I know when I’m stressed because…
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I know when I’m stressed because my face starts getting numb.
I know when I’m stressed because I want to run.
Away…
I know when I’m stressed because I don’t have any energy to answer the phone.
I know when I’m stressed because I hardly want to write a simple poem.
Away…
I know when I’m stressed because I just stop caring.
I know when I’m stressed because I just feel like swearing.
Away…
[ ~ ~ ~ ]
He chased after the setting sun and it gladly fried him into a charred crisp of ash that the wind blew into the ocean and he was no longer stressed.
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Rowan Finley
Father. Academic Advisor. Musician. Writer. My real name is Jesse Balogh.
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Comments (4)
Oof, that ending took a turn! I can totally relate to this and also I've noticed some of these lines in you.
Writing is a good outlet. Stress is multifaceted, as are the ways to reduce or release it. I still think box breathing is a great stress reducer.
Your stress leads to write a poem. It's a powerful solution dear poet.
😁What an amazing ending and way to rid yourself of stress! I am stressed a lot most days for no real reason.