Take the 1st letter of the 1st line. 2nd of the 2nd etc. The first 8 lines spell one of the early psychoactive drugs.
so this is how it feels time as healer banishing pains aches fading tranquil nights restful sleep it should always stay sanitized this public toilet i once called my mind
Poetry is my drug of choice. When I was on meds for anxiety (2-3 years), I wrote nothing. My muse was flushed away. Enough of that nonsense for me. I am anxious but very creative. It works for me!
For heaven sakes Roger, why don't you write more poetry? You are so GOOD at it! Michelle
Reviewed by M. B. (Reader)
Reviewed on July 10, 2005
Very very good! A gut punching work of art!
~Mari
Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)
Reviewed on June 24, 2005
I'm not entirely sure why, Roger, but this is easily up there in my top 3-5 poems of yours.
You turn words into artwork, designs that enhance your direction. As this cascades downward it proves that sometimes, punctuation would be a dry nuisance. It isn't about the words... it's about slicing a life open and peering into an essence. Sometimes when you compose, you are your most vulnerable and most exposed. Controlling how it reaches the reader is pure you. I love this one! katy xox
Reviewed by Bob Holt (Reader)
Reviewed on June 24, 2005
We thought we were using these drugs to keep our mind sanitized. Now I have to ask my doctor about this one.
I'm brain dead LOL Wow, this one had me crossing my eyes...I'm confused!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL But an excellent...garbage in, garbage out? I don't know *grins* Clever, clever you!
Roger, that's some metaphor for the mind
With all we take in today (gigo)I
don't think we flush enough;-) so
you make a good point.
Excellent write! I see you like puzzles;-) nice work...
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~Mari
You turn words into artwork, designs that enhance your direction. As this cascades downward it proves that sometimes, punctuation would be a dry nuisance. It isn't about the words... it's about slicing a life open and peering into an essence. Sometimes when you compose, you are your most vulnerable and most exposed. Controlling how it reaches the reader is pure you. I love this one! katy xox
Bob H
This is really good, especially on the collective level!
I'm brain dead LOL Wow, this one had me crossing my eyes...I'm confused!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL But an excellent...garbage in, garbage out? I don't know *grins* Clever, clever you!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :) LOVE IT
God bless,
Sandie.
Or what ever!!
Now my head is puzzled...geeeeez!!!!!!
Love Tinka
With all we take in today (gigo)I
don't think we flush enough;-) so
you make a good point.
Excellent write! I see you like puzzles;-) nice work...
Eileen