Before, it would arrive,
And then withdraw;
I'm simply a little ill.
Shuddering perspective,
Questioning every line.
Is this what they truly meant when they said
I would lose my mind?
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Nicholas Browning (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Just a simple work to pass the time my friends. I like poems that only have two stanzas. They're awesome. See you all soon!
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Hope it don't mean you're questioning every line of poetry that you write?! You would never finish a poem!
It's a painful thing, haha. No biggie though, the words are nice to me.
Good write. Your mind is not lost if you can create these words.
A method to the madness, sir. Thanks Finch.
I am more and more beginning to appreciate short works and rarely write anything much longer these days. They can pack a punch and often leave the reader wanting more - like this great shortie.
Thank you very much for your saying so my friend. They are indeed a wonderful thing.
I must have lost my mind and then.... well questioning every line of a draft idea until its..... is 'publishable' a value statement or an excuse for my giving up? .... then there's mindfulness .... I'll stick to plumbing i think.
That's pretty much the gist of it, more or less.
You better now?! (heehee). I seem to get longer! doh! Well, I should not waffle then.
I dunno, got a bit of writer's block. lol. What about you? Doing okay?
Yes thanks N. Not to brag, because some days I write nothing at all, then others day one, two, or even three in a day. I got a queue of poems waiting at the moment!
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Awesome writing Nicholas. I have to visit you more times.
Thank you very much for your saying so, and for stopping by!
I asked for your friendship because I tend to read more from my friends.
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To you Nicholas, it might have been 'just a simple work to pass the time', but to me this is a very relevant and well written poem. As I get older I do worry sometimes of 'losing my mind'. It is happening to a brother in law, and it is not funny!
Just think, the worst thing that can happen to a writer, be he good or bad doesn't matter, as long as he considers himself a writer, is losing his mind. What is the alternative? Mindless TV?
I love your writing, and would love to have you join my circle of friends. I usually read all 'friend' poems, and then, if I have time, I pick and choose from the general section. Sometimes I miss the ones I want to read.
I would be most delighted to join that circle, sir. Losing your mind is no joke, I understand that. It's not a good thing. Sometimes it cripples, and if you have no control over it then it can be a madness without a method. I'm honored you've said these things, thank you.
A feeling that many of us encounter at times, great write Nicholas!
Living within the truth is always complex, sir. Thank you for the read!
It was my pleasure!
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