Dear Cowgirl you bared my very being in this write. I could have said these very words myself...this is so accurate and spot on I really felt the words as they unfold line by line. Just the right structure too.

There is nothing wrong in admitting you are exhausted, each of us does. Breathe it out and continue to be strong. ~much love to you~

I feel this poem so much. This is totally me.

Well.. This is a different side to your hyperactive self, though I've gotta honestly say that this is a good write. Describes me in a way also. Pretending can be very exhausting, but sometimes pretending to be happy makes others happy which in turn makes you happy because your pretend happiness made them happy. Food for thought :)

Damn it - I was going to nominate this piece when I reached the end but that greedy and selfish mossgirl (Mel I think her name is) got there first, lol.

Sad stuff, Ren, but very well written.

Take care

Wow Ren, a very strong write, it is extremely exhausting to try to be another. You really nailed this with this write. Well done-

This is me to a tee shockingly beautiful in a sad, honest way

What a wonderful piece Ren
and how wonderful it is being able to read your poems again after awhile

Miss Ren :)

How lovely to see you back on PnQ with a wonderful, heart-felt poem. The tough times of life, and how we deal with it and you have powerfully come back with an emotional piece of writing.
Much love and warmth
Michael :)xx

Ah Ren, this is so very relatable. Trying to be strong when you don't feel it is so exhausting and the lack of sleep it causes makes it all so much worse! It's a cruel cycle. Wishing you some restful sleep if nothing else! :-) x
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Congrats on your win, sweet Cowgirl! Aww, I'm so happy! This is already a sign you come back for real! We miss your poetry. :-)

Congratulations!

Ren :)

So pleased this made front page, well deserved on a brilliant come-back
Much love
Michael x :)

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Congrats on the win ya hyper Texan :)

My goodness!!! This poem gave me oh so many feels. I absolutely loved this! Please keep writing! Congrats on your poem girl!!!

Nani

Ren....its been a while since i've been on here...but always kept reading and without meaning to sound like an ass or a two sided compliment, your writing (as in the recent posts) seems to have such an impact it is CrAzY gOoD!

I love this write and as always is filled with vivid images and thought provoking emotions.

Awesome as always

Ben x

Wow! This is brilliant Ren...just brilliant!

We all fall at some point in life. Endurance suffers in silence. Glory awaits the enduring.

This really is a beautiful poem :) I love how it so obviously comes from a deeper place of feeling. Please remember, it always seems to get darker before the sun rises <3

Don't stop writing! I'd love to keep reading more xx
best wishes - Rosy Cheeks and Irony