> Does anybody write poetry?, Writing poetry is great therapy.

[sleeping beauty]

I started writing poetry to help me cope with difficult issues, and it has been very theraputic for me. You'd be surprised how much it helps. As a matter of fact, I have become quite good at it. And other people look to me to write poetry to help them deal with their difficulties. The only problem is it takes me forever to write each one because I CAN'T STAY AWAKE!!!! Does anybody else write?

[Toph4er]

heh staying awake is a problem, but maybe your dreams can inspire you . How about posting some of your work here. Now I'm not a big fan of poetry myself to be honest, but I will be that there is someone here who does like poetry. Acctually I can like reading it, just writing I'm not a big fan of. Then there's the Romantasists (I think this is them...)...they need to learn that people arn't trees...or invisible eyes! Other than them though, I do like reading poetry...I just hope I haven't offended if that is the kind of poetry you like, just my opinion

[flipflop]

I used to write poetry but as of late I've been writing in my journal. Unfortunately I am not very good at that because I have about 2 months to catch up on! I write (or wrote haha) in it because it helps my memory. In 5 years I can look back and read about what on earth I was doing in 2007 because I most likely will not remember! It is very theraputic. I write down the events that happen to me, and how that makes me feel. Many journal entries are similar to the 'venting' post on this forum.
I plan on writing poetry again once I catch up on my journal. I will post them here once I do that.

[Toph4er]

I need to write down things to remember this morning...seriously, I can't remember what my homework is . I can only write when "inspired" which mostly isn't in the area of poetry, its mostly an inspiration during a night-before-due essay, but they do tend to end up well.

I really liked that poem you sent me, by the way, sleeping beauty.

Chris"Toph4er"

[sleeping beauty]

I don't remember which one I sent, but thanks, I appreciate that.

[SleepyAVON]

Here is one I wrote very recently.

My Heart Glows Today, because I Helped Someone.
By Rachel Russell

Today my heart glows because I could help.
Dark in the night of our lives we walk alone,
But together, when we reach out for help,
An angel is there, someone who understands.

Tears of joy stream down my face, because she called.
When faced with chronic illness, we are terrified.
So many questions, so few who understand.
Does anyone out there Know what I am going through?

A smile glows in my heart today, because I could help.
Like a diamond, I feel the warm joy of feeling worthwhile.
The reason, the purpose of posting my story on Myspace, Fulfilled.
Today is the day I can comfort and reassure a friend I have yet to meet.

When not knowing what's going on with our body, the fear, the worry;
To find an understanding shoulder is not easy to find.
Others think you're lazy, though the exhaustion attacks us...
Against our will, the cloak of sleepiness overwhelms....
We are trapped if we do not reach for answers.

My heart glows today, because Someone reached out for help.
Narcolepsy is no picnic, and without each other, terrifying.
No one knows you like another with Narcolepsy.
No one else can tell the jokes only we can laugh about.

Thank you, dear friend, for reaching out today.
I know I don't have money, but understanding I am rich in.
I hope I could help you, and that you know...
Thank you for making my heart glow with joy.
Thank you for calling me,
For Giving me the privilege of being there for you.

[Lily]

Narcolepsy...

What you take away
I can’t seem to replace
My dignity and confidence
Can you see it in my face?

In front of them I stand
The people in my life
Living in my own little world
On the edge of a sharp knife.

I don’t want them to see
How mixed up that I feel
So I act like nothings wrong
Yet my head spins like a reel.

I just want it to stop
The dreams and voices I hear
Normal is so out of reach
Do you understand my dear?

So long that I have gone
Without much needed rest
I just wish I could sleep
And for once feel at my best.

With every passing day
I fall further into debt
Oh the bill I owe
An I-owe-you I must accept.

What you take away
I can’t seem to replace
My normalcy and memory
Gone with out a trace.

Written by: Lily Whitewolf, April 15, 2008

[SleepyAVON]

Ahh, eloquently said Lily! Boy do I know about what n has taken away and Debt, Debt, Debt! We just lost our home to forclosure, it was so heartbreaking.

[Lily]

Thank you SleepyAvon. I am usually a little more positive but yesterday I was not in a very good mood...