POETRY RELIEF PRESENTED
BY ROBERT WEBSTER SACRAMENTO
That Magic Potion
by Robert Webster, YogiCycle
Changing circumstances, changing emotions.
Your brain creates that Magic Potion:
It gives life to feelings of
Despair; sadness; rage.
And back again.
Always, back again…
Sinking below the surface
For who knows how long?
Hours, days, weeks, months go by
Your mind plays the same, tired song.
The emotional weight is real.
It presses on your head,
You feel your eyelids lower,
Your shoulder droops
Right down to your heel.
You lose weight.
You gain weight.
You seesaw up and down.
You see your reflection
In the mirror
Throwing back your frown.
You tell yourself
Snap out of it!
It’s not that bad!
But your thoughts
Cause you to spiral down
And…
Your brain creates that Magic Potion:
It gives life to feelings of
Despair; sadness; rage.
And back again.
Always, back again…
So what to do?
How to break the chain?
Start by seeking help
From outside your domain.
An unbiased eye
Can help you try
And start your brain,
To create a Magic Potion:
That gives life to feelings of
Safety; warmth; acceptance; even joy.
And back again.
Always, back again…
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Amazing my friend! You definitely have a way with words. Incredible message, thanks for sharing.
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Thank you! The muse hit hard last week when I wrote it. The words just flowed. I’m happy and humbled to be included as a member of this performance.
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I am eternally thankful that I had the opportunity to read it my friend.
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Thank you. It’s an honor to be heard/read. The Neighborhood is a very special place.
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And you are very special too. Thank you so much Robert for your contribution and being a part of The Neighborhood.
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Thank you Kendall. Being part of any performance in The Neighborhood is truly fulfilling. Life changing. Big Smile!!
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