Flame
Rhyming abcb 8/8/8/8 Quatrains20 total reviews
Comment from JM daSilva
I'm glad you have found a flame to shine into your darkness and dispel it. Sometimes depression comes from wrong comparisons and so this light is great.
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2013
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I'm glad you have found a flame to shine into your darkness and dispel it. Sometimes depression comes from wrong comparisons and so this light is great.
Comment Written 21-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2013
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Thank you. The candles and fireplace really do help~Debbie
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Welcome.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Your definitely need to come visit me. I have a spare bedroom. Of course my pets may cause you problems, but they are friendly. We are having a cold front. It will be in the high 60's today.
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2013
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Your definitely need to come visit me. I have a spare bedroom. Of course my pets may cause you problems, but they are friendly. We are having a cold front. It will be in the high 60's today.
Comment Written 20-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2013
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We have snow today. I am sure your pets wouldn't bother me and I could use some warmth and sun. Thank you~Debbie
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
This is well written my friend depression is a terrible illness it often goes on unnoticed you close this poem with a glimmer of hope well done regards Jill and Erick
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2013
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This is well written my friend depression is a terrible illness it often goes on unnoticed you close this poem with a glimmer of hope well done regards Jill and Erick
Comment Written 19-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2013
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Thank you for your kind words and review. Take care, my friends~Debbie
Comment from Sylvia Page
Debbie,
I hope this is not what you really feel. It paints a rather troubled picture but glad that you have fought your demons and ended with a bright and sunny approach. Giving you a six to brighten you further and to show how well you have written this.
Sylvia
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2013
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Debbie,
I hope this is not what you really feel. It paints a rather troubled picture but glad that you have fought your demons and ended with a bright and sunny approach. Giving you a six to brighten you further and to show how well you have written this.
Sylvia
Comment Written 19-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2013
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Thank you so much for your kind words and review. The shortened hours of daylight are a difficult time for me. I appreciate the stars too~Debbie
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi Debbie,
thoughts are thoughts and themes, themes... And even though it was similar, it was another story altogether... With the light of consciousness coming in to play... Always great to end on a positive note, even if it may be a reinforcement to boost the immunity... Great write my dear friend.
Kindest thoughts,
James xx
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2013
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Hi Debbie,
thoughts are thoughts and themes, themes... And even though it was similar, it was another story altogether... With the light of consciousness coming in to play... Always great to end on a positive note, even if it may be a reinforcement to boost the immunity... Great write my dear friend.
Kindest thoughts,
James xx
Comment Written 19-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2013
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Thank you, James. I really do enjoy the fireplace and candles. I also have a full-spectrum light that seems to help a bit. Have a beautiful day, my friend~Debbie xx
Comment from Carolyn 'Deaton' Stephens
This poem does end on a very cheerful , positive, and grateful note. We do the same thing Debbie, I open blinds, let in all the light I can. Then in the evening a fire is built. And don't forget the music. :-) Even when writing I often have music going. I'm proud of you for taking such good care of yourself, you are so very 'self aware'. Good night, Carolyn
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2013
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This poem does end on a very cheerful , positive, and grateful note. We do the same thing Debbie, I open blinds, let in all the light I can. Then in the evening a fire is built. And don't forget the music. :-) Even when writing I often have music going. I'm proud of you for taking such good care of yourself, you are so very 'self aware'. Good night, Carolyn
Comment Written 18-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2013
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Thank you so much for your kind words and review. It is snowing and I have a nice fire and candles burning. It really does seem to help~Debbie
Comment from Robert Lee Brown
Debbie, I have found that I can create depression by repeatedly asking myself questions that don't have answers stored in my memory system. Every time I ask myself a question, I start another search of my memory. If I keep this up, soon my brain is so busy looking to the answers, there is little left for doing anything else. I have learned not to ask myself such questions as: "Why is this happening to me?" "What am I going to do now?" "Why am I so depressed?" "When are things going to get better?" These are just a few of the questions I would ask myself hundreds of times a day. Does this sound familiar to you? If so, you can stop it. It is not easy to break the old habit but it can be done. Your friend, Bob
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2013
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Debbie, I have found that I can create depression by repeatedly asking myself questions that don't have answers stored in my memory system. Every time I ask myself a question, I start another search of my memory. If I keep this up, soon my brain is so busy looking to the answers, there is little left for doing anything else. I have learned not to ask myself such questions as: "Why is this happening to me?" "What am I going to do now?" "Why am I so depressed?" "When are things going to get better?" These are just a few of the questions I would ask myself hundreds of times a day. Does this sound familiar to you? If so, you can stop it. It is not easy to break the old habit but it can be done. Your friend, Bob
Comment Written 18-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2013
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Yes, I tend to have those kind of thoughts when I try and sleep. As long as I am writing or doing something else, I stay more focused during the day. Thank you, my friend~Debbie
Comment from allborn66
This is a very nice poem. I like the rhyming scheme. I like the uplifting ending. The tone is appropriate to the subject matter.
Barbara
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2013
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This is a very nice poem. I like the rhyming scheme. I like the uplifting ending. The tone is appropriate to the subject matter.
Barbara
Comment Written 18-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2013
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Thank you~Debbie
Comment from cinderbella
Another lovely poem, I particularly love the last stanza where we are finally rid of the bleakness of winter.
The rhythm of your poem is perfect, and the artwork great as well. :) Sandra
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2013
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Another lovely poem, I particularly love the last stanza where we are finally rid of the bleakness of winter.
The rhythm of your poem is perfect, and the artwork great as well. :) Sandra
Comment Written 18-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2013
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Thank you again~Debbie
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Love the topic, since I, too, suffer from SAD. Very well said. Any light will help, though it's daylight from the sun that we crave to see outside our blackened windows. I dread turning back the clocks this month.
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2013
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Love the topic, since I, too, suffer from SAD. Very well said. Any light will help, though it's daylight from the sun that we crave to see outside our blackened windows. I dread turning back the clocks this month.
Comment Written 18-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2013
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I hate the time change. I don't know why we do it. It was supposed to save energy, but they have shown that it doesn't. I don't know why we continue to do it. I have a strong, full spectrum light by the computer.It does seem to help. Take care. Thank you~Debbie
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I know what you mean ... after next weekend it will dark here at 4:15 or so. UGH