Conversations With Myself

This is lovely, Jenny;-)

Just a couple of minor typos. Should be 'burst forth', second stanza and fourth stanza, should be 'mind's eye'.

Again, this is a departure from your usual style, and it shows your versality.

Very much enjoyed.

Tina

I completely agree with Tina- I love the way you are following the inspiration from your emotions. They are strong and luckily you are writing them down. I am sure it is one of the best forms for therapy and really do wish for you that it is of some aid to you in your confusion.
I would like to say that if you wrote

"how did they penetrate my inner self-"
instead of through into- that is not necessary as penetrate is enough to explain it.

Welldone and please I hope you feel very much better soon- It's good you have a strong shoulder to lean on- that'
s what we all should have in such trying times.I have my sisters and son and I am thankful for that.
well I am rambling....

atb
;)Pia

Hi Tina,

firstly thanks for the help and I've now put them
right.

You are very kind to say that you enjoyed reading
this, I really am looking forward to getting back
to my usual writing, it feels somehow strange to
write such morbid stuff, which is why in the second
half of this piece, I wanted to focus on the positive point, rather than being negative.

Hopefully this is the end of these thoughts I have
been having.

Thankyou again for reading and leaving a comment.

Jenny.

Hi Pia,

Thankyou for your advice, I agree with you it does
look better as you said, so I have changed it.

Writing has always been a therapy to me, well that
and the other beliefs that I have.

The only bit I have a problem with, is the flash
backs, but I believe in time they will leave. I
just need to focus myself, which sometimes does
take a lot of strength especially at the moment.

Thankyou for your getting better wishes, they are
really appreciated and I'm glad you are well and
have the support you need.

Again thankyou for reading and your comments.

Jenny.

You know Jenny- I get flash backs too and they can be quite disturbing but as you say I find that time helps me to keep a distance to the incidents and the flashbacks fade, but then sometimes new incidents turn up and really you've got to stay strong and calm and not let them knock you out. You didn't get knocked out completely I can see and I am so glad to know that you have quite a bit of raw strength to help you through and writing is so good for you. I am really amazed at the way you just can get it out. You are a true artist!
atb
have a wonderful Tuesday

;)Pia

Thanks Pia,

I've never really been good at talking about myself,
but when things become strained, it just needs to
be said. I used to keep diaries and that helped
a lot, but that was before I found ABC TAlES and
I have to say, its a lot better, because you actually
get to talk to another human, rather than a
'Dear Diary,' if you know what I mean.

Thankyou for coming back to me, and I will try to
listen to some calming music and meditate.

Jenny.

new skinner_jennifer
Just say hope all is going, well for you,
I do unsderstand a s have been there, in most things good and bad. So deleted long letter. Also what lost has been found thank goodness. Jenny, hope you will pick up feeling better soon, only can say taken me years! of all. Rest is not typed cos. Justice and caution. Keep writing hot chocalate, wine, soft music relaxation and mediate, I did one on here way back. Truly works. Hunny bun keep those great poems and stories coming ok. Covert thought good no bad papers tv before bed. Tell yourself I will sleep well. I was once like you.
Take care all the best
julie xx

Dear julie,

thankyou so much for your nice comments. I'm feeling
a lot better, just needed to take my time. Things
are slowly getting back to normal.

It's really nice to know that there are people like
you out there that really care and I do appreciate
what you have said.

I hope the sun is shining down on you, it looks like
it could be a good weekend.

You take care too.

Jenny.

I hope you overcome most of the difficult challenges in life. Writing is very therapeutic, and at the same time squeezes out all those wonderful feelings inside. Give the positive vibes lots of space. Take time to enjoy the simple things in life and continue to write these meaningful and well-expressed words. Cheers, Richard LP

I agree with Richard- you need to get things out once in a while and it is so good if you can do it as you have here- expressing it in words on paper (text on a screen!!) . You can then turn things around to your own advantage by sharing it with others. It is not moaning- it is a part of artistic expression and inspiration- it is not always the bright things we are inspired by- we also have to let go of the dark sides of life by questioning our reason even though we don't always fully comprehend. I think you do it wonderfully here and with your latter poems. I really hope for you that it helps you to overcome life's difficult turns. I know it helps me expressing the hard times- just letting go of them.

atb

;)Pia

Hello Richard,

there are such good people on here and I really do
appreciate your words of kindness. I'm feeling a lot
better and have managed to get some rest, which is
wonderful.

I suppose we have to have bad times in life, to
appreciate what we've got and the good times.

Your words are of great comfort to me and for that
I thankyou so very much.

You keep writing your wonderful, natural poems,
because I love to read them.

Thanks again.

Jenny.

Hello Pia,

you are really kind and thoughtful, I know exactly
what you mean about not keeping things in your head,
but writing them down, but I'm not going to dwell on
it anymore.

It's so good when things start to heal, because it's
like coming out of the dark and back into the light
again, I feel a lot closer to the light now.

Again Pia, thankyou for being there for me at this
time, you have been a true friend.

Jenny.

Just popped back to say I hope the sun is shining where you are today, Jenny. I really do hope so;-)

Tina

Dear Tina,

you are so kind to wish me a sunny day, I really do
appreciate your kind thoughts.

I too hope the sun is shining for you and yours.

Wishing you a peaceful weekend.

Jenny.

Thanks, Jenny. And you're welcome;-) Tina

"like candlelight flick - flash - flick" - that's a beautiful line Jenny - and what a lot of comments! You've obviously struck a chord with many people with this poem. I really enjoyed it - do keep writing and posting!

Thankyou for reading insert, have now definitely
come back to myself, feeling a lot better. I am
very grateful for all the comments and votes of
confidence. It's very rewarding to write on here,
and to know that people care so much.

Thanks again for your comment.

Jenny.