codependency
a poem
might i juxtapose your new repose
spring to life like a wild grove
find meaningless meaning in faith's trove
while you sink into despair?
.
yeah i'll move like a honeybee would
seeking pollen on the backs of your moods
(like you're a flower that's wilting soon)
then i'll take to the air!
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oh puzzle piece, oh sad/joy pie
i may never fully understand why
one of us drinks the rain from the sky
so the other can repair.
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as if each life has a happiness tax
and we're filing jointly to cover that
traveling farther away on the same track—
is this burden ever there?
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surely soon again i'll be unwell
and like the tolling of a bell
you'll hear lost inspiration swell...
this duality's unfair.
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If You Love Me, You'll Do It
I met Jason when I was five years old. I could say that I loved him from the moment I saw him. He was so handsome to me and I felt in awe by his presence. When they introduced him as the new kid in school, I wanted to be his friend right away. I remember it like it was yesterday. I remember his smile and how he didn't seem shy. He appeared confident and ready to learn. I waved at him and said "hello," before anyone else could even say a word. He sat next to me, and I asked him if he wanted to be friends. He looked so happy as he said, "Yes!"
By Sidney Smith (Sid Smith)7 days ago in Fiction
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Gorgeous, Morgana. Every single line is just gorgeous. It's hard to pick a favorite, but I really loved "i may never fully understand why, one of us drinks the rain from the sky, so the other can repair." Beautifully done!
As ever, a wonderful poem. I love how it winds together as though in eb and flow it compliments the subject perfectly. The 4th stanza is my favourite. Had me grinning from ear to ear. Congratulations on the top story. 🥰
Stunning work! Congratulations on top story! 🌹
This made me so emotional! Such a poignant and beautifully written poem! Congratulations on your Top Story!
Fantastic work
Amazing
AMAZING! congrats on TS
great read
Codependency often emerges in relationships when individuals rely excessively on each other for validation, identity, and emotional well-being. In codependent dynamics, one person's sense of self becomes intertwined with the other's, leading to a cycle of enabling and neediness. This can hinder personal growth and autonomy, fostering emotional imbalance. Addressing codependency requires self-awareness, setting boundaries, and cultivating individual identities. Just like debugging code, identifying and rectifying these patterns is crucial for healthier connections, fostering interdependence rather than reliance. Remember, strong relationships are built on mutual support and respect, allowing each person to flourish independently while sharing a meaningful bond. https://simplified.com/templates
I so much love this, my favorite is one of us drinks the rain from the sky, so the other can repair
Oh dear goodness...This right here! I thought I wanted to quote the opening lines until I got to the middle stanzas and my brain just took a screenshot of every word, every line, every rhyme, every feeling, every thought. You have definitely lived life, and I can relate. Congratulations on Top Story!
The stanza with the honeybee is my very favorite! Beautiful imagery :)
nice
Holy smokes this is outstanding. "seeking pollen on the backs of your moods" 🤦♂️ "oh sad/joy pie" 🤯 "as if each life has a happiness tax and we're filing jointly to cover that" 👏 Unreal, Morgana. Your language is exquisitely dense yet still somehow completely accessible. Truly remarkable. The insights you point to in this piece resonate with truth and clarity -- a further accomplishment, considering the nature of your topic is so foggy by definition. Bravo on this beautiful, heartbreaking work. Thank you for sharing this piece of yourself with us. 💙
I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. How each of my triumphs means someone was defeated, and how in order for someone else to shine, I must be cast into the shadows. I do think we take turns playing supportive roles in each other’s dreams, and I think whoever dreams the biggest is the star of the moment. And ultimately, this is progress for the human race as a whole. You said so much in these few lines, and I admire that. My favorite: “as if each life has a happiness tax and we're filing jointly to cover that” Congrats on your Top Story! 🥂
This was beautiful but also a little saddening, with the idea that one's happiness costs the other theirs... The line "as if each life has a happiness tax" hit a different cord with me! Beautiful written and concisely said! Congrats on Top Story Morgana!
This has such a great flow to it. It just rolls of the tongue. So very well done. Congrats on Top Story
Congratulations on top story 💝
Excellent piece😉❤️📝👌Congratulations on your Top Story🎉
Damn what a first line!
Woah, Morgana! What a gorgeous poem with so many deep and magical lines– and the cadence and rhyming were absolutely sublime! Lovely to see you again! 💞💫
You're my favourite poet on this platform ☘
A well deserved top story! Incredible poem, and amazing imagery.
Not entirely surprised to see this here. Congrats on a fine Top Story, Morgana!
Sending hugs for this , lovely words to fall through