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Venting

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Venting 

My thoughts erratic
scattered like dead leaves
In a barren field
Flying every which way
Undisciplined
and confusing

My head spins 
As it tries to remember
Everything that needs to be done 
Not only for you but for me too
Intimidating
and daunting

My identity lost
Drowned in your pool
of needs and wants
Your incapacities
Demanding
and exhausting

My sanity teeters
On the edge of unreason
Your only responses
indifferent and perfunctory
Dismaying
and disheartening

My energy level low
When did I become invisible?
A means only to your end
Being your caregiver
Debilitating
and demoralizing


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Word Prompts

My - Stream of Consciousness
Discipline - Word of the Day
Scattered- RDP
Field - FOWC

  18 comments for “Venting”

  1. Carol anne
    October 21, 2022 at 12:24 am

    so relatable christine! An old poem…but absolutely awesome! 🙂

    • Christine Bolton
      October 21, 2022 at 8:09 am

      Thanks Carol Anne. It is so easy to get lost in somebody else, to our own detriment sometimes. 😯

  2. 1dancequeendq
    August 30, 2021 at 6:36 pm

    Painful feelings expressed in this poem.

    • Christine Bolton
      September 4, 2021 at 10:59 am

      Yes so true. Thanks Bernadette ☺️💕

  3. paeansunplugged
    August 30, 2021 at 7:04 am

    Love it, Christine! It is poignant and lyrical. ❤️🌷

    • Christine Bolton
      September 4, 2021 at 10:55 am

      Thanks Punam ☺️💕🌺

      • paeansunplugged
        September 4, 2021 at 2:37 pm

        My pleasure. 😊❤️

  4. Thattamma C.G Menon
    August 28, 2021 at 9:46 pm

    Inspiring poem 👌🌷so touching 🙏👍🏻🌹

  5. willowdot21
    August 28, 2021 at 4:05 pm

    This is truly a brilliant poem 💜

    • Christine Bolton
      August 28, 2021 at 8:06 pm

      Thanks Willow! I appreciate it so much ☺️🌺💕

      • willowdot21
        August 29, 2021 at 2:34 am

        💜💜

  6. oneta hayes
    August 28, 2021 at 1:33 pm

    Sad but well done. May hope abide with you.

    • Christine Bolton
      August 28, 2021 at 2:15 pm

      Thank you so much Oneta ☺️🌺

  7. Paula Light
    August 28, 2021 at 1:20 pm

    Intense! ❤️

    • Christine Bolton
      August 28, 2021 at 2:18 pm

      Thanks Paula! ☺️💕

  8. Sadje
    August 28, 2021 at 12:15 pm

    Such a heartfelt poem

    • Christine Bolton
      August 28, 2021 at 2:13 pm

      Thanks Sadje ☺️💕

      • Sadje
        August 28, 2021 at 2:38 pm

        You’re welcome

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