Depression – Page 4 – Another Fearless Year

May 20, 2015

Eucalyptus on the Wind

The scent of eucalyptus calms me, brings me a sense of peace and tranquility. Essential oils enthusiasts say it’s supposed to be energizing, but it doesn’t have that effect on me. Growing up in Southern California, I lived one block off the main drag into...

Impossible Madness

Why does it feel like I’ve lost you when you aren’t even dead? Why am I the only one who wants to make amends? Why does it have to be so hard after all these years? Maybe it’s the tears mine and yours, and theirs,...

Poetry Comments: 14

February 8, 2015

Cardboard Evangelism (Miracles)—A Found Poem

This morning in church we had a visit from a group of men from our local Teen Challenge ministry. The sermon was about how God still performs miracles and these men shared how they are each a miracle. They did so in a very unique...

Poetry Comments: 3

December 16, 2014

Without a Wound?

I don’t usually reblog stuff. There is enough bouncing around in my own head that needs to get out onto my blog. But I just reread Without a Wound? on the Broken Believers blog. I cry every time I read it. This thought that “Without your...

Mental Health Comments: 2

June 3, 2014

Darkness to Light – Take Two

The prompt over at dVerse Poets Pub today is to think of our words as seeds and to consider what we want to grow from what we write. I decided to share a revised version of a poem I wrote almost three years ago. I...

Poetry Comments: 14

February 17, 2014

Unheard – A Sedoka (Sort of)

The deafening sound of a cry unheard, silenced ‘ere it had a chance at life Echoes whispering in a mother’s heart and soul aching to hear what’s unheard * * * * * 2/25/14 Update: Shared this for dVerse Poets Pub Open Link Night today...

Poetry Comments: 8

January 15, 2013

Broken Heart of Love – A Poem

Broken Heart of Love This searing pain in my heart I wish it would go away I pray for it to leave me But it is love I would be hollow without it I watch you drowning in a sea of turmoil and fear I...

Poetry Comments: 5

January 14, 2013

A Mighty Fortress

I don’t usually reblog posts from other blogs, but this one really touched me today. Bryan Lowe has written a great many encouraging and helpful posts, this is but one. I always appreciate his perspective as one who struggles himself with bipolar disorder and some...

Mental Health Comment: 1

September 15, 2012

Not Better Off Dead – A Poem

The Poetics prompt at dVerse Poets Pub today is to write about a first time for something. I thought of something that I have only done once, and am thankful I’ve never had happen again. But there are people who have had this happen so...

Poetry Comments: 12

June 12, 2012

Confession – A Villanelle

Several months ago (or maybe longer) the Form for All lesson at dVerse Poets Pub was on the villanelle form. At the time is seemed too hard and so I didn’t try writing one. But my poetry knowledge and skill has come a long way since then....

Poetry Comments: 9

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Another Fearless Year

Tag: Depression

Eucalyptus on the Wind

Impossible Madness

Cardboard Evangelism (Miracles)—A Found Poem

Without a Wound?

Darkness to Light – Take Two

Unheard – A Sedoka (Sort of)

Broken Heart of Love – A Poem

A Mighty Fortress

Not Better Off Dead – A Poem

Confession – A Villanelle

Tag: Depression

Eucalyptus on the Wind

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Impossible Madness

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Cardboard Evangelism (Miracles)—A Found Poem

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Without a Wound?

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Darkness to Light – Take Two

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Unheard – A Sedoka (Sort of)

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Broken Heart of Love – A Poem

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A Mighty Fortress

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Not Better Off Dead – A Poem

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Confession – A Villanelle

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