Cathartic Release
Poem and some inspiration for anyone that needs it!
By Paul StewartPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read
Photo by J'Waye Covington on Unsplash
Overlooked again
Underappreciated?
Maybe? maybe not
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Won't let it hold me
Back, down or out from trying
I'll dust myself off
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Won't let the bitter
Internal thoughts and feelings
Take me down too low
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Until the next time
When there's another chance to
Maybe get the win
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Thanks for reading!
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Paul Stewart
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Comments (20)
Nice! 👏
Well now! Wasn’t this just the saviour poem at just the right time!!!!! 😇🥹 Thanks Paul
This is great attitude. Hang in there. You're fabulous.
Love this encouragement. You are a light, my friend. I am sorry you've been feeling down and out, though. I'm slowly learning to detach my heart from expectation, and most importantly, any sense of logic. And hey, since when is art logical? ❤️❤️❤️
Paul... this is a great piece and a wonderful reminder, pal! Dusting myself off... a LOT. lol! So happy you are here putting your work into our feeds!
I have written too many words about what to do when you have not won a contest, but I prefer your response. Thanks!
Loved this! And here it on every level! Half the time i'm teetering 'jesus christ this person spells their nane right and gets a top story in 20 minutes and OMG I'm so shit, I should kill all the pens' 🤣. I just read the first runner up by Lydia Stewart (and working through) All I can think is WTF am I doing anywhere there? It's all so abitary. Dean's is amazing x. And, YOU are a phenomenal writer and even more than that a wonderful human being who supports others even when they are completly new, freaking the hell out and just in need of a little encouragement. And there you were!
Awww, Paul. Judges Smudges. They're all just air bubbles. And what's the purpose of an air bubble? Yes, nothing! But you sir, you are a writer. A writer you wins each time he writes. For to write is to win. Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️🍩🥐
I'm with Heather on this one. Both on you being a winner & me (not Heather) serving as a repellant.
Very inspirational, Paul. Good work
You are a winner in my eyes :) And I appreciate the positivity although I think I repel it like two magnets pushed together.
Great! Hope You gonna win next time ! :)
always appreciate the inspiration my friend!
Super!!! Excellent
Great work! Stay positive!
Hang in there Paul 👍
Extremely relatable lol Love that we have these feelings together 😂
I'm sure I'm not the only one who will find this very relatable! Well done, Paul!
that's exactly why I keep trying. Life is too short to just give up. thank you for sharing your thoughts. You are an inspiration.
Loved this little dose of inspiration 🫶 sometimes I need to remind myself that I do whatever I do for me and not for anyone else’s attention or approval. Thank you for bringing that up!