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Write a poem a letter about quote or motto that inspires you 8 months, 3 weeks ago Never Turn Your Back on a Wave
Gabrielle VizziniWhen I start to sink it happens in waves
My thoughts weigh me down slowly but steadily
A premonition takes over me
I see myself beginning to drown wondering why I wasn’t fighting to break out
Dissecting the voices in my head like they’re the deep murky waters yanking me down
I allowed myself to stay just hardly afloat
Basking in the depths of the tormenting waves
Finding solace in the solo sea almost refreshing to let my tears consume me
My grandmother once said something I’ve repeated silently throughout this life
Never paying much mind how could I when I was only just five
Never turn your back on a wave
Suddenly the meaning passed right by me while drifting away I lifted my gaze
It was a single red balloon signaling to return to grace
Now 30 and won my battle at sea
I fled to freedom feeling the sand beneath my feet
No longer waiting for someone to save me
Feeling the glimmering orange haze from the sun beaming down on me
I once felt constrained while the Kraken imprisoned me
Now I’m finally safe I feel the joys of life pour back into me
Peacefully floating in rivers now but only in my dreams I feel them cleansing and changing me
Never turn your back on a wave what a simple way to remind me to stay safe
Even your own mind can commit the darkest of crimes
When I feel everything begin to crash down on me
Meet me at the sea I’m no longer afraid to fight even the darkest shadow versions of meVoting is closed
Gabrielle,
I was instantly hooked by the imagery in your poem. Powerful. And you have given me a quote to name my anxiety when it arises “even your own mind can commit the darkest of crimes” …”meet me at the sea I’m no longer afraid to fight even the darkest shadow versions of me”
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful piece!
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Mallory, thank you so much for reading and responding! I’ve lived in constant anxiety as long as I can remember and I swear poetry has helped me so much. Not just writing, but reading others words. Seeing that we’re not alone in our struggles. Your message means so much to me, thank you <3
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Gabrielle, as someone who suffers from anxiety, I can completely understand what you mean. If we try to turn our back on a wave, it can completely destroy us. Our minds really can be our worst enemies, but if we face them head-on we are much more likely to make it to safety. I hope that one day I can face my waves the way you have learned to face yours! Thank you for sharing!
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Emmy, thank you so much for reading and responding to this. It truly means the world to me just having someone say that they can relate to my anxiety, I’ve never had that in my life. I’ve always felt different, or broken. While anxiety can be a struggle, when we take the time to understand ourselves better, it can sometimes be seen as a gift as well. In your hard moments, know you’re not alone and you’re stronger than you think! <3
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I love this! I also think it can be interpreted in multiple ways – like it could also mean say yes to every opportunity and chance. Thank you for sharing your Grandma’s wise advice. Lauren.
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