Donations are essential to keep Write Out Loud going    

Transference and its counter

Am I making an impression...

Do I leave you bewildered with every expression...

Do you look forward like I do to our weekly sessions...

Or are my scribbled musings akin to aggression... 

An unbecoming, pathetic vie for attention...

I find you delightful and have a genuine fascination...

I am curiously eager, feelings bordering on intoxication.

 

But, apparently in therapy this complication is a welcomed and encouraged occurrence...

The alliance is stronger when there is transference.

What kind of sadistic voodoo is this at my expense...

Do you not understand the magnitude of these feelings and just how intense.

Today I want you, tomorrow I hate you because I can't have you, next week I'll die if I never get to see you.

Sometimes I feel like I am losing my head, others I lay thinking of you, hot and bothered in bed.

 

I know I am in no position to criticize...

But I don't think this a scenario with which you can empathize...

The pain and pleasure you inflict with those eyes...

The effort is it takes not to get lost in your smiles.

 

The confusion that ensues while my thoughts I try to navigate...

only those that aren't appropriate and boundary abiding do I relegate...

Or try to, at any rate.

 

 

( "PSYCHOBABBLING" )

depressionlifelonginglovemental illnessrelationships

◄ A Client's Woe

Rush Hour Treat... ►

Comments

Profile image

Flavia Gordon

Wed 23rd Sep 2020 23:30

Thanks for your kind words Shifa. Your poems are among the best I have read so far...xx

Profile image

Shifa Maqba

Tue 22nd Sep 2020 03:13

Pretty certain that this poem will resonate will many. Delicately written!

An excellent read!

Profile image

Flavia Gordon

Tue 22nd Sep 2020 00:11

I am glad my words made an impact Kimberly. I am grateful that you read and liked.x

Profile image

kimberly

Sat 12th Sep 2020 01:20

This line in particular struck me:

"Today I want you, tomorrow I hate you because I can't have you, next week I'll die if I never get to see you."

Am sure a lot of people can relate to this piece. Thank you for sharing.

Profile image

Flavia Gordon

Sat 5th Sep 2020 20:29

I am going to start slithering as my means to get around

I am sure I'll feel safer with that soft underbelly on the ground

Vulnerability is something I do dread

I usually avoid it by keeping down my head

This is a corny joke this much I do know

Putting fun and joke aside I do appreciate your feedback so

Flavia❤❤

Profile image

Flavia Gordon

Sat 5th Sep 2020 17:40

Thank you Tom. I really enjoyed writing this one. xx.

Hello Nicola,

Love and laughter
which I share with my daughter, I have an abundance of...

Nature and home cooked meals, I also indulge in. With you I agree, they have their appeal...

To form attachments and keep them, I fear I lack the skill.
So in therapy to learn, I hope I will.

Love to you as well❤

Nicola Beckett

Fri 4th Sep 2020 13:44

Therapy eh? Friendship love laughter and nature are the therapy I've found that works over the years and home made meals, x love to you

Profile image

Tom

Fri 4th Sep 2020 13:36

Many great lines here! The first verse in particular is really enjoyable to read.

If you wish to post a comment you must login.

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

Find out more Hide this message