Category Archives: Mental Health

Now

Posted on October 20, 2015 by a foolhardy florilegium

There it is, that place called “Now;” I look at it and wonder how I missed it over all these years, distracted by my own minds fears. I should have known it was the truth; I glimpsed it once back … Continue reading →

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Fear

Posted on October 7, 2015 by a foolhardy florilegium

I had a fear, I held it firm; I watched my own illusion squirm. While l held it in my grip, I felt the pain it caused me slip; I saw then it had no power, leaving space for me … Continue reading →

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Laughter

Posted on September 6, 2015 by a foolhardy florilegium

I look upon the beauty surrounding me today and I know life’s inner meaning is that we all should play. ‘Cos playing leads to laughter; a thing we all should try and laughter is the sound of Angels dancing in … Continue reading →

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Silence

Posted on August 14, 2015 by a foolhardy florilegium

There is no need to fill this world with noises never ending; that is not the way to stop overburdened minds from bending. Somewhere within this constant mess we need some time to rest, for only in the silence are … Continue reading →

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Meaningless

Posted on July 12, 2015 by a foolhardy florilegium

 An underlying Meaningless that overwhelms it all; it doesn’t matter where you are or what may be your call. No matter what you do in life, no matter where you go, the Meaningless will find you and interrupt your flow. It’s … Continue reading →

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controlled emotions

Posted on June 7, 2015 by a foolhardy florilegium

controlled emotions flying low perhaps it’s time to let them go to fly with Angels up on high my Spirit knows the way to fly it’s simply that I need to feel then I’ll find my life that’s real or … Continue reading →

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Alzheimer’s Way (or Ode To My Zip)

Posted on February 22, 2015 by a foolhardy florilegium

This zip of mine has problems – it always gets undone as if it thinks what’s in there just needs a bit of fun. It seems that when I look down, it’s always there agape; the cage is always open … Continue reading →

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Fraternity

Posted on February 22, 2015 by a foolhardy florilegium

You can find it on the beaches and in the forest too, that simple thing that changes the lives of me and you. It lurks down in the alleys and on the railway rides, where ever folk may gather – … Continue reading →

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The “Converters”

Posted on October 5, 2014 by a foolhardy florilegium

Why do the buggers hassle me; the crazed fanatic crew? I’m the last bloke on the earth who’d agree with what they do. A bunch of ancient fairy tales stuck in a twisted creed Pushed by a bunch of needy nuts … Continue reading →

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Streaming

Posted on October 4, 2014 by a foolhardy florilegium

Streaming’s just another word for nothing left to lose ‘cos once you’ve done some streaming life becomes a cruise. It’s very easy really, just listen to a stream and let the ripples guide you into a new life dream. So … Continue reading →

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What to do today?

Posted on October 4, 2014 by a foolhardy florilegium

There’s healing out there in the hills much stronger than the strongest pills. Just put your foot down – that’s a start, then let them wander with your heart. So if you’re feeling down today take a hike down Nature’s … Continue reading →

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Healing

Posted on May 11, 2014 by a foolhardy florilegium

It’s not the brain but more the heart where depression starts to cry and in those tears the spirit drowns and feels like it might die. It is a time of all regret, where blackness rules the day and all … Continue reading →

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Reasons?

Posted on April 21, 2014 by a foolhardy florilegium

I hear each day the tales of woe, of fear and hate and pain and in each tale that I am told, the reasons for ‘insane.’ I see the souls all crumpled with nowhere left to go. I hear the … Continue reading →

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Laughter

Posted on November 4, 2013 by a foolhardy florilegium

While some will sing in sewers, there’s those who’ll never smile or stop to smell the roses, every once in a while. But all-in-all it matters not how we all spend our day, for life just goes on around us; … Continue reading →

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The Cave

Posted on October 20, 2013 by a foolhardy florilegium

Silence can be golden against the cacophony of life. Stillness is peace against the movement of the Earth. Freedom is the calm; the eye of the storm. The calm is elusive; the joy of creation. Paul couldn’t really remember how … Continue reading →

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