Happy 21st to me.
In three days, I will turn twenty-one,
Wishing myself a life full of laughter, One of so much fun.
Five years ago, I would have asked myself why,
Laughing to myself before my twenty first Ill die.
Depression has been my battle, one that I must fight.
Even on the good days, Especially on the dark nights.
I cry today with hope, that there is light at the end of the maze,
I cry today with happiness my mother is not standing over my grave.
When I say my life has changed, I really just mean my mind,
The answers to my mental health Iāve really struggled to find.
Today I stand here tall, Ready to rise above it all,
Ready to catch myself tomorrow, in case I stumble and fall.
So, hereās to hyped up adult hood and living my life to the full.
Because Iāve had enough over the years, Iām ready for my light to no longer be dull.
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happy birthday I hope you have wonderful one
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Dear poet sister CLAIRE!!...... it's an interesting undertaking ~ writing yourself a birthday poem I mean!?!....... the fact that you've been dealing with depression at such a young age is difficult...... the fact that you wield words so beautifully is no surprise when you consider that being depressed regularly manifests as LOTS of 'alone time' which consequently benefitsĀ you onĀ the writing front..... my first suicide attempt was at age 24.....I'm now making aĀ decent livingĀ as a writer.....I was never aware enough to write myself a birthday poem back then...... which says a lot about where you may be headed in the future... well... at least potentially ?......anyway, I guess what I'm attempting to convey, rather clumsily, here.... is that I believe this to be a VERY clever thing to do for yourself in the way of a birthday present for the self..... you will look back on this someday..... and see what I see!!.....I promise!!.. creativity is one of the best gifts one can EVER receive..... be proud dear poet sister!!... and have a kick-ass birthday!!......LOVE & ROCKETS!!...... your cyber-friend and admirer!!.....T xo ?ā¤
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Tony,
I have just seen your comment now. Thank you for this as it has brought a tear to my eye. I hope one day in the future I will truly understand.. although, I understand to an extent but I do believe I will see your point. Your kind comment has allowed me to be thankful for life, thankful for humans and thankful for hope. Your story is truly amazing and the fact you are making a living through what you do is even better, it gives me hope that one day I will publish my book and I will potentially make a living out of what I enjoy most.Ā
Heres to creativity, life and kindness <3Ā
You are an amazing soul.
Stay Safe XxĀ