In darkness it lurks
Fear and mystery entwined
Eternal unknown
Deep inside us the fear binds
For all life has seen and shown.
MAD/AAA 01/03/2024
She had been hurt so much that she wrapped her heart with barbed wire.
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Not letting anybody close enough to love or even know her.
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If they tried they’d be shredded up into ribbons of emotion.
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This assures she’ll never be hurt or loved again…
-AAA 12/14/2024
Allie was nervous sometimes beyond belief
From her green tail to her 80 sharp teeth.
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She felt scared around strangers and those she knew.
So scared she didn’t know what to do.
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Since she was a little hatchling
Anxiety has been a constant thing.
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But Allie longs to have more fun
To play with alligator friends under the sun.
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She tries to be brave as much as she can
But those butterflies in her tummy get out of hand.
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Life can be hard, cruel, and unfair
Especially for alligators that really care.
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Allie’s friends do often help her out
Reassuring her which friendship is all about.
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Each day forward her bravery less wavers
Encountering a new adventure she savors.
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Just take it easy one day at a time
With each, one less mountain to climb.
-aaa
Originally Published 06/03/2024
Dark raven’s shadow
Visible light all obscured
You needn’t worry
After the raven passes
Shadows fade and light returns…
-AAA 11/22/2024
Behind these cold walls
time stretches like silent chains
hope flickers within
All positivity fades
and dies a slow painful death…
-MAD/AAA 11/09/2024
Fear of what’s out there
Forces us to stay indoors
So we can be safe
Safety in the silence here,
Yet the world still calls to me…
-AAA/MAD 10/19/2024
Nothing I can do or say
Wink if an eye, you’re far away
I’ll never forget that day
The way you held me at bay
A very dark day that May
After promises you wouldn’t stray
So sad the games you played
You were so afraid
So your decision was made
You couldn’t of stayed
Your self interest cut like a blade
A great thing was completely unmade
I gave up trying to persuade
A love that you forbade…
-AAA 09/07/2024
Originally Published 04/20/2024
Clutching you when you least expect
Coldness like a Zombie’s hand
Little to do or even protect
Fear waves its toxic wand.
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Heart is racing beating faster
You take deep breaths to try and cope
Your body turns to rigid, skin alabaster
As you grasp at slipping notions of hope.
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It’s taken you now you’re frozen in place
Triggered and frayed like a live wire
A icy gaunt look on your face
You suffer deep in anxiety’s ire.
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Its Crippling debilitating
And takes a big toll on
Endlessly contemplating
Until happiness is gone.
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Many a victim doth it take
Chaining them to over thought
Trying to avoid a break
From a disaster that may be wrought.
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Stand in strength and hold on fast
Strength inside far more than you know
This internal nagging will not last
Take this opportunity to grow.
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Take control you got this now.
Your mind drifts back to normalcy
Taking command of your fears, wow
It’s the strongest you can be…
–aaa
This is most definitely the greatest Genesis song I have never heard before off an album I also hadn’t heard.
It’s pure Progressive Rock with a lot of great changes and odd time signatures.
Phil Collin’s vocals are very close to his predecessor’s Peter Gabriel.
This has become one of my favorite Genius songs and the Album The Wind And Withering as well.
Keep in mind this is progressive music. This is not the short poppy tunes. If you’re listening to the Genesis of the early to mid 80s (and beyond) this is a lot more complex sound.
As always thank you for reading…
-aaa
Overcrowded places.
Bring out my anxiety.
Remember to breathe.
Don’t let it overwhelm you.
Just be brave and keep going…
-MAD/AAA 07/21/2024
Pamela was perceptive and cared a lot
But the other animals thought not.
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She’d surround them and blushed
And they feared being crushed.
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So she’d tie herself into a knot…
-AAA 07/02/2024
Carrie was claustrophobic and it was bad
Having this phobia for a cat is quite sad.
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She had scared faces
Within tight spaces.
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Running away outside was her fad…
-aaa
Allie was nervous sometimes beyond belief
From her green tail to her 80 sharp teeth.
–
She felt scared around strangers and those she knew.
So scared she didn’t know what to do.
–
Since she was a little hatchling
Anxiety has been a constant thing.
–
But Allie longs to have more fun
To play with alligator friends under the sun.
–
She tries to be brave as much as she can
But those butterflies in her tummy get out of hand.
–
Life can be hard, cruel, and unfair
Especially for alligators that really care.
–
Allie’s friends do often help her out
Reassuring her which friendship is all about.
–
Each day forward her bravery less wavers
Encountering a new adventure she savors.
–
Just take it easy one day at a time
With each, one less mountain to climb.
-aaa
U nable to be your true self
N ot able to focus on what is important
C annot find solid grounding on which to stand
E rosion of your self confidence
R ealization that you are vulnerable
T rying to regain composure
A ll things you do are that much harder
I nability to make decision due to distraction
N otice the world around you seeming to slow down
T antalizing contentment seems miles away
Y ou will get through this and find peace….eventually
-aaa
Clutching you when you least expect
Coldness like a Zombie’s hand
Little to do or even protect
Fear waves its toxic wand.
–
Heart is racing beating faster
You take deep breaths to try and cope
Your body turns to rigid, skin alabaster
As you grasp at slipping notions of hope.
–
It’s taken you now you’re frozen in place
Triggered and frayed like a live wire
A icy gaunt look on your face
You suffer deep in anxiety’s ire.
–
Its Crippling debilitating
And takes a big toll on
Endlessly contemplating
Until happiness is gone.
–
Many a victim doth it take
Chaining them to over thought
Trying to avoid a break
From a disaster that may be wrought.
–
Stand in strength and hold on fast
Strength inside far more than you know
This internal nagging will not last
Take this opportunity to grow.
–
Take control you got this now.
Your mind drifts back to normalcy
Taking command of your fears, wow
It’s the strongest you can be…
–aaa
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