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db-cooper shared a letter in the
Poetry group 3 hours, 2 minutes agoWalking
I’m all alone walking and I’m stoned feel the night rise behind my back I’ve got a flashlight but it’s still black
I think it’s lack of comprehension but I’m not sure there’s no simple way that I can cure the tension
Intervention, still alone hanging by a thread on the edge of the world
Oh, did I forget to mention
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db-cooper shared a letter in the
Poetry group 1 day, 8 hours agoGo
Danielle BettroMy mind is mine, I love it so.
My time is timed, wish it would go slow
The bind is tight though I see the light
Intervening capsules of life defy the integrity of thought.
Insignificance has brought a rapture upon all that is lost. -
db-cooper submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter to your ideal self 1 day, 19 hours agoPerfect standards
Danielle BettroHey you!
I wanted to let you know you are doing a great job in your life. Your getting things done and making things happening for yourself, kicking ass and taking names. Your mother and father are still together which is endearing and you sister is going to college, you have the best relationship with her.
You’ve went to school as well what a…read moreVoting is closed
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db-cooper shared a letter in the
Magical Moments group 1 week agoThe jacket
Danielle BettroTo a local bar we went with the intention of having a drink and blowing off some steam. at this point in time I was at the end of a bad relationship, and could have never imagined what lye await that night.
We walked in took a left and sat down. As we watched the bar stools like hawks, I noticed this good looking man out of the corner of my…read more -
db-cooper shared a letter in the
Poetry group 1 week agoComment yourself
Danielle BettroI am just me,
D aring
A ccommodating
N eoteric
I nspiring
E empathetic
L evel headed
L oyal
E clecticThese are My attributes as well as my faults
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Hi Danielle. This is really good. Simple. Yet a few words can tell a total story sometimes. Very creative. Very nice to meet you. Hope you have a wonderful weekend
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Thanks Jim! Figured I’d bring it back to the basics I remember writing these when I was in school when they first started teaching us about poetry I hope you enjoy reading some of my stuff!
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Im gonna read more for sure. That one I responded to hit home cuz my brother (way more creative than me) did two of those many years ago for my mom and dad. Basics, as you say. But says a lot. Eclectic? Daring ? Nice. Help me out tho. Neoteric? What’s that?
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db-cooper shared a letter in the
Introductions, Icebreakers and Prompts group 1 week agoExposed
Danielle BettroHello all!
My name is Danielle and I’ve been writing since I was 10 yrs old “not professionally” But for me, for my sanity for me to understand me! for me to understand other people and for me to make sense of the world. It’s something that always came natural when there was trauma in my life. somewhere I could hide from everything and hear myself…read more -
Aiyanna Jones (Bleu Jaye) shared a letter in the
Poetry group 2 weeks, 4 days ago19 days (No Contact)
Aiyanna JonesTime
Often taken for granted
It always manages to pass us by
So when you could days without talking to me
I was always understanding and always on your sideI neglected both my heart and my emotional intelligence
Because love can make us blind, but I was never fully lost
Part of me could still decipher your lies from the truth
And finally, the…read more-
Aww Aiyanna, I have soooo been there. One day at a time. Each day will get a little easier. Just never ever compromise your standard. You are wonderful and you should be treated as such. Keep marching forward. Hold your head high. And on to the next (as I would tell myself). <3 Lauren
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Wow, this was deep and made me reflect back on some experiences in my life. The line of having butterflies turn into moths was great! Love this piece, it makes you think.
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Thank you so so much! I wrote this piece about leaving an unhealthy situationship that I felt stuck in for quite some time. I am so glad that you loved it. <3
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_yannaxjaye submitted a contest entry to
Why Are You Worthy of the Utmost Respect? 2 weeks, 4 days agoMaybe
Maybe I’m selfish
I chose to leave you in silence
Because I’d rather not be the one to get
you riled up and angry, just to cause us more painMaybe I’m selfish
For all the times I expected, prayed and
Hoped that all of my efforts to save us would
be reciprocated rather than in vainMaybe I’m selfish,
Or maybe I’m fed up
I watched everythin…read moreVoting is open!
Voting ends September 1, 2024 12:00pm
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db-cooper shared a letter in the
Remembering those we lost/Grief group 3 weeks, 1 day agoI pick a peach rose and rested on its side
Danielle BettroWhen we talk about those we have lost it doesn’t have to mean someone has died physically, rather someone you have lost connection with or someone that decided to leave you mentally.
I chose this topic because this relationship that I no longer have with my mother has impacted me greatly in my life,
This was not my decision by any means but people…read more-
Danielle,
Such a beautiful thing to be vulnerable! I can relate on so many levels the grief a mother can bring. I also had a mother who was on hard drugs, cared more about herself than her own innocent child. It is such a loss for the one who cannot fulfill the duty placed onto their path. The strength this can give us, seeing the light is the…read more -
Wow. What a great letter. Sorry you had it rough like that. What an unbelievable strength you have. To stay true to yourself and not let your guard down. I can’t imagine the courage it required to say goodbye like that. You seem like a really strong girl Danielle
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db-cooper submitted a contest entry to
Why Are You Worthy of the Utmost Respect? 3 weeks, 3 days agoRespect at the end of the tunnel
Danielle BettroRespect is earned, respect is learned
I was not respected as a child, for a while
But have learned to endure and persevere through It all
I don’t know when to stop And that’s probably helped me along the way through my journey that I was given. Everyone is at Liberty to be respected as well as me. I’ve been writing since I was 11 about my trials…read moreVoting is open!
Voting ends September 1, 2024 12:00pm
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db-cooper submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter about leaving your comfort zone 1 month, 1 week agoZoned out
Danielle BettroThink outside not in,
Don’t worry it’s not a sin.
Make it a point to explore,
You’ll want nothing more than to endure
The scene will make you wary, and it might seem scary.
Push on and see what makes me, me
It’s the only way to learn how to discern,
And know your limit of concern.
Your in the zone and now your on your own.Voting starts December 1, 2023 12:00am
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Hi, Danielle. I really liked your poem. It was very heartfelt. Thanks for sending me a friend request. I appreciate it. I’m not on any like social media platforms, but if you ever want to talk, please email me at info@tracinealspeakerpoet.com
I mean it. I’m concerned about you with some of the post you wrote. Again, don’t hesitate to email me. No…read more-
Thank you very much for your concern and reaching out I didn’t mean to worry anybody I just use writing as a form to get everything deep inside out thanks for accepting my friend request! And I will thank you again Traci!I appreciate you
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My apologies for the late response. I respond to my emails more because I have a busy schedule, that’s why I told you if you ever need to talk please reach out that way. I monitor my email a lot more. I am glad you are well and writing is your outlet. I pray you continue to feel free to share your heart and never hesitate to ask for help when you…read more
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Lauren Brill shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 1 month, 2 weeks agoMy first cover letter
Lauren BrillDear Mr. —
Did you know the NFL’s Ryan Grant also participated in basketball and track and field during his time at Don Bosco Prep School in New Jersey? Did you know the NBA’s Adonal Foyle still holds the record in New York for most points in a high school tournament game? Did you know former Suffern High School girls’ lacrosse star Crysti Foo…read more
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db-cooper shared a letter in the
Mental Health group 1 month, 2 weeks agoMental aesthetics
DanielleIt never occurred to me that I was considered mentally ill or sick I never thought of myself like that I guess I am I’ve come to terms with that It’s a hard pill to swallow literally taking them everyday to feel normal feel like my life has been taken away from me. It’s like living in someone else’s shoes It’s not really you until it really is I…read more
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Danielle, You are certainly not alone. I tagged a few people who have written about their experienced with bipolar. Read their stories and write them back. @christinasantiago @jthomasdryandbarren-com @emdissocool @sarita @majdalism
Also, I encourage you to try and find as many ways and outlets as possible to feel better: exercise, writing,…read more
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db-cooper shared a letter in the
Remembering those we lost/Grief group 1 month, 2 weeks agoTime carries on when we don't
DanielleI wanted to write an introduction to this piece because this is not about one, it’s about a few of my family members that have passed.
To the lost and the lonely:
When I think of you I think of all of the obstacles that you’ve overcome in Your short life and the inspiration and sadness you left behind. Every one of you have inspired me whether it…read more -
db-cooper shared a letter in the
Poetry group 1 month, 3 weeks agoA lack of confrontation
Danielle BettroI’m all alone walking and I’m stoned feel the night rise behind my back I’ve got a flashlight but it’s still black
I think it’s lack of comprehension but I’m not sure there’s no simple way that I can cure the tension
Intervention, still alone hanging by a thread on the edge of the world
Oh, did I forget to mention
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Lauren Brill shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 2 months, 1 week agoHow in the world did I end up here?
LaurenThis weekend, I was standing on top of a hill with a fortress and a lighthouse that overlooked the Mediterranean Sea in a small beach town in Spain called Tossa De Mer. It was absolutely breathtaking. And I never even heard of this place before we arrived. All I could think was, “How in the world did I get here?”
Flashback five years ago, I was…read more
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I love this story. This inspires me to hold onto faith and to let things happen on its own. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful story. I’m happy you were able to balance work and travel.
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Lauren!!! I love this line “I don’t know exactly where my life is headed, but I do know how I got where I am right now. And that is by personally and professionally following my heart.” It’s exactly the space I’m in where life can be so mysterious. While that can be unsettling there is hope in knowing that by following our dreams and what we l…read more
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db-cooper submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter to your teenage self 2 months, 2 weeks agoOMG DUDE
Danielle BettroSo it’s the mid-90s and you think you’re the coolest shit in your school, You’ve got a lot to learn. your young you still have a chance to do it the right way. don’t pay any mind to anyone whose negative and can’t see the good in you. You are a composer a director of you own fate. It’s crazy one minute your 5 eating dirt drinking Kool aid and…read more
Voting starts October 1, 2023 12:00am
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Danielle, being a teenager is soo confusing for so many of us. So, I totally relate to you there. Live moves so fast, and you are right. It is so important we never forget who we were at different points of our lives. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being part of The Unsealed family. <3 Lauren
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db-cooper submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter or poem to your Body 2 months, 2 weeks agoOh you pretty little thing
Danielle BettroUsed and abused, but I still love you.
Tattered and torn, but still going strong.
Beaten and whipped, but still a little human.
Im sorry didn’t pay attention to you and your will to keep on. sorry I didn’t take better care of you
Now age sets in , paper mache skin wrapped around brittle bones, like a flag to a pole with out the glory.
No more…read moreVoting is open!
Voting ends October 19, 2023 11:59pm
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Danielle this is well written. While I am glad you feel safe, you should still feel proud of your body. Sounds like your body is quite strong and perseverant! And that’s something to love and cherish, even if, at times, you weren’t always kind to your body. Sending love. Thanks for sharing. <3 Lauren
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Write a letter or poem to your Body 2 months, 2 weeks agoHome
Aiyanna JonesMy love, you are home
You are not just another revolving door
You are not a temporary place for unworthy individuals
Who are too inconsiderate to take off their shoes
Because they’re only entering for one thing and nothing moreMy love, you are special
I’ll always be overprotective over you
Not everyone can reciprocate your pure int…read moreVoting is open!
Voting ends October 19, 2023 11:59pm
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Aiyanna, This is beautiful. I think we have all, myself included, made some decisions based on lust and not love. We are human. But it is so amazing that you are recognizing where your standards lie and not compromising for anything less. That is powerful and empowering. Your body is home, and it is sacred. Keep treating it as such. You are a rock…read more
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Hannah G. shared a letter in the
Mental Health group 2 months, 3 weeks agoA Musing on Healing & Finding Closure
Hannah G.What do you say when the apology comes.
And what they did to you is not ok?
When forgiveness isn’t so easily given
What do you say when the apology never comes–
When you’re the one who gets to write the narrative.
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I think forgiveness is about freeing yourself from hurt and anger, and not so much for the person you are forgiving. You can forgive someone but not invite them back into your life. Forgive them so you can move forward without toxicity. Whether that’s with or without that person is up to you and your best judgment. <3 Lauren
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Closure doesn’t always come from others but from ourselves. It’s a way of learning about ourselves. It’s important for us to realize that we must not rely on others for our happiness.
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Forgiveness can be a very hard thing to give. But even though it can be difficult to give it does free your mind and yourself as a whole from the pain you’ve been through, and forgiveness is also one of the many steps to improving oneself. Thank you for sharing
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Hannah, that was beautifully written. It made me think about my life a little and my experiences. Sometimes we can’t control other people’s actions but we can surely control our narrative and what we allow in our lives. Keep writing these great poems!
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