Can you write a poem?.

Justcheckingin15

@Ross_Scope,  .👏

Who knew..you had it in you
To write a verse..or maybe two
You should be proud of what you wrote
Hats off to you..@Ross_Scope

Alex_Alumni

I'm really enjoying this thread, lovely to see everyone getting involved

That's a great little one @Justcheckingin15

Autumn_Feeling

Here’s another poem called ‘Life Is A Simulation.’

Routines jitter through a sprawling network.
Obsolete data caught in the buffer
Of protocols and rapid expansion.
500 Internal Server Error.

Justcheckingin15

Thank you @Alex_Scope.

Alex_Alumni

@Autumn_Feeling yours reminds me of The Matrix or I, Robot

Was it inspired by science fiction, or something else?

Autumn_Feeling

Alex_Scope said:

@Autumn_Feeling yours reminds me of The Matrix or I, Robot

Was it inspired by science fiction, or something else?

Yeah. I tried to write a cyberpunk poem. It can describe life and death, old and new, and how society can coexist, breakdown and evolve. Also computer systems.

onebigvoice

A poem called secret Illness.

I wish I could write a poem,
Like some I have seen on here,
To write about Christmas or even Autumns Cheer
To express the way in which I feel
 It's not all about laughing and another beer.

I have this hidden illness, its always been around
When other look at me all they see, is a frown
I may look happy out side, its a mind game that I play
the turmoil and the stress in side, just isn't on display

My family just think I have lost the plot, and say I argue all the time,
But I truly wish, the stress would stop, instead of just a simple sneer
I'd love to be excepted for what I really am,
because that person that everyone knew, is still here, looking from within.

 I wish that some would listen, when there is a cry for help
Instead of trying to pigeon hole me, saying he's beyond any help.
I have needs as well you know, just sometimes I loose the grip
But most of the time I sit here, that secret illness is just not on display.  

  This is for those that suffer stress alone, but there is help and you are never alone.

Libby_Alumni

Thank you for your poem @onebigvoice - it's very powerful and I'm sure relatable with some of our members.

I really like the sentence:

This is for those that suffer stress alone, but there is help and you are never alone.

You're right, we are here to help one another and support each other through difficult times

Libby

Globster

@onebigvoice I agree with Libby_Scope your poem is very powerful and I would please never feel alone we are here for you

Sandy_123

Nice1 @onebigvoice

onebigvoice

The poem is my way of release and hope that others that read them realise that I believe we are all part of a friendship family joined together not because we all want to "**** about the system" but because some people suffer in silence when their is no need.
  If you ever want to talk just don't bother looking for a category of what ailed you. just post and you will realise that others also suffer in silence will spark the need to them to close ranks with you as they are the same.
  So on the bright side. ( for me)  sorry guys I just finished another poem.......  OH NO I hear you say, well just to let you know I'm deaf as well, another unseen illness, well its unheard of really but you know what I mean.  Its some times good to have a light hearted look at your self and look at the positive points.
  HERES A FACT THAT MOST DON'T REALISE:
  Mental illnesses are on the rise in the disabled and sick community, and being sectioned a few times already, how many of the Sane people that assessed me had a certificate tom say they were sane?  I HAVE 3?  Yet my therapist has none?  Makes me wonder how he got certificates to assess me when he doesn't have one him self?  By experience maybe? 

L_Volunteer

Really powerful. Thanks for sharing it with us @onebigvoice. What an interesting point you raised at the end too! 

onebigvoice

Seeing as its Mental Awareness week:

  

POEM   MENTAL AWARE WEEK.

 

For those that do not know it

it’s mental awareness week,

It’s supposed to help us get support

And not label me as a freak

 

I don’t know why we need this week

To make others become aware,

I’ve been shout out about this

So other become aware.

 

Where is the support when you need it?

I filled out forms you know

They have even said we can help

And showed me were to go.

 

Its not, in my case, something,

that has just happened just now,

the long-term prospect of this illness

seems to be here to stay.

 

I may talk slow, or have some thing’s wrong

but not all are on display,

you don’t have to run away

you won’t really, really catch it.

 

Its this very attitude that I want to change

When you come into contact with me.

And realise that I’m the same as you

Its just all, seen within.

 

I don’t know where to shout, to get myself heard

It’s not something that happens only, around this time of year.

What has changed from last year, when things were put in place

The government says they will help, has left a nasty taste.

 

Its all one big ploy to get those wanted votes

But I am still in need of help, so hence I put this post.

Do you know how to get help?  Or even where to go

To me it’s just another strike and another nasty blow.

 

So, government help me, I have a mental illness

Don’t just give me lip service, actually show me were to go.

Make this year really happen, and give the support we need

At a time when we need it most, and treat ME “with a beer”.

Tori_Scope

Really powerful poem @onebigvoice I'm sorry to hear that you've been struggling to access support for your mental health, however. It can definitely be difficult to access the right level of support, and I too hope this is something that'll improve over time. 

Have you spoken to your GP recently to update them on how you've been feeling? I'd encourage you to do so if not. 

If you live in England, you can also refer yourself for talking therapy through the IAPT scheme, if that's something you think could help. 

You can also see if there are any non-NHS mental health support services, such as charities, in your area by searching on the Hub of Hope. Mind are often a good charity to speak to, and they have plenty of helpful information on their website.

Please also remember that you can always contact the following organisations if you need someone to listen without judgement:

• Samaritans: call 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org 
• SHOUT: text SHOUT to 85258 to speak to someone over text
• CALM: call 0800 58 58 58, or use their live web chat (from 5pm to 12am)

onebigvoice

I would just like to say to 1.  All that read my posts, THANK YOU, and for your comments and 2.  I have accessed the right programs, and its others arounds me that are struggling to come to terms with their problems.

Tori_Scope

Thank you for clarifying that @onebigvoice I wasnt sure if the poem was written from your perspective, so thought it best to check. It's great that you're using your poetry to amplify the voices of others

Sandy_123

Let's all cheer for summer is now here

Where the sky is all blue and clear

The sun bright yellow and shining down

Making one sweat with the heat and frown.

The shorts are out and tee-shirts too

Sandals,flip flops, sun hats to name a few

The deck chairs up in the garden to sit

Read a book, take a nap or endlessly knit

Light the bbq stick on some tasty food

Bangers,burgers and chicken skewered

Blow up the pool fill it with water cold

Pop your feet in its to cool you I'm told

Trips to the sea side with bucket and spade

 For lots of big sandcastles to be made

Eat fish and chips and a ice cream too

Swim in the sea, jump over waves a few

When it's evening and sun has now gone 

Light a candle and pop some music on

Cool down with the night  time breeze 

If you listen, the owl hooting in the trees

Sandy_123

Thanks

Justcheckingin15

Great work @onebigvoice, @Sandy_123

Sandy_123

Thanks @Justcheckingin15