i drift
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i drift
away from you
and
from the parts of me
that know i am drifting
only later
do i see
my wake…
If You Get Too Close
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If you get too close, I’ll pull away
If you talk too kindly, I won’t stay
If you push too hard, I’ll say no
If you stay too long, I’ll just go
If you try too hard, I’ll soon leave
If you enquire too personally, I’ll simply deceive
But…`
I Withdraw
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I withdraw,
Please don’t take it personally,
It’s just what I do
To keep myself safe.
I want you to understand…
Read MoreLet Me Be Me
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I look different from the inside.
I know what you see,
But you don’t know what I hide,
You think it’s just smiles and glee.
Really I don’t feel safe to confide,
Cause’ I’ve got demons you see.
They cajole, sow doubts and chide,
Making me question what it is to be me…
Don't Worry About Me
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What's wrong, are you ok?
Why don't you come out and play?
Laugh, smile and have some fun.
It is just wonderful here in the sun!
Take a chance, live a little and smile.
You know we're only here for a little while.
You’re missing out on love, adventure and life.
We never see you, are you in strife?
Other Than Here
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The inner storm meets outer calm.
A silent fury.
Impotent rage not expressed.
Other than here,
Other than now…
The ABC's of Mental Illness
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A - Anxiety
Anxious animals apt at accentuating angst, apprehension, and annoyance.
B - BPD
Borderline bodies berating buddies based on biased beliefs.
C - Crisis Plan
Critical contracts created to consistently control crisis conundrums…
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