The Psyche's Canvas
Where Doom Reside and Hope Prevails
In the shadows deep, where my thoughts entwine,
A realm unseen, in my human mind.
Whispers haunt, both dark and wise,
The confusing mix of truth and lies.
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Echoes resonate, where fears take flight,
In the darkest corners of the endless night.
Emotions struggle, a cyclone roars,
The battle waged forevermore.
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Mirrors fractured my reflection is shattered,
Lost within, my mind's dark matter.
The rise of demons, secrets untold,
Complexities of an ego's hold.
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A tapestry woven with threads of thought,
Into the abyss, the soul is caught.
Soft whispers escalating to loud screams,
Reality distorts, unraveling dreams.
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Beneath the surface, a void yawns,
Where sanity wanes and reason spawns.
A tangled puzzle, a maze of abandon,
Yet brilliance is born from the depths of distraction.
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In this darkened dimension, courage takes form,
Breaking chains from a raging storm.
The psyche's canvas of strokes untamed,
Creates a beauty from what is not named.
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Intense and intricate, my thoughts may be,
Yet within these verses, my mind can see.
A confirmation of strength, in darkness we find,
Where the simplicity of love has the power to bind.
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spent many hours trying to fine tune this one. It's not perfect and I can probably work on it for another 5 hours and it still won't be perfect. But maybe that is a reflection of our human mind.
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With Love, RHC
About the Creator
Rick Henry Christopher
Writing is a distraction to fulfill my need for intellectual stimulus, emotional release, and soothing the bruises of the day.
The shattered pieces of life will not discourage me.
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Human beings are complex critters, indeed 💙Anneliese
It seems paradoxical, but as I've said before: there's way more inner space than outer space! A labyrinth of Daedalus though it may sometimes be! You expressed it well here!
Congratulations on Top Story🎉
As an individual living with mental illness, this poem resonates with me very much. Beautifully penned and keep writing! ❤️
I don't think it needs tweaking. I think that you have captured the ruminations and insecurities that we all struggle with perfectly. One of the best poems I have read on Vocal. Congrats on a well deserved TS. And that's a great hat.
This was great, I think so anyways. I have been writing poetry myself, and I am trying to get to a level like this. I am still a work in progress though. Congrats on top story!
Really well done!
Great eldritch and wonderful poem! Love your writing, it’s both cyclopean and new!
This is a masterpiece, Rick!! I think it’s absolutely perfect the way that it is! Fantastic work! 💫
Wondergul-So well written and really poignant 🤍 Congratulations on TS!
Sooo good!! Congratulations on TS❤️💐
Fantastic poem, Rick! Congratulations!
This is Stellar poetry Rick. Deep and fluid Introspection. Congratulations!! 😎🥇
Congratulations on your Top Story🎉
Congratulations on your Top Story🎉😉
Great stuff, Rick!
Back again to say congrats on top story!
Amazing :)
Perfection is overrated. From the heart is what matters. Your struggle for inner strength and peace is human and makes one a better person. Deep and heartfelt story.
This drew me in immediately. It kind of pulled me to song circles I sat in on when camping at a festival. Late at night, I can imagine this being read out loud to entranced silence. Awesome piece!
Someone once told me “Done is better than perfect” And it really helped me let unperfected works go much easier! This is very well done though! I think it definitely did not need more work. Thanks for sharing Rick ❤️🙏 I especially loved the third verse (mirrors..)
I think it is really good the way it is
-This piece is Amazing ❤️😉👌💯📝
That last line was amazing ❤️ Just gave me chills, but in a good way.! Love this ❤️
The hard work you put in really shows! Great Job, Rick!