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When the reality of life comes crashing down on Lily, she suddenly finds a garden seemingly made just for her. How will someone so desperate to escape life handle this new discovery? Read More

Poem / Poetry

July 25, 2023

Reads: 242

Comments: 2

Shelves: 2

The Review Chain House

You survived a stroke, but now you’re dealing with the painful uncertainty, anxiety and depression left in its wake. You’re ready to take control and take back your mental health—you just need a little help. You never had this level of anxiety or depression before, but your stroke changed everything.… Read More
In this poem, I describe how I feel like people will judge me and I'll lose my friends if I am truly myself around them. If you relate to this, please read and comment. I'm here for you. You deserve all the love in the world for the person YOU… Read More

Poem / Poetry

July 04, 2023

Reads: 121

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

It is what I feel Read More

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Poem / Romance

July 02, 2023

Reads: 259

Comments: 1

The Booksie Classic House

In his new book titled "Unleashing The Power Of The Mind," Ayis Caperonis shares what has helped him deal with depression and how one can overcome their own. The author shares motivating and inspiring stories of people who overcame adversity. Explosive theories, concepts, and perspectives can increase one's ability to… Read More

Poem / Romance

June 16, 2023

Summer heartbreak Read More
Just waiting on sunrise... Read More
"The Way Home Is Not The Way Home Anymore" follows John's last walk to the train station in his hometown before moving to the United States with his wife. Along the way, John struggles with his thoughts, from family trauma to anxiety. The walk takes on a symbolic essence as… Read More
In this poem I'm addressing the myth that 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger'. It's often not said with ill intent however, it can sometimes be harmful to people experiencing mental health issues. Although I was scared to share this poem and my experiences with my mental health, I… Read More
What it is that I am Read More
A poem of total devastation and partial regeneration. In case you need a content warning, covers intense content. Read More

Poem / Poetry

June 04, 2023

so this was a gift to my friend who i met online during the pandemic and she and i quickly became best friends and she encouraged me to write again Read More
abt my dad and i and how he refuses to put any work in to heal his trauma and therefore passes it to us Read More
This is a short poem I wrote when I felt like the darkness in my mind was going to take over. Read More
A brilliant young Louisianan matures during the Great Depression, and is compelled to champion the poor people of the entire US with his catchy capitalistic Populism. Because of Huey Long's substantial and growing popularity, FDR grudgingly is obliged to move to the left. Read More
The beginning flows coherently through the endless stream of memories being created constantly by such a beautiful experience. I’m blessed to be here with with you. Read More
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