Saturday, July 6, 2013

CD: Ode to Joy

Carpe Diem #240 ~ Joy



joy ~ a foreign word
italy taught me to feel
beyond a mere smile

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ode to joy
what does it mean though?
feel it first

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drugs numbed my sad mind
with joy in my heart at last
time to stop the meds



17 comments:

  1. a mere smile...
    the language
    of joy

    :) :) :)

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  2. Beautiful series Maggie. That third haiku is a bit sad ...

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    1. It's not meant to be sad. After years on medication for depression, I am working on going off of it because I feel much better than I used to. Able to feel more emotions.

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  3. So pleased to hear of your joy Grace! :)

    Joy

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    1. :)). It's not even back. It's first time not feeling depressed! Thank you.

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  5. I'm glad for you... and I'm glad there are so much to find for you in life.. I love your second one the most.

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  6. I really like that first one!

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  7. this set is so deeply personal

    i've had a few tastes of depression, so i can relate in a small way

    sounds like you're moving in the right direction

    Cheers!
    JzB

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  8. Thanks, JzB. I think I will do better on this prompt when I know it more than fleetingly.

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  9. Maggie Grace
    I relate so well to your words.
    Thank you for sharing them...I tend to not admit the lack of knowing the feeling of joy. It was discouraged...and never displayed that I can remember. I watch others to be able to define joy when I know it for myself.

    I admire your courage with hope for finding joy beyond your imagination.

    Peace and love
    Siggi

    Peace
    Siggi

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    1. Thank you, Siggi. Awareness is a big part of my new phase of life. Not realizing I really haven't known some feelings is part of that. Numbed life. I'm sorry you relate so well. Hugs ♥

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  10. Maggie,
    When I started therapy in about 1988,
    it was something not spoken of...
    appointments were arranged so you should
    never meet another patient that was treated there.

    I started treatment because menopause was around the corner and I believed that one's personality became more entrenched thru menopause ... and I decided to try and not become that angry old lady in the neighborhood. I can now see times I felt joy, but suppressed acknowledgement ... Joy is a fearful emotion for many.

    Thank you again for your honesty and role modeling for others to follow.

    Peace and love,
    Siggi

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    1. Not understanding how your therapy didn't focus on feelings. It's sad when joy is not mirrored for us. I have known those afraid to feel "good". I hope you are moving more toward joy with your writing and photography and support online and painting (?). You are so talented, my friend.

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  11. Maggie...
    my therapy did focus on feelings...but I guarded them as if life
    depended on shielding them. I had to stay an extra week because I could or would not identify anger. It was growing up that the feelings were hidden. I am sorry I was not clear. It was a normal childhood for me...I knew no other concept. But I did watch others and wonder a lot of things about survival in those families.

    Thanks for your ongoing support. I appreciate it. I also look forward to seeing growth in the future for both of us.
    Peace and love,
    Siggi

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    1. Ohhhh, I understand! Yes, anger is usually a scary one for people to touch in therapy. But we all survive ♥

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  12. really nice ones, Maggie! I relate to the feeling of uncertainty about this whole "joy" idea :-)

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