Worried Sick
“Anxiety is when you worry about the future.PTSD is when you worry about the past.Either way, worry has got you coming and going.” By: ElRoy 2020 Listen to Mandisa—Overcomer song What it Means to Be “Neurotic”.It is one of the … Continue reading Worried Sick
When Inspiration Arrives
Once in a blue moon,I hear or see something that inspires,And obliges me to write again. So, I reach up, and pull down,Some of the words,That are floating above me. And I try to make it better, for us.Sometimes, all … Continue reading When Inspiration Arrives
Hospice
Does she see your unhappiness?If you put on a happy face,She will feel better. But If she sees you’re upset,She’ll only be sad,Because she can’t help it,That she’s weak. Don’t let her hear your crying,Because she will stop trying,To keep … Continue reading Hospice
Near Miss
In the last 5 years, I’ve been driving to and from work. My regular route takes me down the same path every day. That I’m a creature of habit, is an understatement. Normally when I leave work at 5 pm, … Continue reading Near Miss
Rules Of The Road
“Make it a rule, that you won’t bully your brain into doing more than a couple of things, when you’re driving. Because if you allow a third one to interfere, the first one will be forgotten.” By: ElRoy 2020 Statistics: … Continue reading Rules Of The Road
Neurotic
“Don’t give free reign to your emotions. If you need an outlet–write poetry.” By: ElRoy 2020 What it Means to Be “Neurotic”. It is one of the “Big 5” personality traits (extroversion, neuroticism, openness, conscientiousness and agreeableness) recognized by psychologists, … Continue reading Neurotic
Pretender
How can I understand you, if I have no idea, what’s going on, inside that head of yours? How you got here, and where you think you’re going? So tell me, what’s happening; what’s new in your life; what are … Continue reading Pretender
Loser
Why is it,If you have an itch and you scratch it,You want to do it—even more—Until you break the skin and it bleedsAnd it becomes infected?But if you’d ignore it, you’d forget it. The same goes for wanting a beer—If … Continue reading Loser
The Last Gate
“It doesn’t matter what you do–to get to the end–as long you gain a heart, in between.” Spanish Translation “No importa lo que hagas, para llegar al final, siempre que ganes un corazón, entre el comienzo y el fin.” Por: ElRoy, … Continue reading The Last Gate
The Circle Of Life
One day a dad and his grown son are having lunch together. The son asks the dad: “when I have a son, what should I tell him about you”? The son continues: “as far as I can see, you really … Continue reading The Circle Of Life
I Reflect You
There are mirrors in my eyes, For all to see. When I look into your eyes, I see a reflection of me. When I see youth, I remember, who I used to be. When I see maturity, I wonder, if … Continue reading I Reflect You
Señor Sunshine
Hello, I’m Mister Sunshine! I brighten up your day, And as far back, As I can remember, I’ve lived a charmed life. That’s why, I’ve always been, A happy-go-lucky type of guy; But along with all my fine attributes, I … Continue reading Señor Sunshine
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