Don't Give Up On What You Feel
A Poem
Don’t give up on what you feel
My love and affection can help you heal
When your vulnerability and insecurity screams
And the tears drown your cheeks like rapid streams
Not that fanciful love that you see in the movies
One that’s raw, real, and rough around the edges
Living as an open book can be a challenge
To fully show your scars and damage.
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Don’t give up on what you feel
My embrace can help you heal
When you want to retreat into your shell
And hide within your own internalised hell
You will have a safe space to weep and wail
Even when your tears storm your face like hail
Living as an open book can be a challenge
But one that comes with a unique advantage
My love, affection and warm embrace can help you heal
So don’t give up on what you feel.
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Day 9 of 2023 and I'm still feeling creative and sticking to my target of at least one piece a day.
I wanted to write a love poem without too much cheese.
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Paul Stewart
Scottish-Italian poet/writer from Glasgow.
Overflowing in English language torture and word abuse.
"Every man has a sane spot somewhere" R.L Stevenson
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Comments (51)
I really enjoyed this Paul.☺️ I wrote something slightly similar last night (yours is like 100x better) but it’s super cheesy (it’s not ‘drafted’ - doubt it will see the light of day knowing me)…And inspired by you lot on Vocal.
Lovely, Paul. Ah, to still be moved by feelings other than on the written page. I envy you.
Wow Paul, this is so amazing. I found this at the exact right time. 😢 youre a treasure!
I hope I find a love like that and am brave enough to embrace it ♥️
Dear Paul ~ This Lovely Story "Feel" is so apropos ~ I've been following your eclectic topics as well as your Sisters forever ~ I've been slapped by a fellow-writer to shut-up ~ so I shall ~ Best to you - and I will continue to follow your marvelous work in silence.
this was great. super lovely and interesting to read. amazing job.
This is lovely 😊
***Some very good advice contained within*** I hope that works as a useful little advertisement. well done, Paul!
Absolutely beautiful poem, Paul, radiating with unconditional love! Nothing more wonderful that another human you can feel free to *feel with. Loved this one! Great work! 💫
Very inspirational 🥰
This was a really powerful piece! The lines ‘When you want to retreat into your shell And hide within your own internalised hell’ really resonated with me on a personal level. I also enjoyed your rhyme scheme and the overall feel of this poem. Nice work, Paul!
Great job... Congratulations on 2000 reads.
It is interesting reading this after reading your piece about Poetry finding you... you clearly have a lot of poetic talent!!
This poem is such a Gem. Amazing.
Beautiful poem. I'm a romantic at heart, and this was great.
https://youtu.be/iZ6oPAB2KVI This Video Will Awaken You To The Truth Of The Narcissist
awesome
You absolutely avoided the "cheese" factor and made a wonderful piece with palpable emotion. Great job!
This is beautiful. I felt the emotion behind the piece. Simple and strong with the perfect flow. Can't wait to read more of your work!
The Narcissist Is Always Watching You https://youtu.be/rAHWStHuA44
Brought tears to my eyes 💜
Excellent poem..
❤nice
wow this is lovely
Wonderful!