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  1. observanteen
    trying to shteig in midos

    Oh, no. I'm so sorry to hear that. If you're really serious, GET HELP FAST! Call up your therapist. DO SOMETHING! Please, please, for your sake and for all of us...Get help. I hope the program will help you. And PLEASE keep us posted. You're getting me REALLY worried! Let us know if you calmed down. Thanks. Good night. Sweet dreams (and a sweet life)!

    Posted 3 years ago #
  2. blabla
    Member

    I'll tell you the truth. I had major plans for the next few weeks and someone really nasty shattered them. All because of my dam ED. It just made me feel horrible since I've been living for this for this entire year so now I feel like I'm pointless. NOTHING to live for. But I just got a hopefully good job so we'll see. My therapist couldn't really help me today-I was too emotionally drained to talk. A bit calmer now though so good night!
    observanteen-is the program only for anxiety? I more have issues with depression (also with anxiety though)...? Thanks!

    Posted 3 years ago #
  3. observanteen
    trying to shteig in midos

    Wow, sounds like a major challenge. But I don't think it's worth dying for, don't you think? Why do you think you've got NOTHING to live for? Who'll keep this thread alive??:)
    The program is for depression as well, although it might night be sufficient enough. Perhaps you'll also need a coach. But I'd suggest you try the program first.
    Good night! Thanks for sharing your problem with us. Good luck! Hatzlacha with your new job! (Who knows, maybe it'll be even better than the original one..)

    Posted 3 years ago #
  4. blabla
    Member

    well...good morning :) feeling a drop better. Hopefully time will heal. and observanteen-will definitely check out the program! Thanks a lot! One question-can I do it at the same time as my other treatment?

    Posted 3 years ago #
  5. observanteen
    trying to shteig in midos

    Good! So happy to hear. You can definitely do it along with your other treatment. She simply guides you on how to think positively and she gives you the tools to deal with life. And this is THE cure. Their service is WONDERFUL. They treat you with such respect (they called me up after a while to ask how it's going...) Please keep me posted. Thanks!
    Have a wonderful, peaceful and great Shabbos!

    Posted 3 years ago #
  6. am yisrael chai
    We await your rejoining us!

    blabla
    You seem to have it the hardest during the nighttime hours; can you get support in place for yourself during that time?
    (You seem to feel better in the mornings.)

    Posted 3 years ago #
  7. blabla
    Member

    U r right about nights I get tired and irrational at night and overcome by emotion but sometimes the opposite

    Posted 3 years ago #
  8. princess17
    Daughter oh Hashem

    A
    Beautiful beach
    Children’s excited shouts
    Doing things like swimming
    Eating, having picnics and sandcastles
    Filled the air with a happy calmness
    Going splashing in the roaring crashing waves
    Heat wave beats down on the people’s faces
    In this happening, sun burnt faces turn into tans
    Joking and laughing and just enjoying the peaceful scenic beach
    Kites flying gracefully in the air, white seagulls soaring high above.
    Lounging in beach chairs, staring at the gorgeous ocean,enjoyinghashems glorious world
    its like an abc poem but its ony till L

    Posted 3 years ago #
  9. am yisrael chai
    We await your rejoining us!

    Magnificent, glorious world
    Nothing can compare to the simple beauty of nature
    Omnipotence, seen in this marvelous wonder
    Perfect in every way
    Quite beautiful, watching the ocean waves crashing
    Ripples and waves marking the water's surface
    Students studying by the peaceful shoreline
    Tourists snapping photos of the breathtaking picture
    Unbelievably peaceful
    Very pretty shells lining the shore
    With the water's lapping sounds
    Xanax in natural form
    Youth building castles in the sand
    Zestful boaters zooming by

    Posted 3 years ago #
  10. princess17
    Daughter oh Hashem

    Music can be heard from various iPods and speakers wafting through the cool air
    New footprints appear in the sand every few minutes as people come and go daily
    On top of the people,high above, there are planes and helicopters flying through the clouds
    Pictures being taken,smiles being captured in seconds by cameras of parents,grandparents and just people, creating memories

    i did some more thanx ayc but each line has to be one more word than the next like a has one word b has 2 words c has 3 words... so its alil harder but urs is very good! ur really talented!

    Posted 3 years ago #
  11. msseeker
    Member

    Does anyone know the rest of this great poem?

    I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day;
    I'd rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way.
    The eye is a better pupil, more willing than the ear;
    Fine counsel is confusing, but example is always clear,
    And the best of all the preachers are the men who live their creeds,
    For to see a good put in action is what everybody needs.

    I can soon learn how to do it if you will let me see it done;
    I can watch your hand in action, but your tongue too fast may run.
    And the lectures you deliver may be very wise and true,
    But I'd rather get my lesson by observing what you do.
    For I may misunderstand you and the high advice you give,
    But there is no misunderstanding how you act and how you live.

    Posted 3 years ago #
  12. am yisrael chai
    We await your rejoining us!

    The poem is by Edgar Guest

    (continued)

    When I see a deed of kindness,
    I am eager to be kind.
    When a weaker brother stumbles
    and a strong man stays behind

    Just to see if he can help him,
    then the wish grows strong in me
    To become as big and thoughtful
    as I know that friend to be.

    And all travelers can witness
    that the best of guides today
    Is not the one who tells them,
    but the one who shows the way.

    One good man teaches many,
    men believe what they behold;
    One deed of kindness noticed
    is worth forty that are told.

    Who stands with men of honor
    learns to hold his honor dear,
    For right living speaks a language
    which to every one is clear.

    Though an able speaker charms me
    with his eloquence, I say,
    I'd rather see a sermon
    than to hear one, any day.

    Posted 3 years ago #
  13. msseeker
    Member

    Thanks a lot! BTW, did you see my posts on The Rhyme Game? Please do.

    Posted 3 years ago #
  14. am yisrael chai
    We await your rejoining us!

    You are quite welcome. It really is beautifully written with a wonderful message.
    I saw them but don't know what to make of them. Somehow I had seen the new sub after your accusations.

    Posted 3 years ago #
  15. msseeker
    Member

    You mean you didn't notice that they subbed you (dubbed you) Joseph for a while?

    Posted 3 years ago #
  16. am yisrael chai
    We await your rejoining us!

    Nope. I'd only seen that after the accusation.
    Why else would I have been so dubiously dubbed?

    Posted 3 years ago #
  17. msseeker
    Member

    Again, they dubbed you "Joseph" BEFORE I mentioned it in my silly little rhyme. I promise. Otherwise I'd never even THINK you're Joseph. ASAIK, Joseph is anything but poetic.

    Posted 3 years ago #
  18. am yisrael chai
    We await your rejoining us!

    So what is your theory?

    Posted 3 years ago #
  19. msseeker
    Member

    Who says I have a theory? Some mod made a mistake, then corrected it, and I unfortunately was duped in between. It's probably nobody's fault. I just wish you realized it and dropped your grudge on me. I did apologize, though it was an innocent mistake on my part.

    Posted 3 years ago #
  20. am yisrael chai
    We await your rejoining us!

    OK-איך בין מוחל

    So I guess you weren't the mod :)
    But you know what is so odd?
    Why would the mod do it
    The mod certainly blew it
    Who wanted to stir the pot
    And took an aimless shot
    Especially during the 9 days
    Hope the mod mends his ways

    Posted 3 years ago #
  21. observanteen
    trying to shteig in midos

    Princess: Wow. How powerful. Glad to see you decided to post your poems:)

    Posted 3 years ago #
  22. PrincessEagle
    Flying High

    Thanks observanteen! Well for now i've posted this, guess it's not too personal.. there's always a first time and there's always a last! Do you read the other threads? i posted a poem i wrote on another thread for those of ya interested.. .

    Posted 3 years ago #
  23. observanteen
    trying to shteig in midos

    "there's always a first time and there's always a last! "
    Hey, I don't like the second part of your sentence..;)
    I do read the other threads but haven't seen your poem. Where is it?

    Posted 3 years ago #
  24. PrincessEagle
    Flying High

    Hey obervanteen, thanks for your comments here and there! It's always nice to get feedback.. so thanks! sorry only replying now, just been busy here.

    Posted 3 years ago #
  25. observanteen
    trying to shteig in midos

    You're welcome:)

    Posted 3 years ago #
  26. observanteen
    trying to shteig in midos

    Dear diary,

    On your shoulder
    I shed my tears
    On your paper
    I expressed my fears
    My thoughts and dreams
    With you I shared
    I wept to you
    While no one cared.
    When I felt
    Alone, scared and cold
    It was you
    Whom my story I told
    When all was gone -
    My faith, strength and pride
    I always turned
    Toward your side.

    But now is time
    To fill a different page;
    One that does not
    Contain confusion or rage
    I've come now
    To share my joy
    My everlasting simcha
    Which no one can destroy
    I've come to tell you
    That my Father up there
    Has never forgotten
    His daughter so dear.

    Posted 3 years ago #
  27. blabla
    Member

    hi guys i'm back again :)

    I can't believe its reality,
    it all just seems too crystal clear,
    I'm so happy and so free,
    this mood can't disappear.

    I treasure every moment,
    each breath I take in deeply,
    a meaningful understanding on life,
    after climbing this mountain steeply.

    I'm not done, not recovered,
    yet I've had some real life learning,
    to be appreciate and acknowledged,
    practice all that I was yearning.

    I've been so happy, spunky,
    respected and commended,
    I wasn't TRYING to impress,
    no falsehood was intended.

    Hashem thank You for being so nice to me ...sometimes I thought He wasn't there

    Posted 3 years ago #
  28. observanteen
    trying to shteig in midos

    Glad to hear, blabla:)

    Posted 3 years ago #
  29. PrincessEagle
    Flying High

    Glad to hear too blabla! You write so well, keep expressing yourself in this way! Keep going, you can do it!

    WOW Observantteen! You write so well.. you convey so much feeling and yes, having been through so much and coming out better and stronger.. i hope we all manage to do that!

    Have a good shabbos!

    Posted 3 years ago #
  30. observanteen
    trying to shteig in midos

    Thanks, Princess. Nice to hear from you! Have a wonderful Shabbos!

    Posted 3 years ago #
  31. blabla
    Member

    B"H I've had a short break from the horrible depression but having severe anxiety. Hope it lasts...

    Posted 3 years ago #
  32. am yisrael chai
    We await your rejoining us!

    blabla
    What a splendid soul you are
    You really are a shining star
    You let us know when you felt better
    In a very moving poem/letter

    Posted 3 years ago #
  33. blabla
    Member

    I was going through my school stuff from last year and found some old poems dumped in that were written in the height of it.

    my mind is racing,
    thoughts are chasing,
    my heart is fearing,
    friendships tearing,
    my being's burning,
    insides churning,
    words are stinging,
    pain they're bringing,
    forever binging,
    always cringing,
    then I'm purging,
    shortly after splurging,
    school's compelling,
    brokenhearted yelling,
    lonely and trying,
    for comfort I'm crying,
    confidence shrinking,
    to the depths I'm sinking,
    for care I'm yearning,
    no one does I'm learning.

    Depression:
    Depression's like a sword,
    plunged deep, deep down,
    into the depths of your soul,
    and no way of survival but death.

    Depression's like being stranded on an island,
    abandoned and alone,
    with no way of survival but drowning.

    depression's like wearing clothing with pins,
    pricking you in ever direction,
    torturous pain,
    with no way out but to let them in.

    depression's like being trapped in a fire,
    a blazing, raging fire,
    that burns, scorches and blisters,
    with no way out but to burn alive.

    depression's like being in a room full fo partying,
    sitting in the midst unnoticed,
    not a kind soul in sight,
    and there's no way out but to melt.

    depression's like being struck with cancer,
    destroying you against your will,
    with therapy like chemo, causing more pain,
    and there's no way out but to succumb to its vengeance.

    depression's like being attacked by an animal,
    a vicious, wild creature,
    eating you part by part,
    with no way out but to surrender.

    depression's like being on the train tracks,
    with trains racing by and crushing you,
    you're crumbling with every strike,
    and there's no way out but death.

    Suicide:
    suicide's like being swallowed whole,
    in the mouth of a shark,
    being bitten and chewed,
    until you're DEAD.

    suicide's like being in the sea,
    the deepest depths of the ocean,
    with an iron rod weighing you down,
    unable to breath, choking up water,
    until you DROWN.

    suicide's like being strapped to a table,
    surrounded by terrorists,
    eager to slaughter and chop you up,
    until you are in PIECES.

    suicide's like being stuck under books,
    a gigantic pile of heavy books,
    just growing heavier and bigger,
    being thrown at you in every direction,
    until you're CRUSHED.

    The world has turned against me,
    misery encircles me,
    suicide overtakes me,
    all the people crush me.

    the firs burns me,
    the rope entangles me,
    the glass shatters me,
    falling beaks me.

    water drowns me,
    knives stab me,
    doors trap me,
    disease fails me.

    silence robs me,
    being snobbed ruins me,
    excluded destroys me,
    everyone kills me.

    I have some more I'll do soon

    Posted 3 years ago #
  34. am yisrael chai
    We await your rejoining us!

    blabla

    You see you've left the worst behind
    You're exhibiting a more happy state of mind
    We're all thrilled for you here in the CR
    That you've accomplished so much and have come so far

    You've worked hard and earned every bit of success
    You're probably thanking G-d every moment, there's no excess!
    Life generally comes with ups and downs
    But you'll rebound more quickly & with much fewer frowns :)

    Posted 3 years ago #
  35. blabla
    Member

    I'm slipping a little...a bit scared. Yes, I no realize how I grew from my challenges.

    Posted 3 years ago #
  36. moskidoodle
    Roy G. Biv™

    i like dinosaurs and cheese buttons and cake
    put em all together you get dinoseesonake

    Posted 3 years ago #
  37. am yisrael chai
    We await your rejoining us!

    blabla
    You've slipped a little, you're a bit scared
    But look how well so far you have fared
    You'll bounce back quicker than ever before
    Life has great things for you in store, I'm sure

    Posted 3 years ago #
  38. WIY
    Managed to post for 3 years without getting a subtitle

    Ayc
    i can't post on the hangman thread but I think the answer is hurricane.

    Posted 3 years ago #
  39. blabla
    Member

    apprehension, confusion,
    fear and dread,
    scared of the unknown,
    I just wish I were dead.

    another year of school,
    more nightmares to endure,
    I wish I knew myself,
    confident and sure.

    My body trembles,
    chills race through,
    I shake in fear,
    as I start the year anew.

    Others dread the tests,
    the homework and learning,
    but I dread the social scene,
    for friendships I'm yearning.

    I feel as though I've lost,
    everything i once gained,
    the happiness, assurance,
    confidence I haven't maintained.

    Posted 3 years ago #
  40. am yisrael chai
    We await your rejoining us!

    blabla

    Change is hard, new beginnings can cause stress
    Most people will say this if they truly confess
    So you are no different than others out there
    Who are somewhat nervous about the new school year

    You will be" pass through with flying colors
    And will be"H develop friendship with others
    Just give yourself time, expect the usual ups and downs
    And you'll begin experiencing yourself more smiles than frowns ;)

    Posted 3 years ago #
  41. PrincessEagle
    Flying High

    AYC you always say such nice things, i love your posts! (if you look quite a few posts up i actually posted something i wrote! I like your comments, did i mention??! jk)

    Blabla, ayc said it ... i just wanted to comment to tell you we're here for you... it IS difficult but you CAN do it!! Don't forget, you're strong! Hold on tight, hold on a little longer, it WILL get easier... it must! Don't let yourself fall back down, keep that confidence up, we all know that you are a great kid, with a lot going for you, you seem to have depth that others do not, those who are your friends are LUCKY. Don't let yourself put you down!
    We're rooting for you!

    Posted 3 years ago #
  42. blabla
    Member

    You might not believe it but your encouragement really has helped me.
    Another poem:

    The image flashes
    I see my heart,
    bleeding inside me
    torn apart.

    the wounds so deep,
    blood is splattered,
    destroyed and crumbled,
    in pieces its shattered.

    once so young,
    innocent and pure,
    naive, ignorant,
    of good future was sure.

    and carefree young girl,
    my life's now switched around,
    I'm a heartbroken soul,
    pain and misery I've found.

    What has happened,
    to my blissful, youthful days?
    my teachers and elders,
    seem younger in so many ways.

    do they understand?
    do they know pain?
    have they suffered in life too?
    are my cries in vain?

    Posted 3 years ago #
  43. am yisrael chai
    We await your rejoining us!

    PrincessEagle
    "AYC you always say such nice things, i love your posts! (if you look quite a few posts up i actually posted something i wrote! I like your comments, did i mention??! jk)"

    I apologize for the oversight
    Thanks for letting me set things right
    I'm glad you brought it to my attention
    So I could read the poem that you mention

    Your poem should definitely be published
    Your message that Jews not feel arbitrarily punished
    With themes of hope and trust that you've cleverly woven
    We should believe in the Justice and continue to daven

    Absolutely LOVED this poem a ton
    Don't make us wait long till the next one!

    (perhaps you might consider adding "seeming/apparent/obvious" in
    'I let tragedies happen with no "apparent" source')

    Posted 3 years ago #
  44. PrincessEagle
    Flying High

    hey ayc, thank you so much for your warm response!! It's a good idea to add the word "apparent" but it'll make the sentence too long.. not that it's good structure in that way anyway.. i don't think it could be published - nobody would accept it!
    "Don't make us wait long till the next one!" well unless i could email to you privately i don't know about that!!
    Blabla, how are you doing?

    Posted 3 years ago #
  45. am yisrael chai
    We await your rejoining us!

    PrincessEagle
    "i don't think it could be published - nobody would accept it!"

    I respectfully disagree. It has a universal theme and is well thought out.

    "unless i could email to you privately i don't know about that!!"
    Editor/mods?
    ===============================

    blabla & happiest
    You were concerned with the beginning of a new school year...hope it was much better than you expected.

    Posted 3 years ago #
  46. Climbing mountains
    acrophobic

    am yisrael chai, I just want to say that I've noticed across the board how warm, kind, caring and thoughtful you are. It's exceptional and it really inspires me. Thank you.

    Posted 3 years ago #
  47. PrincessEagle
    Flying High

    Climbing mountains, i fully agree!! (and i think it's nice of you to say that to ayc!)
    AYC - thanks ... if you follow the link you'll see that i posted on the other thread... ...

    Posted 3 years ago #
  48. am yisrael chai
    We await your rejoining us!

    I humbly appreciate your kind words.
    Climbing Mountains, I don't see your profile so I can't even see where you've posted. But what I do know is that it takes one to know one!
    PrincessEagle, "i don't think it could be published - nobody would accept it!
    "Don't make us wait long till the next one!" well unless i could email to you privately i don't know about that!!"
    I hope you are published soon and I just set up a temporary address aycamyisraelchai on the gmail's account and the mods can delete it in a bit if it goes through. In the meantime, I'm glad to see that you are keeping up with your sugar levels. Do you have any inspiring words for getting rid of the nosh for some of us noshaholics?
    I saw your link, thanks!
    Keep up the good work on both fronts, PE!

    Posted 3 years ago #
  49. PrincessEagle
    Flying High

    Lol well cool! i actually posted the link just for this reason that you find a way of contacting me (i.e. i also posted email add.) ... well b.i.t soon than!

    Posted 3 years ago #
  50. am yisrael chai
    We await your rejoining us!

    We're up to the 7th page already!

    If someone can write something about Sept. 11th, I would be very grateful.
    TIA.

    Posted 3 years ago #

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