There's been a mistake
somewhere.
This is not
how it was all
supposed to go.
You, over there
laughing
as I prick my finger
on verbal razors.
Me, bleeding,
faking a smile
wishing
I could manage
to be good
just this once.
Hi! I am an artist, author, and blogger who also happens to have Asperger’s Syndrome. I have won several awards and honors for my writings and artwork. I suffer from a few severe mental illness and chronic pain conditions (Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Fibromyalgia, CFS/ME, Ehlers Danlos, Degenerative Disc Disease, etc.), which greatly affects my life and makes me want to advocate for others going through similar things. Other interests of mine include reading, writing, drawing, watching cartoons and movies, collecting toys, hanging out with my family, and annoying my 3 cats.
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This is so profound and touching Maranda
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Aw, thank you ♥
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You’re welcome 😉
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gorgeous poem
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Thank you so much!
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Stirring, sad, and poignant. Many can resonate with that internal feeling, along with the thoughts that kick us down. Very well-written!
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Thank you! Your kind words mean a lot to me.
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I translated your poem into Italian
C’é stato un errore
C’è stato un errore
da qualche parte.
Non è stato
come tutto
dovrebbe andare.
Tu, laggiù
stai ridendo
mentre mi pungo il dito
su rasoi verbali.
Io sanguinante
sto simulando un sorriso
desiderandoti.
Potrei farcela,
andare bene
solo questa volta.
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I will publish it on December 27 on my blog in the weekly column dedicated to the best poems read on the web. Thanks
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That’s awesome! Thank you so much! It looks beautiful!
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Emphatic imagery in so few simple words…
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♥♥♥
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Such a powerful poem, the imagery speaks.
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Thanks so much!
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Most welcome.
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♡ ALL is Well, just as it Should Be; so CHOOSE!!! Carefully, Let Go of What No Longer Serves EveryOne and Ascend to 5D in 3D, No Personal Gain
…♡♡♡…
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Thanks!
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Powerful and poignant, Maranda! So well-written! ❤ Stay safe and take care!
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Thanks Cheryl! I appreciate your kind words!
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its certainly interesting!
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Thank you ♥
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Nicely expressed.
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Thank you!
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Nice blogg thanks for posting
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