When anatomy
becomes vulture pickings
neuroticism bonus-gifts friendship
Overweight
Overbite
Ideal candidates for surgeries I didn’t want
Merciless chorus screeched me
UNWORTHY
One morning
I held insufficient energy to care
Freedom came
in how beauty adoration-gazed me
with a love only I could touch
About the Creator
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Day 4 of Quitting
If this is how sobriety feels, maybe it’s better to go through life a little buzzed… this, along with other hits like, I want to kill myself, I wish I was dead, and I’m going to throw myself off a bridge have been the only thoughts on rotation these past few days. I promise myself that if, in a month, I still feel like this (‘this’ meaning despondent, full of rage, and simultaneously numb) I can go back to smoking. Until mid-February though? Nicotine is off the table.
By sleepy drafts5 days ago in Longevity
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Oh wow this was really good. Very visceral
Awesome. You're so mutitalented. I go from reading comedy of yours that makes me chortle-- to this self-love poem that makes me swoon. Your soul radiates. ⚡💙⚡
You have some amazing imagery here, and the last line is beautiful! Freedom from these pressures is priceless.
Your commentary is always scorching! 😁
You flame-broiled it Dani! Then, ate and left no crumbs! Go gurl! I'm inspired! ✊🏾🩷🫶🏾
A little creep especially the first two lines. But brilliantly executed! Well Done!!
Those first two lines made my skin crawl but they are brilliant! Love the triumphant closing lines too! Great work, Dani!
Beautiful, and goodness, I love those last lines. Well done.
This is raw and powerful. The imagery of self-perception, societal judgment, and ultimately self-acceptance is striking. The shift from external criticism to internal liberation is beautifully done. That last line—pure gold.
"I held insufficient energy to care Freedom came" That's such a blissful and liberating feeling. Loved your poem!
Beautiful!
Love it!
When all within us screams, "Unclean! Unworthy!" salvation comes in a singular gaze with the power to heal.
Magnificently expressed!!! Love it!!!❤️❤️💕
This was amazing, imagery was on point …
Truly interesting poetry with good topical perspective, particularly from my mental health viewpoint concerning body relatable images. Thought-provoking read indeed.