Tag Archives: fear

survivor guilt – February 26

Posted on February 27, 2018 by landl30

2.26.2018 in wartime guns rattle, ied’s level the guys next to you, and some come home in pieces, while others in only guises and varieties of a whole. why me, why not me why them, and I’m still here … Continue reading →

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prayer – April 24

Posted on April 30, 2017 by landl30

————— 4.24.2017 face on the pillow cheeks marked by the oxygen line. her eyes are down barely open and it scares the hell out of me what happened to the little girl, precious diamond child, at age forty … Continue reading →

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Lights flashing in the night- February 21

Posted on February 22, 2017 by landl30

Lights flashing in the night, Two cars stopped Going opposite ways And a policeman gesturing. He looks safe. I worry for him That those he has stopped will do him harm; Only because he has Chosen to stand … Continue reading →

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blubbering beavers – January 28

Posted on January 29, 2017 by landl30

1.28.2017 blubbering beavers feel the words feel the quiver even before tons of feelings from somewhere deep mostly of gratitude and sometimes of fear that life is so beautiful and yet what if not. grace is a … Continue reading →

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christmas 2016

Posted on December 24, 2016 by landl30

12.24.2016 In quiet moments a child is born into a world raging with confusion, fear, and lines of dread. only a gift from outside can still the hearts within. Christmas 2016 Len Freeman —————–

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broken people speak – December 1

Posted on December 2, 2016 by landl30

12.1.2016 broken people speak and tell their truth that the rest of us are not nice while we listen and nod and hope that we are actually awake. ——————-

Posted in poetry | Tagged brokenness, disconnection, distance, fear, honesty, intent, Mental Health, mental illness, perception, repentance, separation, stigma | Leave a comment

the blank edge – September 12

Posted on September 13, 2016 by landl30

9.12.2016 the blank edge is what we fear that there will be no beyond beyond it is a step of faith everyday that the path chosen is not a sham. ———————-

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