The 7 Valley
the 7 valley of life the first is the flower of lily it beauty that surrounds it
the lily of the meadow is the grace and beauty through the decade shown in the hill of turmoil and despair
the lily of Meadow has many beautiful things some carved by memory other by earth but flawless in their making and no ruin to be found
the 7 valley of life the second is a forest of dreams made the drea...
Thursday 5th August 2021 11:32 pm
Derek
This poem is deeply personal to me and is about my time I spent as a crisis worker helping people who were experiencing mental health emergencies or attempts of suicide. The subject of this poem is suicide; please know that its contents could be triggering. If you or someone you know and love are experiencing suicidal thoughts or need to reach out, please don't hesitate to talk to someone. You are...
Saturday 10th October 2020 7:40 am
Governed by a Two-Edged Knife
Governed by a Two-Edged Knife
(There is an urgent need to raise awareness of mental health issues in the community. No longer can they be swept under the carpet out of sight and out of mind. I would normally present this first in the Mental Health Unit of the Like-Minders Society Theme Park. Something said post it on the WOL site now)
I'm governed by a two-edged knife
A dem...
Sunday 22nd December 2019 6:05 am
Brexit psychosis
Yesterday the first official case of a new mental issue termed 'Brexit Psychosis' was diagnosed, this will proberly continue long after the deal like a form of PTSD......
Brexit psychosis
A new type of
Hypnosis
Caused by
An atrocious osmosis
Of Nothingness!
Thursday 3rd October 2019 11:58 am
The Rollercoaster which we name Bipolar
Up swings
Low swings
Irritable swings
Whenever the bell rings.
Time to change so soon?
Oh thankyou for the gloom
Its not like I needed mental room
I'll just listen to your tune.
Is it time for bed,
Or are you not done yet?
This endless strain of thoughts
Feeling like I'm making a case In front of the courts
Barely awake, but barely conscious?
You'll wish you'd had your bedroom blessed
...
Wednesday 22nd August 2018 5:24 pm
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