Poets Corner

[Guest Heryn]

I'm not entirely sure whether I should submit anonymously or not, being honest.

I probably like Clocks and Electric the most. I don't know which other couple to choose for the list. Or whether they're just me rambling and putting words together.

[Guest fluffytip]

I'm not entirely sure whether I should submit anonymously or not, being honest.

I probably like Clocks and Electric the most. I don't know which other couple to choose for the list. Or whether they're just me rambling and putting words together.

I think all your poetry is great Heryn!! You can just put Clocks and Electric in if you like, let me know if theres any others you would like!!!

Thanks 284me, Jade, Jessica and Rainbow!!

I will put these all into the big list so far, and i will update you with the current list!!

We need some poems by men!! So far, every poem is by girlies!!! It would be nice to offer a representative sample!!

Keep those creative juices flowing!!

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Right, here is an update of all of the poetry so far:

OCD-UK. Our Lifeline – Sarah

Desperation – Sarah

“Don’t let the dark clouds ride” – Liza

Guardian Angel - Liza

The demon – Liza

OCD – Gabrielle

Twenty-Four Seven – 284me

Is it Enough – 284me

How Can I Exist As ME? – 284me

Expose It Well My Friend – 284me

Shipwrecked - Jade

“Maybe tomorrow I’ll be back to me” - Jessica

Clocks – Heryn

Electric - Heryn

They are all excellent so far!!!

I have decided what i will do is email you all when we have finalised the layout for the book with consent, otherwise if i do it now it will get a bit confusing who has given their consent and who hasn't.

Keep going everyone!!

Think of the money we are raising!!

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[Guest Lizbeth]

I think all your poetry is great Heryn!! You can just put Clocks and Electric in if you like, let me know if theres any others you would like!!!

Thanks 284me, Jade, Jessica and Rainbow!!

I will put these all into the big list so far, and i will update you with the current list!!

We need some poems by men!! So far, every poem is by girlies!!! It would be nice to offer a representative sample!!

Keep those creative juices flowing!!

a

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Right, here is an update of all of the poetry so far:

OCD-UK. Our Lifeline – Sarah

Desperation – Sarah

“Don’t let the dark clouds ride” – Liza

Guardian Angel - Liza

The demon – Liza

OCD – Gabrielle

Twenty-Four Seven – 284me

Is it Enough – 284me

How Can I Exist As ME? – 284me

Expose It Well My Friend – 284me

Shipwrecked - Jade

“Maybe tomorrow I’ll be back to me” - Jessica

Clocks – Heryn

Electric - Heryn

They are all excellent so far!!!

I have decided what i will do is email you all when we have finalised the layout for the book with consent, otherwise if i do it now it will get a bit confusing who has given their consent and who hasn't.

Keep going everyone!!

Think of the money we are raising!!

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Ummmm...284me's a boy isn't he? :original:

[Guest ebrads]

Thought I'd give this poetry lark a go, never done it before so hope its ok and would be really pleased if it was good enough to use.Do I need to email this to anyone? or just post here? anyway here it is, please excuse grammatical errors not my strong point!

The voice of OCD

You're my puppet

you belong to me

dont be upset

its your pal... OCD

Check the door

and think about me

check the door

now... check the key

Go on - do it

check the door

be on the safe side

do it once more

I'll try my best

to challenge you

give you a test

and make you feel blue

Go on - do it

flick the light

go on - do it

or loose your sight

Do it in sevens

listen to me

or you'll go to heaven

I'm the cheif... OCD

Get rid of that dirt

wash it away

don't care if it hurts

do as I say

I wont leave you alone

or let you beat me

you can have a good moan

but I'm strong... I'm OCD

How dare you dare

to chalenge me?

I'm no easy to scare

with this CBT

But wait whats this?

No flicking the light?!

You'll give it a miss?!

your putting up a fight?!

Its me... you're dead

I've sent you out to sea

You're no longer in my head

Goodbye ... OCD

[Guest fluffytip]

Oops!!! Sorry 284me, but still, that is only one guy it would be good to have more!!!

Thanks ebrads!!

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[Guest ebrads]

Is my poem any good?

Em x :blushing:

[Guest fluffytip]

Is my poem any good?

Em x :blushing:

Yes ebrads,

I have put it into the list so far, you will be emailed in the future to check it is still ok!!

It is a great poem, thank you very much for your contribution!!

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Just to update everyone on the poetry book so far!! I think we have a great mix of poems, but we still need lots more guys!!!!!

Caramoole, i hope you don't mind but i chose these three of yours to use, let me know if thats alright, i think they are great, and you did say i could

OCD-UK. Our Lifeline – Sarah

Desperation – Sarah

“Don’t let the dark clouds ride” – Liza

Guardian Angel - Liza

The demon – Liza

OCD – Gabrielle

Twenty-Four Seven – 284me

Is it Enough – 284me

How Can I Exist As ME? – 284me

Expose It Well My Friend – 284me

Shipwrecked - Jade

“Maybe tomorrow I’ll be back to me” - Jessica

Clocks – Heryn

Electric - Heryn

The voice of OCD – ebrads

“Is this the you, you want to be” - Caramoole

“You need to sit and write a list” - Caramoole

OCD-UK v OCD – Caramoole

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[Guest fluffytip]

Hey Jim,

I was wondering if you would like to submit this or another poem to our poetry book!! We have lots of talented people and you would fit in nicely!!

Let me know if you fancy it!!

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[Guest jameschristopher]

Hey Jim,

I was wondering if you would like to submit this or another poem to our poetry book!! We have lots of talented people and you would fit in nicely!!

Let me know if you fancy it!!

a

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hello

yes you are more then welcome to use it.i dont think it is as good as most on here though im not very good at poetry!

[Guest Gabriellem]

I really love this! It encompasses all that is OCD and the beauty of peace of mind even if only for a few short moments!Well done and yes I think you are a poet!:-) Gabby

hello im not very good at poems compared to some people on here.and sorry its a bit rymey oh and i cant spell to good anyway here goes.

BEING AFRAID CAN BE HELPFULL IM TOLD

SHE SITS IN HER BROWN LEATHER CHAIR

THE WORLD IS A HAMMER I AM THE NAIL

IT PUMMELS ME INTO THE GROUND

THE FLIGHT OR FIGHT RESPONSE IS

ESSENTIAL SHE SAID

I TOLD HER I DID NOT CARE

THE PRESSURES IMMENCE THE HAMMER

RELENTLACE POUND AFTER POUND AFTER

POUND

TRY TO CONTROL YOUR BREATHING

INHALE A DEEP BREATH NOW HOLD

NOW THE HAMMER IS BEATING INSIDE ME

PULSATING OUT

SWEAT BEADS ON MY FOREHEAD AND FALLS

EFFORTLESSLY WITHOUT A SOUND

CHOCKING WINDPIPE CLOSING THE AIR IS

AS THICK AS GLUE

BREATH OUT BREATH IN BREATH OUT

THE WAY I HAVE SHOWN YOU

THEN SILENCE

GRAINS OF SAND POUR FROM MY MOUTH AS

I LOOK UP TO THE SKY

IN ONE SPLIT SECOND A MILLION CLOUDS SEEMED

TO HAVE RUSHED BY

IM THEN LOOKING DOWN WATCHING THE OCEAN

HUG THE SHORE

THATS WHEN I REALIZE I HAVE FELT THIS WAY BEFORE

MISTY SHADOWS THEN BECOME FIGURES

AS MY VISION IS RESTORED

WHAT I JUST EXPERIANCED WAS COMPLETE AND

UTTER BLISS

TEN WHOLE SECONDS WICH SEEMED LIKE A LIFETIME

WHERE MY FEAR DID NOT EXIST

JIM

[Guest lostgirl]

I was going to try and contribute something to this, but everything I have written has been ****. Sorry guys, I feel like I'm letting you down.

If its written from your heart its not ****. Have some confidence in youself :clapping:

xx

[Guest jameschristopher]

thank you

[Guest 284me]

What confuses me a bit Sarah, is that the contradiction that your posts and your poetry transmits.... Your poetry speaks of hope, of the positives etc., yet you continue to put yourself down. You have to try and accept that even if somebody says 'Yes it is ****'..... that would have no effect upon you.....

There is an old zen saying that goes something like....'Do not welcome praise, nor hideaway from blame.'

[Guest ebrads]

ok ive had another go, I had trichotillomania when I was younger and now very mild bouts from time to time. This is a very tounge in cheek poem so i hope it dosent offend anyone, but i think if you dont laugh youll cry!!

Unaware

Getting the urge

like an electric surge

pulling my hair

beyond repair

all over my head

my hair is shed

my scalp is bare

does anyone care?

make myself bold

its a sight to behold!!

Probably not the greatest! but ill keep trying for a great cause.

Em :original:

[Guest ebrads]

Shar, just read your poems. I love them, especially dont ask. I totally get it. Well done :original:

[Guest Mansfield_Jo]

Ive never written poetry before but i gave it a try last night.

To OCD,

Where did you come from I do not Know,

But now your here you wont let go,

The things you make me feel, the things you make me do,

I tell myself its not my fault but it wont get through.

Your in my thoughts, Your in my mind,

The things you make me feel, so unkind.

Your constantly with me all day long,

Ive tried fighting you but im not that strong.

Touch this thing once, touch it again twice,

The fear you insert me in turns me to ice.

To cut my skin offers a release,

But when will you go and leave me in peace.

You make me check things over and over again,

Even though every time i do it causes me pain.

You've excluded me from family and friends,

OCD leave me alone the message I send.

The nights are the worst, thats when you start to shout,

Try as I may I cant block you out.

You wont let me sleep, You wont let me rest,

Two or three hours a night, and thats at best.

I'm asking you to release me, give me back the key,

So I can be happy, So i can be free.

Jo :haha:

[Rachie]

Hi Jo,

Well done - that's a great poem - really conveys how bad the OCD makes you feel.

Hope you're not feeling so bad right now?

Rach x

[Guest Heryn]

and a tsunami of grease-water down the front of my shirt

:clapping: Keep writing.

Cheers

Heryn

Edited April 11, 2006 by Heryn

[Guest hendrix fan]

Hey this is a great idea heres 3 poems i'd love to even be considered to go into the book:

1st one- Take a walk in these shoes:

I'll walk a mile in your shoes if you take a step in mine

We live in a world of uncertainty and obsession

Thoughts spinning and suspending through the day

Sleeping is our only time for rest

The fear of the unkown is to strong to take

And this thing can make us or break us

We must fight to keep our inner peace

Its hard however when the world looks dark,

and your facing a brick wall, and the door is locked shut

However we are the masters of our own creation,

and we hold the key, nobody else

We must set ourselves free from the thing that has plagued us all these years

And follow the path to freedom in whatever form it takes.

The 2nd- Life through the hour glass

Im living life through an hour glass and its 5 past the hour

Time it ticks on towards the end

The end that is undoubtedly going to happen

Its now 10 past and ive wasted 5 precious minutes

with thoughts of hows? and maybes?

The "what if's" are the worst?

I look back at simpler times of adolescence and childhood

It's now 20 past, that killed the time,

until my mind was slammed back into the present situation

Time slips away so fast, it cant be wasted anymore

The grains of sand flow through the timer

its almost boiling point

Cant shake of these thoughts, its now 20 to the hour

I feel ashamed ive let it get this far

I must break the cycle of self doubt and fear

However it's 5 to now and theres only 5 minutes left

The last grains of sand edge towards the drop

And im left with eternal uncertainty.

And finally my third and final one- Run the race

For triumph there must be a struggle,

to make it seem worth while

I'm sure that we are close now maybe another mile

We've run this far together,

and thers more black clouds to come, but

there's always tomorrow a new day to try again

The track seems long, its what life's about

You just gotta learn not to run it alone

[Guest Lizbeth]

Hendrix fan...I don't just say this, that was excellent. So well written. I'm really impressed :clapping: :clapping:

Edited April 11, 2006 by Jade

[Guest jools74]

ARE YOU OK

Are you ok

Are you alright

I thought you were breathing...

funny last night

I thought you were ill

I thought you were dying

Yet you carried on sleeping

While I lay there crying

Are you ok

Are you alright

You looked a bit pale

When you left school tonight

I've given you calpol

And checked if you're hot

I suggest that you're ill

Yet you tell me you're not

Are you ok

Are you alright

You came back from playgroup

And your chest sounded tight

I phoned up the doctor

I took you straight down

Yet apparently you are....

The fittest kid in town

Am I ok

Am I alright

I'm feeling so tired

I'm looking so white

Maybe its cancer

Maybe my heart

Or maybe this illness

That tears me apart

Cheers

Jools

[Guest lostgirl]

Wow thats really good am impressed

xx

ARE YOU OK

Are you ok

Are you alright

I thought you were breathing...

funny last night

I thought you were ill

I thought you were dying

Yet you carried on sleeping

While I lay there crying

Are you ok

Are you alright

You looked a bit pale

When you left school tonight

I've given you calpol

And checked if you're hot

I suggest that you're ill

Yet you tell me you're not

Are you ok

Are you alright

You came back from playgroup

And your chest sounded tight

I phoned up the doctor

I took you straight down

Yet apparently you are....

The fittest kid in town

Am I ok

Am I alright

I'm feeling so tired

I'm looking so white

Maybe its cancer

Maybe my heart

Or maybe this illness

That tears me apart

Cheers

Jools

[Guest jools74]

Thank you lost girl

I cried the whole time i was writing it. Its no fun constantly imagining that my husband, my boys and me are ill. My OCD focuses mainly on thoughts that me or my family are going to die. Thats where my rituals come in. Even though I know its irrational i can't help it.

jools

[Guest lostgirl]

Thats because its how you feel poetry that comes from the heart is so special. The poem rings a bell with me also. If you can write a poem that people can relate too, you should be pleased with yourself :clapping:

Lizaxx

Edited April 12, 2006 by lostgirl

[Guest jools74]

Thank you lost girl

I cried the whole time i was writing it. Its no fun constantly imagining that my husband, my boys and me are ill. My OCD focuses mainly on thoughts that me or my family are going to die. Thats where my rituals come in. Even though I know its irrational i can't help it.

jools