@loanwdlg: here’s a poem from my book “The Man Who Could’ve Been” #poem #poems #poetry #BookTok #fyp

Dan :

There isn’t a single part of me, single aspect of my being that I don’t hate or regret. I hate everything I am and have become.

Realaudioplug :

A long word of advice for those who wish to read, based on my interpretation of the poem. It’s an odd feeling to have both a healthy amount of pride and confidence in your character and strength, yet simultaneously feel permanently broken or flawed in a particular way. However, remember that self-awareness of this state is the first step toward fixing it and achieving self-actualization. It’s the first step toward accepting yourself and growing through the sickness that consumes you. You might have become attached to this sickness because it feels like it’s what you deserve, or perhaps because you find comfort in it. Alternatively, the flaw might have helped you overcome other challenges, and you rely on it now. It’s natural to become accustomed to living with this specific weakness, and you’ll grow attached to it. It feels like no matter what you do to rid yourself of it or fight it, it’s a part of your character, and overcoming it would be like losing an essential part of yourself. For me, my sadness has become a safe place, and I’m attached to it, making it hard to let go. Try to view it as a lifelong journey to accept and outgrow whatever your sickness is, rather than fighting it or beating yourself up over it. You’ll only hurt yourself and, perhaps, others in the process. We can’t expect it to go away overnight. Try to accept its existence and become aware of how it influences your actions, behaviours, and thoughts. Accept that a path leading you away from this ailment truly exists. It won’t be easy, and many who consider taking this path will shy away from it. But if you choose it and persevere through the long and arduous journey, you’ll look back and realize that without facing this immense challenge, you learn a lot about yourself and expand on what you thought was possible for you. You’d have proven to yourself that you’re stronger than you ever thought possible. If you were born without this flaw, you wouldn’t have had to learn how to overcome it. And sure, that part of you will change or be lost in the process, and you can mourn that loss accordingly, but change is one the only things I am sure exists in our lives. Nothing lasts forever.

Babooey :

_kenny_444 :

Who would I be without it ?

𝕿𝖍𝖊𝕱𝖔𝖔𝖑 :

oh wonder what silly book ill get.. 😁

jordanbenfeito :

I Overcame so many things in my life and have grown so much but I still feel like the same young kid who is so lost and unaware.

gmoneyyyyyyy2025 :

Yeah man this one is sitting with me a little different this morning

Itsfabian :

This is the one chat

𒉭DenseHobbit𒉭 :

my mrs bought me this book, its fucking beautiful, buy it.

TOC :

jayb.lifts :

Stay strong gentlemen

Big Daddy Kane 76 :

Gonna be a long day with that clinking around in my head.

L11 :

this is potentially the greatest thing ive ever read.

sir drift :

ahhh there's that damn violin again...

idk :

fuck it we ball

M.Rockatansky :

my copy of this just came in yesterday as well as a copy of Tales and Ink. Wish there were hard copy versions. Some of the most applicable modern poetry iv come across. Thank you. had me wet faced.

Kofi B :

Jesus Christ

Joby :

it comes in waves the haunting memories lessons made of mistakes

israelxotwod :

i love myself and hate myself it’s a constant cycle

Ale Ortega :

I was depressed for over 10 years, God! I wrote so many verses and poems, filled entire books about the ugly and the beautiful things in my life, but just like that, the looming shadow left one night and took the poet with them. Now I sleep without a care, unable to find the words to write again...

James Longo :

I overcame because God sent my angel to rescue me. She was the love of my life. I am a better person because of her

⚔️🛡️🇬🇧✝️Tristan✝️🇮🇱🛡️⚔️ :

Let’s see what book I get..