Poetry will not lie. And I've tried. It is a great oracle and equalizer in that way. Of course you have to be a poet to use it And you my friend are every inch that description. Skillfully done. In the mind they riot. Indeed. Thanks for Sharing.

IO

This is how writing saved my life. It changed how I approach my relationship with my wife. It made me aware of how I felt in a manor I could revisit. I became able to “edit” my thoughts and separate them into two piles. Reactive and genuine. Reactive thoughts owned me, it made relationships difficult. I realize now that I was in survival mode and I didn’t really have to be there.

You can’t lie to yourself in ink. When you read it later it you realize, “I don’t feel that way about this”. It’s a magnificent filter.

This is a treasure
Tim

This is delicious. I love this it's saying so much with so few words.

Nothing I'd change except maybe remove the *** at the end.

Really, Well done!!! I thoroughly enjoyed this.

Kind regards Jayne

You know I am a big fan of bravity and this really satisfied my morning.
I especially like:

in the mind
they riot
They sure do until they find their way to pens and papers.
Always appreciate sharing your words dear.

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