Dear readers, sorry i've been absent. i love reading your works and leaving comments. i love this community. but there is A LOT going on right now, and i can't focus. but i'll be back again soon as things settle down. i look forward to that time i can focus, read and enjoy your poetry and stories, and share my thoughts with you.
On the poem: usually, i do not like to write dogmatically. but, this is something i have been thinking about recently and i decided to share what i have learned. artistically, i hate this piece. but i hope the message resonates with some people.
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I had something close to trauma. But not really trauma.
do not give into the temptation
of abandoning all hope.
I think, I had survived is what matters really, over everything.
To give up hope is truly tempting. But do not forsake your only lifeline. It was what had carried us this far. Right?
Just because it may had been "over". We still need to cherish our hope. thank you.
Thank you. Can you tell this to your friends.
Posted 2 Weeks Ago
2 of 2 people found this review constructive.
2 Weeks Ago
trauma is something that prevents us from living fully. it is not about how "bad" it is. suppose you.. read moretrauma is something that prevents us from living fully. it is not about how "bad" it is. suppose you know someone who has had it worse than you. doesn't make your hurt go away.
so, i wrote this poem for you as well. read it again if you like. i mean every word of it. --Ern
Fighting talk. A warrior’s words. Face the challenges that cross your pathway on your journey through life, whatever difficulty comes your way. Sound advice and inspirational too. Much strength in your words Ern. Thank you for sharing.
These are wise words. Life is challenging and as you say, "never leave your post". Stay in the fight and don't check out. Some Aren't strong, so encouraging words such as these may help.
Words of inspiration and uplifting the human spirit. We need all the encouragement we can get in this mad world of wars, money worship, moral declines, mental illnesses, political rumpus.
You write excellently!
Posted 3 Days Ago
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
3 Days Ago
thanks mate. i am glad you found even a little bit of inspiration through my work. hope to hear from.. read morethanks mate. i am glad you found even a little bit of inspiration through my work. hope to hear from you again real soon.
Artistically, the piece is human.
It’s a delightful reminder that life is indeed worth living.
Ern, our real lives takes a chunk out of our virtual lives, but our writing lives for ever.
Thank you for sharing this piece of eternity with us.
Posted 3 Days Ago
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
3 Days Ago
merci bien. i'm not sure this work will survive the end of the week, but i am glad that you had foun.. read moremerci bien. i'm not sure this work will survive the end of the week, but i am glad that you had found it.
A powerful message Erm but more often than not it is easier to write this message than live it.
Posted 5 Days Ago
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
3 Days Ago
alas, that is so. only love and presence can lead to true healing but words can give closure. i can .. read morealas, that is so. only love and presence can lead to true healing but words can give closure. i can not be there fr the person who needs me, so this is the second best i can do.
I love with all my heart the excellent advice you give to your reader in this eloquently penned poem, dear Ern M. You take your reader on a spiritual journey through your words and I especially love the final stanza in the poem:
"Live life beautifully
so every cell in your body
cries out in ecstasy.
But never leave your post.
You are a warrior.
The world needs you!"
Yes, the world needs each and every one of us to make it a better place to live in, not just for ourselves and for the present generations, but for all future generations to come.
You are wise beyond words, dear Ern M and I am so grateful to you for sharing your wisdom with your readers, because if we follow the advice you give not only will our world be a better place to live in, but our lives will be better for us too! Kudos! Wonderful poetic gem which I thank you for sharing, dear poet...
Posted 1 Week Ago
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
1 Week Ago
Marie, thank you so much. you are far too kind! and i'm glad that what i think is shared by others. .. read moreMarie, thank you so much. you are far too kind! and i'm glad that what i think is shared by others. however, hearing it being said is always helpful, thus i penned and posted this poem. i trust you are livng ecstatically today. until next time.
1 Week Ago
Most welcome always, Ern M and thank you for your kind words. Wishing you a very nice evening to enj.. read moreMost welcome always, Ern M and thank you for your kind words. Wishing you a very nice evening to enjoy, dear poet...
Ernest Lalor Malley Yoshimoto
Bipolar type II
Writes poetry, some free verse, and experimental short fiction/novellas. From Western Australia, based in Saitama City, Japan.
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