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Jan 04, 2023
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Sitting With Anger
I sat with my anger
Long enough to listen
For what I was feeling
Wasn't really anger at all
She introduced herself
As loneliness
Abandonment and grief
Emotions I buried deep
Triggered by false hope
Knowing he was way too kind
Realizing I am the same foolish girl
Who leads with love blind eyes
I told her I was tired
Told her I needed it to end
Anger smiled and nodded
Then put the razor in my hand
About This Poem
Style/Type: Free verse
Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism
Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft
Comments
Jackweb
2 years 6 months ago
I can bet it
Loneliness has a huge effects on people's lives. It would definitely stir series of thoughts that bangs in our ear. But, you too have the supremacy over your thoughts. I felt this piece! Excellent delivery!
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RoseBlack
2 years 6 months ago
Loneliness
Certainly does play havoc with your thoughts, especially when you keep making the same mistakes over and over. But you are correct...we do have the upper hand with our thoughts...sometimes...
Lavender
2 years 6 months ago
So...
just need to know that you are ok...
RoseBlack
2 years 6 months ago
I'm here
Using writing as an outlet for some really tough emotions these days. Thank you for asking.
Lavender
2 years 6 months ago
Hi, Carrie,
Hoping the very best for you, and that these tough emotions move aside and make room for peace and comfort.
L
Candlewitch
2 years 6 months ago
dear Carrie,
loneliness is a tough master with talons. but I have to say she is also inspirational! and some truly great poetry has been born by this Bitch! yours included.
*ever, eddy styx
*hugs, Cat
RoseBlack
2 years 6 months ago
Loneliness
And/or stupidity...I think I am falling into both these categories of late. But you are correct, some fabulous poetry has come from such feelings.
M4GG0TM3NT4L
2 years 6 months ago
Aha!!
This really resonates with me!! like, a lot. the flow is really nice and the wording is vivid. I think i know what the razor means, and if im right, i'm sorry that you feel that way.
RoseBlack
2 years 6 months ago
Hello
Thank you for the read and comment. Tough emotions are exactly as they sound and writing is a safe outlet. Thanks for stopping by.
Geezer
2 years 6 months ago
Hmmmm...
Maybe take a page from the book of Killer? Killer was born of the need to process my feelings of frustration in not being able to control my self-destructive behavior. He expresses the moral outrage of the norms, while satisfying his own anger. ~ Geez.
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RoseBlack
2 years 6 months ago
Perhaps
But I can't seem to drum up another identity at the moment. I am having a hard enough time with the one I have. It's funny that anger is really the least of what I feel when I look at it. It is more confusion and grief and disappointment in myself. Perhaps there is an alter ego in there somewhere.
Geezer
2 years 6 months ago
I understand...
It's not easy being smart, funny, and homicidal, but we can give you tips. ~ Geez, Killer, and Sir Gee.
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RoseBlack
2 years 6 months ago
I may need them
I seen to have lost my edge these days...let my guard down and the b**** go away. Maybe I need to bring her back....
Geezer
2 years 6 months ago
Yup...
it might be liberating! Maybe she could be a maneater! LoL Then her and Killer could have something in common other than electric guitars. LoL
~ Geez.
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RoseBlack
2 years 6 months ago
That could be interesting
Although she does enjoy how Killer plays the guitar!
Rula
2 years 6 months ago
Dear carrie
everyone got bad or tough times every now and then. I could never put these times on paper.
I think you are lucky enough to have some at least so well-expressed.
Hope all those feelings to leave sooner.
RoseBlack
2 years 6 months ago
Thank you Rula
Writing is surely my outlet for such difficult feelings. It is a bit of a catharsis for me. Thank you for your kind words and read.