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gabbivizzini submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter to your fear (Sponsored by ProWritingAid) 4 months, 1 weeks agoThe Devil's Ride
Gabrielle VizziniI danced with the devil
Burned by the rush of the ride,
Spiraling down cliffs in his black corvette ride
Engulfed by flames, contently trapped insideA mirror to all yet avoiding my own eyes
Fear constricts me, tangled in thorny vines
Possessing every thought, screams fly bySuffocated by his grip, both refusing and begging
Digging his claws deeper into my sides,
One false step: it’ll ruin my lifeThere’s comfort in hell when it’s all you know
Until the small cracks shatter the ego
Fresh air ebbs and flows
A taste of peace still on the tip of my tongueAfraid this dark mark will forever stain my heart,
Trudge through the ashes honoring every step fought
Fear of my reflection, loathing the dark rim-stained eyes
On display for the world- haunting, sleepless nightsEnvision a life where dreams don’t flush down the drain
Raging voices of doubt seeped into my brain
Threatening to replace the whisper of truth
The flicker of hope they’re demanding to undoAfraid of my fire, so I let myself drown
Battling engraved years of doubt demanding I tap out
Slowly releasing the shackles, once kept me safely chained in placeUndress my denial as slow as I need
Deny the rushing pace that was once a magnet to me
Respite flowing through with each slow breath I breatheChasing impulsivity and chaos once craved
Now repelled by me: unweaving doubts revealed in me
Without fail, I lose my flame when I don’t slow down
Breathe in breathe out, hope guides me nowI’ve danced with the devil
Hauntings of the past attempt to crawl back
A smiling reflection is what I see, knowing they can’t grasp me
Deserving of the fantasies I’ve once dreamed, intertwine with reality
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Gabrielle responded to a letter in topic Write a thank-you letter or poem to yourself 5 months ago
Emmy, thank you so much! It’s a challenge, so I’m truly grateful for this space and community as a reminder. I appreciate you contributing to it!
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Gabrielle responded to a letter in topic Write a thank-you letter or poem to yourself 6 months, 2 weeks ago
This is so beautiful!
“When Deterioration was Determined to Dim my Light.
You were Indestructible, Thank you,
I know you’ve had many rough nights.” and “LOOK AT YOU!
Picking up the pieces and creating a new outlook;
Although the image held up before You had shattered when shook.
You persevered Searching for a line of silver, covered in soot.”There’s just so many powerful, relatable verses in here!!
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Gabrielle responded to a letter in topic Write a thank-you letter or poem to yourself 6 months, 2 weeks ago
I switched up the verbiage on this specific line and ended up with “you get to undo” because I realized I GET TO make a change, I don’t have to keep repeating. The tiniest shifts in perspective can make a difference. Ty so much for reading 🙂
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gabbivizzini submitted a contest entry to
Write a thank-you letter or poem to yourself 6 months, 2 weeks agoSelf-revived
Gabrielle VizziniThank you for not masking your anger
Or holding your shame
For no longer playing someone else’s game
For holding space
Giving yourself grace
For continuing to love after pain
Finding comfort in the rain
Thank you for killing your old ways
The ones that kept you blue in the face
For finding your voice
Even while shaking staying true to your choice
For rekindling hope and belief
What may seem like such a small feat
Feels like the biggest relief
To release the doubt
Call back your power this time around
Thank you for pushing through
Realizing all the patterns you get to undo
For having dreams
Refusing to settle
Understanding you don’t have to silence your screams
For taking up space
And leaving a trace of words in a world with too much hate
Thank you for the spilled tears
Year after year we’re finally here
Your heart stayed clean
Finally learning to breatheVoting is closed
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I loved where you said, “Realizing all the patterns you get to undo.” SOOOOOO TRUE!!!!!
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I switched up the verbiage on this specific line and ended up with “you get to undo” because I realized I GET TO make a change, I don’t have to keep repeating. The tiniest shifts in perspective can make a difference. Ty so much for reading 🙂
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Strang enough I just learned this year that I have the power to control the direction my life is going. Habit, it’s a powerful force whether positive or negative.
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Gabrielle, it is so great that you are able to be your true self and don’t feel the need to mask your emotions. Embracing your feelings and not hiding from the truth is a challenge, but it is totally worth it. I hope you continue taking up space and refusing to settle! Thank you for sharing your experience.
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Emmy, thank you so much! It’s a challenge, so I’m truly grateful for this space and community as a reminder. I appreciate you contributing to it!
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Gabrielle responded to a letter in topic Write a poem a letter about quote or motto that inspires you 7 months, 3 weeks ago
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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Gabrielle responded to a letter in topic Write a poem a letter about quote or motto that inspires you 8 months, 3 weeks ago
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 responded to a letter in topic Write a poem a letter about quote or motto that inspires you 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Alison, this is beautiful! I can tell your daughter is so loved and cared for. The fact that she felt comfortable to talk through this with you and you responded with empathy and compassion. While that may seem like the bare minimum, or the norm, please know that it’s not and you are an amazing mom. While parents divorcing is hardly easy for a child, 90% of my childhood memories are screaming, yelling, fighting. You did what was best for you and your family. Thank you for sharing <3
Side note – "the middle is messy but where the magic happens" is beautiful and I needed that right now.
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gabbivizzini submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem a letter about quote or motto that inspires you 8 months, 3 weeks agoNever 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
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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…read more
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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…read more
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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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Gabrielle responded to a letter in topic Write a letter or poem to your younger self sharing what you love most about him/her 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Harper, thank you so much for your kind words! Your encouragement means so much. 🙂
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gabbivizzini submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter or poem to your younger self sharing what you love most about him/her 10 months, 4 weeks agoLost and Found
Gabrielle VizziniBefore the storms weathered what feels like such an old soul
The golden hues of my hair, before I tried to fit into someone else’s mold
Laughing and screaming while falling from trees
No tears spilled over skinned knees
Hushed yelling cursed names spewed
I quickly learned I mustn’t break any rules
Now quiet and reserved never missing a social cue
I once was so brave not even my family had a clue
The resilience I had at such a young age
Always putting on my happy face I smile and wave
She’s such a good girl isn’t that what they always would say
As I quickly grew up so ahead of my time
I made sure to never lose my shine
Adventure seeker turned people pleaser
She always remembered her name laughing off all of the pain
Authentically you, never afraid to steer off to catch a good view
Jumping into lakes to beat the heat
Making potions in the kitchen when I should’ve been asleep
Stirring the pot never over thinking a single thought
Sneaking midnight snacks popcorn in between laughsChronically misunderstood
As wild as the Florida wind
Emotions flooding through like a hurricane
Hushed through the pain
Left alone to cry out the shame
Return with a smile learning to constrain my wild
Find hope through art only for it to be torn apart
Strong enough to stand again
Each time I was shoved a mark was left
A feeling that has since remained in my chest
An ache in my heart
But my love stayed true
Once a fighter refusing to let them break you
Golden hues turned dark and untamed
Always regaining my light after every rain
Picking up the pieces taking others parts as my own
All the love I gave came back to me through the unknown
Following blindly the ones I admired
Down the darkest paths of desire
I learned my way from such a young age
I fought the course only to be brought back to it once more
All the hope left my body I left it with the sea
I’ll dive again and bring it all back to me
I see that young girl with golden hair teaching her that while life isn’t always fair to never shrink or lose her flair
So here I declare to repave the path I thought was my heir
I see the world through those young dark eyes
As the years have soared by they’ve lightened over time
When I fight I fight for you
I heal for you
Your resilience is now mine
My peace will be oursOnce so wild and carefree
Laughing singing falling from trees
As I heal for me I hurt for you
Breaking free from the chains finally living without all this painI stood tall and proud filled with dreams until I fell from the clouds
But as I age and have learned grace
I smile back reminiscing about your face
The courage in you stayed true until your light burned out
I don’t think we truly believed our doubts
As we find our way back to each other
Our light starts to burn brighter than ever
Our flame ignites once more the magic ignites together we soar
You were strong for me and now I fight for youVoting is closed
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Gabrielle, what a beautiful message. I love where you said, “Authentically you.” Always stay true to yourself despite what others may think of you! Even though people tried to bring you down, you always kept your spirits high and your courage even higher. I am so proud of you for overcoming a difficult time in your life. You are so brave and can…read more
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Harper, thank you so much for your kind words! Your encouragement means so much. 🙂
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You’re so welcome! I’m happy to help you out in any way I can, even if it’s just listening to what you have to say. ♥
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