Haiku Assvice.
Scraping the barrel
like never before these days.
Weak, and yes, ashamed.
I know it takes time.
Am no stranger to symptoms;
it is depression.
From this low vantage
I can look up and see those
who are still moving.
Hear what they say, watch
what they do, and be amazed
at what’s important.
Be amazed at what
some find worthy of energy.
Anger. Ugliness.
It is so easy
to become ensnared in that.
Don’t let it happen.
With experience
comes perspective, and when it’s
shared, take what you can.
Try not to jump so
quickly to offense, anger…
do you benefit?
It is not easy
to step back and remain calm
with little practice.
I say this because
I know. I’m quick to anger,
easily annoyed.
And so often quite
the righteous rebel. And what
have I gained from this?
Drama is pointless.
Time passes by and I am
wasting my focus.
Have always found it
easy to see negatives.
Overlook the good.
Life is rich, complex.
Try to remind yourselves of
of this and do your best
to just ignore the
insignificant bumps and
enjoy all the rest.
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Taz
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Veronica
You know I love you.
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jenn in holland
Lovely introspective post. Being one who tends toward the abyss, I am thinking of you. Wishing you well and wishing you wellness.
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Rebecca (Ramblings by Reba)
I hope you’ll start feeling a bit better soon. I’m starting to myself, for which I’m thankful.
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Allie
Those are words to LIVE by.
Ashlie- Mommycosm
Beautiful.
I hope that you start to see more moments like that last picture…so hopeful. Let the light shine through. It’ll happen soon. Give yourself time.
Heidi
Excellent… not an ass in that vice.
Talina
Great assvice! I am in a real low these days too so I needed this reminder.
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Maggie's Mind
So well put, dear Lotus. It’s harder seeing what doesn’t suck, but it’s worth it. The wallow and the whine of myself just annoy me more, like a vicious cycle, but when I let myself have some light, that can become a cycle of the kind opposite of vicious, and that’s the kind of living I want to do. Hope today is spectacular.
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Josh
glad to see a post from the lotus… we’ve missed you.
Try to go outside to day… I hear 60 degree days in the midst of winter are a great lifter of spirits…especially for closet hippies like yourself! *wink*
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connie
Great, wise post Lotus. Here’s hoping you see more of the sunshiny days ahead
Take your time; you can’t rush grieving. Take care of yourself.
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Lee the MWOB Queen
Oh Lotus – you don’t know me at all but wow – that was beautiful. You’re right that it all takes time and I hope you are doing all that you can to take care of yourself. But if you can put together a beauty like you just posted, I can see the sunlight ahead ….
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Cassandra {Simply Fearless}
Of course the words are powerful, but the photos are what make it phenomenal. You rock…even when you’re depressed!
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bejewell
So well said… so true. And I think I’m sensing some hope in there.
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Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing]
All I gots is loves and hugs.
And apparently plurals.
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mommyknows
HUGE Hug!
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Tranny Head
Hang in there, girl. I’m sending you lots of “healing” vibes. *hugs*
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pgoodness
I do love a haiku, and you do it well. I sense a bit of hope in this…I’m glad you’re on your way to feeling a little better. And I totally get the annoyance and anger, but it’s a step in the right direction. You’re healing…it takes time and you’ll make it.
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Christina
It took becoming a mother for me to let go of so much of my anger and negativity with the world. I found a new peaceful attitude and now look back at myself and wonder why I cared so much about such minor things that did nothing by antagonize me.
Here’s hoping you find inner peace again soon.
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