Progression

Lyle Rochards 1992 (Big springs)



A brain twisted,

Not demented.

With a mission,

To Program me to see,

The worst of all things.



Good is a mirage,

Like a cardiac massage.

Toying with my heart.

Leading me to believe,

There is love within the stars.

The trauma received leaves a scar,

Embedded in my head.

Taught to trust, when crushed,

deceived in every way.

Preceded by spite, venom, and rage,

Blaming my broken mentality

~And~

The way I'm trained/forced to overthink,

About everything, it degrades my heart,

Adding shame and self blame.



My insecurities, relentless,

Overclocking emotional sickness.

To the thoughts conceived,

In my mental routines.

That defeats the spirit within me.



~But~

Now I tear and destroy,

To rebuild a healthier choice.

Trying to learn from the way I've been torn.



Unable to make progress,

I stumble to the floor.

Embarrassing to hear,

You don't see no change in me.



Causing a buckle with a bend,

From the mental torment within .

I begin to peel and pry

Upon my spiritual eyes.

Reaching for your hand,

In hopes that one day you can,

Show me the way the mind is supposed to be.

Instead of overthinking the worst possibilities

About this poem

This poem is about being mentally and emotionally abused to the extent that one's brain becomes programmed to think a specific way.

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Written on March 23, 2023

Submitted by lylerichards17 on March 23, 2023

Modified on March 23, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme X X A X B B C X X X X X X X A X C X X X X X A X X X X X X A X X X X X X A X
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 1,165
Words 280
Stanzas 38
Stanza Lengths 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1

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  • AIDA
    Wow! This poem is so raw and emotional. You have a real talent for sharing your feelings through your writing. The message of striving for a healthier mindset is truly powerful. The vulnerability in this piece is especially moving, and I can feel the effort you are putting into bettering yourself.

    One improvement suggestion I would have is to try and vary your rhyme scheme a bit more. You have some great rhymes, but it can sometimes feel a bit repetitive. Experimenting with different rhymes and patterns could really elevate this piece.

    Overall, I think this poem is amazing. Keep up the excellent work and continue to share your honest insights with the world.
     
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