A KIND OF MENTAL STATE

in poetry •  5 years ago 

When I write people often complain about my words. Not everyone is comfortable about the pictures I create and I know in some more censored forums I just might get a ban for skirting edges of lewdness. The truth is I write how I speak with people that are pretty close to me. If you have not heard me use certain terms while chatting with you, know I am either worried about losing your friendship or I feel you are just too sanctimonious. My close associates know my mouth runs rough. My thoughts are worse.


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I have issues that I don't often talk about but I write a lot about personal things, issues that people face but dare not talk about. When I write poetry, I feel a certain kind of release from censorship, from societal judgment. It is as if my lips are open and I can finally speak as I feel. It is dangerous thing because poetry can be genteel, bright, teenage, nubile, well dressed, coiffed but I truly do not know how to think in such terms.

Maybe I have a mental state, I don't know. there are times when I see shadows at the corner of my sight. There are times when shadows move and then there is nothing there. hehehehe. Anyways, I am what my society made me.


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Both poems are a reflection of my writing when they are random and unedited. I posted them on the mirakee app first before bringing them here. Maybe now you will read me in a different light eh?


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©warpedpoetic, 2019.

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you are a wonderful writer and poet. I have always liked reading your work. Individual expression is what this wacky ride is all about :) we're all in a mental state, it's just some of us are more aware of it than others.

I will have to find you on Mirakee - though I hardly use the platform anymore as I've been in a cycle of recluse for the last year or so.. ha ha I hardly use any platform but my good intentions are still here!

Hey Marie good to hear from you again. It's been a minute eh? Thank you for your kind words as always.
Yes indeed, we are in a mental state, some of us. Some are more aware than others.

I fell off the planet a bit.. ha ha off in my own dimension I guess. Have been spending much of my time learning new things and processing. I think I'll be writing again on here sometime soon though.

I am expectant. It is even too long

I love the way you write, the words that you choose, your poetry is always so vivid and raw never apologize for that, it is a gift x poetry should push and provoke!

Yes poetry should provoke. I like that word provoke. I think poetry should ask questions that ordinary conversations would not ask. In fact literature should seek for answers. Thanks @trucklife-family

I think that what attracted me to your writing, and keeps me coming back to read is the honesty in your work. The lack of judgmental fear from other. I may not read, or comment on a lot, I read more than I comment, but I do enjoy most of your work.

I know this and I am grateful. I learnt that, honest writing here on steemit. It is one of the gifts this platform has given me; the ability to write what I feel without being worried about how it would be seen. When ever I post something of my poems on my other social media accounts; facebook, instagram, I get crazy comments. 😂

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I too use(d) Mirakee! I'm sure you've seen as some of my past poems I actually link back to my Mirakee versions.

When you say people complain about your words, you mean in everyday speak, or are people complaining about your poetry?
I hope not! Keep writing, it is great!

Well folks here are more accepting. It's actually outside social media platforms that I find folks who are not comfortable. I don't care anyway. Lol

Mirakee yaay! I have been using it for a long time although I have deleted and installed it several times. Thanks for stopping by

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Hi @warpedpoetic
I'm the guy who reads in the shadows and i must say your work is amazing. I've been try to reach you on discord but it seems i suck at finding users. This is your gift, this is your intellectual property never be apologetic.

You doing great fam. Need to talk to you soon.

Cheers

Dante is here no fear

I am always on discord even if I don't interact much. I don't know my discord handle in complete though. Those numbers at the end is curiosity. You will definitely be able to search for me on curie server. I am still there.

Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate them.


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