May 16, 2019
Well, I’ve done it. Done it to myself.
Given myself a case of good ol’ fashioned
Computer eye strain. Yep. Working too much
And staring too long at the screen.
And this time Mr. Cat is making sure I nap-no peeking
No cheating…
Herbal eyewashes–time to shut down; go
Within and listen
To the Inner Voice…
I’ll be back, but until then
I leave you with a favorite piece from my story:
And From Your Ashes I Arise
Chapter 4
Nov 27, 2017
“Get over it!”
They said.
But it was too big
And I was too small.
“Let it go!”
I was told.
But it followed me.
I tried to go around it
But soon found it was everywhere…
I had no other choice but to go through it.
And to my surprise
A
Door
Opened.
It was dark inside,
However,
With
Each
Step
I
Took–
A warm glow in my heart
And a smile on my face
Grew brighter and brighter…
And
Now
I can see
More clearly
All the images
That once haunted me
Are nothing
More than
Shadows
Flickering.
If you liked this piece there’s more to the story…
https://growingupsideways.blog/2019/01/26/and-from-your-ashes-i-arise/
Be well and may God bless
With love and gratitude,
NZain 🌼
“I can see
More clearly
All the images
That once haunted me
Are nothing
More than
Shadows
Flickering.”
This is amazing ❤ I’m so happy that you’ve moved on and healed fro your troubles. You’re very strong indeed 😊
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Thank you for saying so! I hope this inspires others to see—and have courage. 🙂
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LOVE THIS! I love the dramatic focus and movement in that piece!
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Oh good—I’m glad you felt the movement—the only way is in and through….
🙏🏻
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I’m sorry to hear so and hope you will have good rest and be back soon ❤ thank you for re-sharing this poem, I still enjoy reading it 🙂 Stay well!
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Thank you, dear Huguette. All is well, slowly going—lavender tea eye compress. Be back soon with renewed focus :). Glad you enjoyed this poem again. 🥰
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Great then 😊 take good care ❤️😊
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I hope you will be able to rest your eyes well and that you will be back soon! But don’t rush things, that could make it worse, just relax until it’s better.😃😺Beautiful cat!
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Good morning Steve and Muffin-thank you for the well wishes. No rush, slowly going. Lots of lavender tea eye compress. Be back soon with renewed focus and direction. Cats really are wonderful! Be well :)🐥
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Good to hear from you NZ! Muffin meows hi as well, looking forward to your return!😃😺
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I won’t write too much because you shouldn’t be reading it! I love this part of your poem, validation of fears plus a good dose of hope. Rest up my friend!! 🧡💜
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This makes me smile.
I’m resting well with lavender tea eye compress. Back soon with renewed focus.
Be well, my friend…🐥
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Glad to make you smile! Keep resting 🌸🌱🌼
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I loved it. Will have to read on…
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OMG what a shocker that was to read and get to the end and see you nominated me! Thank you so much! Now get some sleep…lol
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You deserve it! And i do hope you have fun with it—no stress—I look forward to your answers. Ok, it’s lavender tea eye compress time…
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This is intensely amazing! I love this so much. You’re an amazing person with a gift for turning pages on people’s mind.
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🥰
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Please tell me the name of your cat is actually Mr. Cat. That is the most dignified cat name I think I’ve ever- and he’s so cute I can’t even…
I love how this poem feels- it starts with a sort of neurotic paradox, that those suffering from mental illness (or any emotional struggle really) behave as they do because they don’t feel sure that change will help them. But then the step through that darkness and suddenly the catharsis- that it was all not as bad as I had thought and I feel damn better now.
Loved it, as always.
Keep writing, my friend.
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You got it! Step through….
And yes, Mr. Cat. Sometimes called Mr. Kitty-winkles 🙂
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Absolute. Perfection.
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Brilliantly written… super!
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Thank you, Sir 🙂
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You’re sincerely welcome!
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I really enjoyed the poem. I could read it again, and I will after posting this comment.
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Oh I’m glad you enjoyed this one! And to read it again is quite a compliment, thank you 🙂
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Sounds like a healing cleansing of the soul🤗
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🥰 yeah—sometimes I need to do that.
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We all do for sure!
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Absolutely.
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