Muscled, ribbed, caged tight
Time to loosen up, release
For clean bill of health
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CLP 11/03/2020
Tag Archives: Mental Health
Voiceless
Mouth moves aping sound
Single simple words suffice
Nothing more to say
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n.b. Selective mutism is an intriguing behaviour. Despite having the facility to speak there are some people who simply do not.
“Why not?” is a question that remains in the realm of speculation until the person is able to engage in conversation independently.
At the other end of the scale there are those who choose not to listen. This is a different problem; one that involves choices.
CLP 03/03/2020
On Calm
Frenetic rambles
Ideas pop, jump and ambush
Time to settle now
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CLP 25/02/2020
On Alcohol
Don’t tell me I’m wrong
When I say “No more, thank you”
I want tomorrow
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n.b. Waking up feeling muzzy, a nasty taste in the mouth, dehydrated with headache and a bit grumpy from a broken night’s sleep is rubbish.
Give me a gentle sleep that carries me to sunrise, the beauty of a new day and all its possibilities.
I am learning the power of “No” to be able to say “Yes!”
With eternal thanks to BTW.
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CLP 07/02/2020
On Relaxation
Important routines
Maintain balance, status quo
Hair down? Just cut it
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n.b. We hold ourselves tight in patterns and programmes, duties and responsibilities. These may be chosen voluntarily, imposed by the life-stage we are in, or consequences of decisions and actions taken many years previously. The challenge is how to get a break from unnecessary obligations, or the expectations imposed on us by others, so that a more open, healthier and happier life can be explored.
The first step must be to relax and free the mind. Sunshine and a bit of personal space, let yourself float free; see what bubbles up. Take things from there.
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CLP 12/01/2020
Nothing Matters (VI)
Sit quietly, breathe
Twenty minutes clears the mind
Let distractions pass
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n.b. Meditation is where nothing matters. Let thoughts drift away. I have found making time to do, say and think of nothing, nothing but calming and energising.
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Please find an expert to explain more about meditation – I am merely a beginner.
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CLP 17/12/2019
Out!
Throw back your head
Release that choking
Wrung-tight
Gut-deep
Howl
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Let it rip the last leaves from poplars
Slap around the lake
Cut through the Arctic wind
Smack into the mountains
Crack countless shards from glaciers
Tear open the glowering sky
And let sunshine in
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CLP 08/12/2019
On Reflection II
Without visible
Paths out of the darkest forest
Listen for the stream
CLP 15/12/2018
Voyage des Mots 