Knock, knock! Well hello there, it’s just me again,
thought I’d stop by to see how you have been.
You didn’t think that I’d be gone forever now?
As if I could just wander off or vanish somehow?
So you withheld me from your Doctor, of mental health?
it doesn’t negate the fact that you talk to yourself.
So they don’t know that I exist at the worst of times?
When all sobriety did was suppress some of the signs.
But eventually, they’ll see us talking and ask what is wrong,
only so many times can we say that we’re mumbling a song.
We envy those who can depict what is real and what is made up,
always on the edge of our seat ready to apologize for a mix-up.
Was this all a dream? Or did that really happen?
A back and forth game of ping pong, I am constantly trapped in.
Is this all too much for you? Since you thought I was absent?
a lot like your heart, there is no possibility for our detachment.
You may think I was created from too much Lysergic acid diethylamide,
Truth being, I’ve always been here and will always be by your side…
© 2018 Joseph Emerson @ WhatsInsideAMadmansHat.com
Sure a back and forth game of ping and pong, Joseph. Great words composed.
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Thank you😊
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Too many voice in one place;) love the writing 👋💓😁
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Thank you so much 😊
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Wow, that was powerful. I read it as mix of mental health issues, drug use, attempting sobriety, but never really escaping some of the bad things inside your mind. You always seem to come up with some great stuff that gets me to really think.Thank you.
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Thank you so much. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Really means a lot. 🤓 Hopefully more and more will spill out of my hat. 🎩
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Hell yes, this is perfect! You’re writing is excellent my friend!
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Thank you so much Didi! That means a lot. I’m so glad you liked it.
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You’re very welcome 🙂
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Reblogged this on Didi Oviatt and commented:
Check out Joseph Emerson’s writing to portray a bit of mental health issues. Amazing!
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Deep, dark, and very well written!
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Yes, Yes and thank you so much! 👍
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You’re welcome. 🙂
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What an incredible piece of writing! Thank you for sharing Didi, and Joseph keep writing! Karen 🙂
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Thank you so much Karen. I will indeed keep it coming. 🎩
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Joseph, so good to hear that. You are an amazing writer! Karen 🙂
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