~Cathartic

~Cathartic

A Poem by Frieda P

Bare your soul,
spill your blood on white pages
relinquish tears from thine eyes
purge your sins, unburden your heart
If thy pen finds nirvana
to write the light of day,
the darkness of night 
reads a lighter shade of gray


© 2013 Frieda P


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I absolutely LOVE the last stanza! Not that the first is chopped liver; it is beautiful in its own way. But since I am a practicing Buddhist, the last stanza rings clear to me and true. Wonderful job of evoking emotions from the reader with this piece.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Frieda P

11 Years Ago

I didn't know you were a Buddhist Lori, no wonder you're so serene, and thanks so much.
Ravyne Hawke

11 Years Ago

I've been practicing Buddhism for about 10 years now.. with some Hinduism, Taoism and Native America.. read more



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Indeed, or hearts are in our poetry, our souls between the lines.

Very cool Frieda. Another beautiful piece.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Oops, was my soul showing? Thanks my sweet friend. :-)
Hi Frieda. A beautiful write and message about cleansing yourself of pain and sorrow. Heartfelt and thoughtful. Skillfully crafted free verse that is short, concise and succinct. Vivid imagery. Flow is good; line to line transition and breaks are well done. Very nice rhythm and use of enjambment. Lovely depth of feeling. You express this purging through writing that can be uplifting and encouraging to all those who write. I can relate. I especially like these powerful lines:
"relinquish tears from thine eyes
purge your sins, unburden your heart"
In these words is the focal point, the central way in which to release burdens of your heart. Good word choice. Lovely use of contrast in the second stanza. Very good closing lines. Well penned and a much enjoyed read. Write on!


Posted 11 Years Ago


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Frieda P

11 Years Ago

How I love your insightful reviews Shelley, let me count the ways, thanks so much!
ShelleyA

11 Years Ago

You're very welcome Frieda. Always a pleasure to read your poetry. Have a great day!
Few lines, yet so many messages. Brilliantly crafted.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Thanks so much Rhiti
Frieda, you have me in chains of silk, a slave to your words!

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Woo that tickled Gabriel, 'chains of silk'...love it!
I prefer to spill the blood of the detractors, the charlatans who pose as the righteous while burying the poets they have slaughtered. Ha sounds very dramatic! The poem is a lovely little piece which set against your last again shows you versatility and depth. Your output is awesome!

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Laughing, go for it John! My white knight in shining armor....and I told you, it's cheaper than the.. read more
Simple and profound, sweet...and VERY positive, which is good! Hugs. P.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Ha. Every so often you'll get some positivity out of moi sweet P...thanks my dear friend! x
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Killer lines Frieda as always :)

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Grazie mille Tink! :-)
loads of punch in so few lines Frieda....You're just showing off now

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Ha thanks Dave, jazzed you liked my 'showing off'.......! ;-)
Very impressive and beautifully written Frieda. Poetry is your catharisis and I must say the world is a more beautiful place with your poetry.

Posted 11 Years Ago


It usually helps me to spill the ink. Nicely done, Frieda. Angi~

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Yep, purging can be so beneficial, saves on therapy. :-) Thanks Angi.

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If you want to know me, read my poetry, it's all in there. I am a mother of three sons (my finest moments) a sister, a survivor and a little bit crazy. I lost my beloved sister to suicide, so you'll.. more..

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