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Roses are red, violets are blue, here's a poetry thread, from me to you! (TW)

JynxModerator23 Jan 2024, 4:29 pm AEDT

Roses are red, violets are blue, here's a poetry thread, from me to you! (TW)

TW: Intense themes/potentially triggering content

Hey everyone, there's a few of us around that have spoken about their poetic streak, so I decided to create a space for folks to share their poetry!!

@creative_writer @tonys @tyme @Bow @Birdofparadise8 @ENKELI @Blackbird11 @Snowie @Captain24 @Shaz51 @Glisten @Former-Member @Jacques

Please also tag anyone who might want to have a read, or share some of their own!

You're welcome to share any kind of poems or small pieces of creative writing. Feel free to share some of your darker works if you have them, so long as they still remain within the bounds of the Guidelines, and please include trigger warnings and use spoiler tags as necessary.

Sometimes, this kind of deeper, more vulnerable form of expression can bring up some pretty heavy feelings. If you ever find yourself becoming distressed or dysregulated whilst sharing or reading along, please don't hesitate to reach out to your supports. The SANE line is full of lovely peeps who can sit with you through the darkness (Call 1800 187 263, Mon-Fri 10am-8pm). For out of hours support or for crisis, contact the following:

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It's hard to be vulnerable. But seeing the deeper parts in others can give us the courage to share those deeper, sometimes very raw and emotional parts of ourselves, and see that we're not alone in this wild ride called life. I hope we can learn from each other, become closer and more connected, and find resonance in our shared human experience. I'll kick us off ~

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ENKELISenior Contributor24 Jan 2024, 3:48 pm AEDT

Re: Roses are red, violets are blue, here's a poetry thread, from me to you! (TW)

I'm thoroughly enjoying this thread and hope it continues.

Words are like clay to me, they can be moulded to create beautiful prose, verses linked together like dew drops on a cobweb, sparkly and new.

@tonys I'm with @Glisten, you need to write a book on the Bookkeeper 😊

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SnowieSenior Contributor24 Jan 2024, 3:54 pm AEDT

Re: Roses are red, violets are blue, here's a poetry thread, from me to you! (TW)

The pain does not stop
constant and endless
sorrow and despair
anger and frustration

the real me is hidden
never to be seen
never to be held
never to be heard

The tears stream down
thoughts all too consuming
all there is is silence
nothing more to give

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ENKELISenior Contributor24 Jan 2024, 5:06 pm AEDT

Re: Roses are red, violets are blue, here's a poetry thread, from me to you! (TW)

@Former-Member I'd keep at it if I were you. You definitely have a gift.

It's like God gives us this rotten condition but as a consolation gives us things like the ability to write great poetry.

And cats. Cats are a gift 😁

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Unknown userMember24 Jan 2024, 6:58 pm AEDT

Re: Roses are red, violets are blue, here's a poetry thread, from me to you! (TW)

Thanks @ENKELI for your kind words plus encouragement.

Know I enjoy writing descriptive things, even if only half a page.

I find it easier to explain myself in writing quite often than trying to vocalise the words.

pets are amazing and help us in so many ways.

I’ve been blessed to have cats and dogs for companionship plus only constant during the horrors of my life

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ENKELISenior Contributor24 Jan 2024, 8:05 pm AEDT

Re: Roses are red, violets are blue, here's a poetry thread, from me to you! (TW)

same here @Former-Member. I got a dog when I split from my fiancé and she was such a joy. I had her for 13 years and I don't think I'll ever get another dog, she was just pure joy.

Cats and dogs remain there, always for us. My dog was my emotional support and now my boy cat is the same. Whenever he finds me crying he will sit beside me. He always comes in at night and lays next to me until he thinks I'm asleep, then he will move and sleep near my feet. It could be 40 degrees and he will still lay next to me.

Animals are better than people, they never hurt you.

Hope your night is a pleasant one 🙂

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Unknown userMember25 Jan 2024, 12:55 am AEDT

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@tonys

Who parted?

it happens so often, in a persons eyes, I think some one died.

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tonysSenior Contributor25 Jan 2024, 8:24 pm AEDT

Re: Roses are red, violets are blue, here's a poetry thread, from me to you! (TW)

Disney movies.. Very dry.. @Glisten very dry... and funny. thanks mate.

How you you travelling friend. I'm working on something for you. Almost cooked tones

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tonysSenior Contributor25 Jan 2024, 8:35 pm AEDT

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Hey @Former-Member .. I've had to leave people. I never ask who's at fault. I'm always to close to see it.

Some damage can't be repaired. But each persons story is different.

I know your smarter than me. You'll see the whole of the moon. tonys.

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creative_writerSenior Contributor09 Feb 2024, 12:41 pm AEDT

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Not sure if this counts as poetry, but I've had these words echo in my mind.

I miss the innocent young girl I used to be but she was easier to shatter.

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ENKELISenior Contributor09 Feb 2024, 1:23 pm AEDT

Re: Roses are red, violets are blue, here's a poetry thread, from me to you! (TW)

@creative_writer that's beautiful. Poignant.

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