say “You smell so good”.

I love jasmine’s exotic, sensual scent.
I find its fragrance intense and intoxicating
especially when others ask “what am I wearing?” 
And I always remember the arabian jasmine.

The arabian jasmine I smelled every night
when I was a little girl in the Philippines
for the flowers close in the morning
and open at night with intense fragrance.

The national flower of the Philippines 
is the sampaguita or arabian jasmine.
I am drawn to the sweet floral scent
of jasmine for I have a connection
with it since childhood and my familiarity
with its rich, intense, exotic smell.
 
I love jasmine, simply for its sweet
floral, yet sensual, seductive smell.   


3/22/21      Favorite Scent(S) Poetry
                  Chantelle Anne Cooke