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⚠️ Trigger Warning ⚠️

I’m not suicidal,
I fear death.

I think about dying—
it's always a vivid, beautiful, sunny day.

I just want to bleed, cuts under the skin.
I just want to starve, protruding bones.
I just want to disappear, non-existent.

I’m trying to get my affairs in order,
to tend to my responsibilities,
to care for my loved ones
just in case.

I’m not suicidal,
at least, I don’t think I am.

I fear death.
Jan 1 2025
*Trigger warning ⚠️*
a sense of desertion
combined with
a sense of purpose
is a lethal combination;
false, or true.

a gust of wind sweeping through
an abandoned campfire,
in the right direction
(𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨, 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦)
will take down the
entire forest.
Lawrence Hall, HSG
Mhall46184@aol.com

                                   You Say You’re Bi-Polar


                                   for a certain wise poet


You say you’re bi-polar. So is the planet
So you’re all right, and I only ask of you -
Please help the rest of us be as good as you
As thoughtful and kind, and as attuned to Creation
Rather dance
happy and freely in the rain
than to carry the burden
of an umbrella.




Shell✨🐚
This life is too short. Know your priorities.
A morning of overcast sky in Nevada
Is very like landscapes painted by El Greco.
Cobalt sky smeared with silver gray shadows
In a candy floss tumble of gunmetal clouds
Gives a subtle light that makes things mysterious
And creates a canopy of comfort for a winter day.
ljm
Even gloomy days are beautiful here. The  light is just different and magical.
"Grandma?"

"Yes, sweet pea?"

"Does Grandad kiss and touch you because he loves you?"

"Of course!"

"Oh, okay. I won't complain next time he babysits."

"Say what?"
"Dad?"

"Yes, Timmy?"

"When you were young, did you ever think you'd have such a fantastic son?"

"Maybe ask your granddad that question."
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