Bridge Between Heart and Mind

quote: “Thoughts are the shadows of our feelings — always darker, emptier and simpler.” Friedrich Nietzsche

 

Feelings that stir and emotions that flow,
A never-ending stream that ebbs and grows,
The deepest parts of who we are,
A complex web of light and dark.

And yet, when we try to put them into words,
The shadows of our thoughts often go unheard,
For they are always darker, emptier, and simpler,
Than the feelings that they try to deliver.

The pain we feel when our hearts are broken,
The joy that comes when love is spoken,
These feelings are too vast to be expressed,
In mere words, they can never be fully addressed.

Thoughts, like shadows, can never convey,
The full spectrum of emotions that come our way,
But they are a bridge between heart and mind,
Helping us to understand and to unwind.

So, let the shadows of our thoughts be a guide,
As we navigate the depths of our heart inside,
For even though they may be darker, emptier, and simpler,
They can help us find the light in the midst of the thunder.

The Beauty of Selflessness

Created: March 25, 2023

Quote: “I always thought, I might be bad. Now I’m sure that it’s true. Cuz I think you’re so good and I’m nothing Like you.”

I always thought, I might be bad,
A darkness lurking, making me sad,
A gnawing feeling, deep inside,
A constant battle, I cannot hide.

Now I’m sure that it’s true,
For when I see the likes of you,
I’m struck with awe, so pure and bright,
A shining star, in darkest night.

You speak with kindness, without fear,
A beacon of hope, so bright and clear,
A selflessness, I can’t conceive,
A noble heart, that will not leave.

And yet, here I am, in my own skin,
A tarnished soul, that can’t begin,
To match the goodness, that you exude,
A stark contrast, I can’t conclude.

For I am nothing, like you,
No shining star, so pure and true,
Just a mere mortal, with faults and flaws,
And though it hurts, it’s just because.

I see in you, all that I lack,
A shining light, I can’t attract,
But still, I hope to learn from you,
And maybe, one day, be something too.

Living in Isolation: The Heart’s Secrets

Quote: “My toxic trait is I don’t speak up, I notice, I feel, I distant, I stop caring. Is what I wish I was capable of doing again”

My toxic trait, I know it well,
It’s one I’ve held since time can tell,
To keep my thoughts and feelings close,
And keep myself from getting close.

I used to speak up, let it out,
But found it only caused more doubt,
And so I learned to keep it in,
And keep my heart from feeling thin.

I notice things, but hold them back,
To keep myself from going off track,
And if it seems like I don’t care,
It’s only my defense I bear.

I keep myself at arm’s length now,
A safety net I can allow,
To keep my heart from being hurt,
And stay in solitude, inert.

So though it may be toxic, true,
I wish to stay this way anew,
And keep myself from being hurt,
By keeping others from my turf.

For in this way, I feel I’m safe,
And can survive this life, this race,
And though it may not seem like much,
It keeps me from the world’s cold touch.

Cut Out

Poem request/quote from Makayla: “I’ll cut you out the frame, so I don’t gotta see your face no more.”

In secrecy, we built a love so grand,
But betrayal took hold and it was unplanned,
Your face a reminder of what we used to be,
Now I’ll cut you out the frame, set you free.

My instinct tells me to let you go,
For the bleakness of our love has taken its toll,
No more will I see your face and feel the pain,
I’ll move on, start anew, and be sane.

The secrets we shared now buried deep,
In a grave of memories, I’ll forever keep,
For the love we had was once so pure,
But betrayal cut it down and made it obscure.

So I’ll cut you out the frame, let you fade,
Into the abyss of my mind, forever betrayed,
For in this bleakness, I’ll find my way,
And my instinct tells me, it’s time to walk away.

Fortitude and Perseverance

created: April 18, 2023, 12:30 pm

“The patience shown by the moon to the (dark) night keeps it illumined; the patience shown by the rose to the thorn keeps it fragrant.” The Mathnawi: 6/1408

 

The moon, serene and still,
Shines on the darkness of the night.
With patience that never will
Give up on bringing light.

The thorn, sharp and rough,
Is a challenge to the rose’s grace.
Yet it endures, patient enough
To maintain its sweet embrace.

Patience, the noble trait,
That keeps beauty alive and bright.
It helps us endure and wait,
Till darkness gives way to light.

May we learn from the moon and rose,
To face our trials with calm repose.
And let patience be our guide,
As we journey through life’s bumpy ride.

 

The Devil’s Advocate

Created: April 1, 2023

In the shadows of the night, he lurks
A creature feared and reviled
Whispers of his deeds spread like murks
His very name makes the bravest child

They called him a monster, a beast
A creature of the dark and wild
But I’ve seen his true face, at the very least
This kid, he’s no mere monster, he’s the devil styled

His eyes, they gleam with an evil fire
His smile, a wicked curve of desire
His touch, a curse that never tires
His presence, the essence of hell’s entire

Yes, I’ve seen the truth, heard the whispers
This kid is the devil, the prince of sin
A darkness that never withers
A blackness that never thins

So beware the boy with the wicked smile
The one with the devil’s style
For he’s not just a monster, not by a mile
He’s the devil himself, with all his guile.

“I’m Not Schizophrenic”

Cretaed: April 6, 2023, 15:45

I’m not schizophrenic,
I just be seeing shit you can’t,
A world beyond the mundane,
Where imagination roams rampant.

Colors dance before my eyes,
And sounds become symphonies,
My mind is a kaleidoscope,
A universe of mysteries.

I see the beauty in the chaos,
The magic in the mundane,
The invisible becomes visible,
And my soul is sustained.

My visions may be misunderstood,
My reality may be called into question,
But I won’t let their skepticism,
Rob me of my self-expression.

For I am not schizophrenic,
I just have a different view,
A unique perception of the world,
That I’ll always hold true.

Soul of the Shadow

Our thoughts are the shadows of our soul,
A reflection of the emotions that take their toll,
Always lurking in the depths of our mind,
A darker, emptier, and simpler kind.

For the feelings that we hold inside,
Are often too complex to be verbalized,
So we keep them locked away,
Afraid of what others might say.

But in the shadows of our thoughts,
We can let our true feelings be caught,
And though they may be dark and bleak,
It’s a release that we all seek.

For the weight of our emotions can be heavy to bear,
And the burden of them is often unfair,
So we turn to the shadows of our mind,
And let our thoughts be unconfined.

But even as we let our feelings out,
The darkness can still leave us in doubt,
As we struggle to make sense of it all,
And try to find our way to stand tall.

Yet, in the shadows, there’s still hope to be found,
A light that can lift us off the ground,
And though our thoughts may be empty and bare,
We can still find a way to repair.

For the shadows of our feelings may be dark,
But they’re a reminder of the human heart,
And the depth of emotions that we possess,
A testament to the strength of our tenderness.

Way Forward

We each walk our own path in life,
With struggles, pain, and strife,
But the way we choose to navigate,
Is a choice that we must carefully contemplate.

For there is no right or wrong way,
No path that will lead us all to the same day,
And though we may feel lost and alone,
It’s a truth that we must come to own.

The world is full of uncertainty and doubt,
And sometimes the way ahead seems to be in drought,
But if we trust in ourselves and what we believe,
We can find a way to rise above and achieve.

Yet even as we strive towards our goal,
The road ahead may still take its toll,
And we may find ourselves lost and wandering,
Wondering if there’s any hope of conquering.

But in those moments of darkness and despair,
We must remember that life is not always fair,
And though the right way may not exist,
We can still find a way to persist.

For in the end, it’s not about the destination,
But the journey we take and the transformation,
That we undergo along the way,
As we learn and grow each and every day.

So let us each find our own way to be,
Embracing our own individuality,
And though the road ahead may be unknown,
We can find a way to make it our own.

The Allure of Darkness

The mind can be a treacherous place,
A labyrinth of thoughts we can’t erase,
And when the weight of life bears down,
The thought of suicide can sometimes be found.

It’s a comfort in the midst of pain,
A way to end the suffering and the strain,
And though it may seem like an escape,
It’s a choice that we cannot take.

For life is a precious gift to hold,
Even when the night seems uncontrolled,
And though the darkness may be deep,
The light of hope is always there to keep.

Yet the thought of suicide can be alluring,
A beacon of relief that’s reassuring,
And though we may be consumed by despair,
There’s always someone who will care.

For we are not alone in this world,
And our troubles are not forever unfurled,
So when the night seems dark and long,
We must hold on and stay strong.

For the thought of suicide may be a comfort,
But it’s not the answer that we ought to court,
And though the road ahead may be tough,
We can make it through when we’ve had enough.

So let us each find a way to cope,
And hold on to the fragile strands of hope,
For the night may be dark, but the dawn will come,
And with it, a new day to overcome.