Derek

Creation

Special momentsunseized, tumblebetween myfingers. Small passages,plus three,trapped in myself. Time marches,each second,the weight ofeternity. Frozen,incapable ofmovement.Fearful of theburden. Almost missed,the…

4 years ago

Mirror

I’m not angry at you.I’m angry at myself. Specifically, I hate the things I see in you,which I don’t like…

4 years ago

The Cost of Mental Health Care

Yesterday, I received an $800+ bill from the hospital where I was treated during my first manic episode. Based on…

4 years ago

Anger

RedDeadNoRedemption BloodBoilsLostIntention WarmWaterHateCondenses InsideOutFucked upSenses NervesRawFleshExposed Nothing NewRemainComposed TinyInputRoilingRage SelfImposedWorldlyCage Can’tBelieveFucked upAgain FamilyAbsorbsSo muchPain CalmingDownShorterTemper DyingOutWith aWhimper AngerAlmostGoneAway SurelyTo riseAnotherDay

4 years ago

How Remembering Your Death Can Help You Live Better

“Many have died; you will also die. The drum of death is being beaten. The world has fallen in love…

4 years ago

Word Love

Words love companyAs sure as the sun risesSerif, sans, all do Twenty-six lettersBundled together with careBlank page, fresh canvas Black ink,…

4 years ago

Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

https://youtu.be/CkyYZkhZuz8 Pain is Inevitable. Suffering is optional.

4 years ago

Questionable Behavior

https://youtu.be/arkuhCKeDOc During a recent medication change, I entered into my first manic state and didn’t sleep for a week. After…

4 years ago

An Orange Love Affair

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehZYxgzdOZw With this bike, I’m giving my first attempt at going car-free a legit and earnest shot. I’m excited and…

4 years ago

Be a Quitter

“Quitting is never an option on the road to success. Find the way forward.”Roopleen “Things can always get worse, but…

4 years ago

Mountains of Mindfulness

Snowfall,The mountains callI have zero energy to haulMy fat ass up the incline. White road, My progress slowed,Reaping the seeds I…

4 years ago

It’s All Good

My father and I always had a tumultuous relationship. A lot of it was due to his drinking, which eventually…

4 years ago

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