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I want to share what I have written

KatieJ
Community Member

I have decided to write when I feel upset. And it is helping so much. I like poetry as it engages my mind beyond just the words... plus I like a happy ending which helps lol. I wrote this and felt inspired... I hope someone here enjoys the read.

Ive titled it 'survivor'

In my life I have seen many things as I'm sure have you too, there have been times of desperation, destitution but also times of opulence when due.

Through all the pain and struggles of which I have been forced to endure, my sights were set for greater things and that which I could not ignore;

That although those times did seem so bleak, dark days of pain and fear, I knew that I was not the only one and to some's struggles I could never come near.

Surrounded by the strength of family and friends I hold so dear, still a loneliness resided so deep and fed upon my fear

I saw the familiar pain in so many people's eyes, we all wore masks in desperation and convinced ourselves we were the masters of disguise

And yet as plain as day life's scars were burnt into our gaze, and the yearning to be one those who were free from our dark maze.

But then I left the maze below with sights set firmly to the sky, the frowns became less often and I found less need to cry. The skies were brighter day by day as I awoke from the mist, I gave up my crouch and stood up straight determination fueled my fists.

The fight for what was rightfully mine had well and truly begun, a battle that no one deserves and has made many come undone.

The battle for peace and happiness was that which I had to fight not just defend, once robbed by a jealous boy who thought he had the right to decide when my life should end.

Though the fight seemed never ending and still there are days I must be strong, I hope his time in prison has taught him he was wrong.

See I am stronger now despite the attempts to rob me of my life, if he comes again he will never be the victor of this fight.

I have risen above what he has done, a victim I am not, I have survived the war and now he is the one who will be forgot.

I accept the support and the light that bathes me with its warmth. I'm blessed with a life that my determination ensured I did achieve, full of that which no one can take, from the fog I have arisen the victor is awake!

Hope that was worth your time 🙂

 
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ron78
Community Member
well written 

KatieJ
Community Member

Thank you Ron, in the light of day I can see quite a few misplaced words my 3am brain didn't pick up... but I am proud of this one.

Whilst I wrote it with some parts aimed at a person, reading it now I can also see that he could be an analogy for mental illness... and now I like it even more haha.

Neil_1
Community Member

Dear Katiej

 

Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful poem – it took me on an epic ride;  through so much pain and trauma and then to finish on a wonderful high positive.

 

Beautiful stuff Katie.

 

Neil

KatieJ
Community Member
Thank you for your kind words Neil they brought a smile on a day when im am having to be strong 🙂

Neil_1
Community Member

Hi Katie

My pleasure;   and for all that we can try to do to support you during this time, please please come here as often as you feel ok to do so.   Cause you know we'll be here to try to provide whatever kind of guidance and most of all support to you as we can.

Being strong, being resilient can be such a tough task for us - so if there's anything we can do, please let us know.

Kind regards

Neil

 

HelenM
Community Member

Dear Katie,

I love that your poem has a happy ending. You tell us your battle ... which is the same as ours and that gives us hope for the future.

For me I have happy endings. I tend to go back into my depression/anxiety. It is nowhere near as bad as 12 years ago and I'm still battling. But I am learning all the time and learning to believe in the next happy ending. 

But well donefor fighting and finding that happy ending

Helen x

white knight
Community Champion
Community Champion

Hi Katie

Very nice poem.  I too find comfort in poetry. Started writing in 1990 and 250 poenms later am still writing.

Use search to find the "poetry corner" on these pages. So much talent here.

Tony    WK

Kar
Community Member

Hi Katie,

Beautiful poem, well written and if you had written it at any other time, it would have been different, you wrote it when you felt it even if you see flaws it has so much emotion that I truly understood.

You are very brave after all that you have gone through and I admire your spirit to not stay down but fight for your life. You are on the right track and many thanks for inspiring me 🙂

By the way, i'm not a poet, but you can certainly write… you seem to have a talent here.

Crickett
Community Member
Thank you for sharing your poem... I'm new to this forum and after a terrible break up this is exactly the words that I need to here.