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A merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone else perched on our Tangled Branch.

Gyppo

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Before reading this may I ask you to listen to this old song by Melanie, to give a little context.  I must admit, despite my empathy for the 'walking wounded', I have never truly understood people who seem to revel in the fact they are constantly 'in therapy'.  Life should be enough therapy for nearly everyone.  I don't need a padded couch, or an expensive soothing voice.

A walk in the woods, a quiet beach, or a small stream with a few flickering fishes.  A night sky filled with stars or spectacular moonlit clouds.  That's my kind of therapy. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRuru1nO0QU

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Dancing With My Demons

Sometimes, but not too often,
I unlock the private cupboard
and let them out.
I dance with my demons,
on my own terms.

Sometimes hugging them close
in a slow and melancholy waltz.

But more often in a spirited Morris,
feet stamping, bells jangling
sticks rattling in ritual combat.

But never waving the white hanky
in case they see it as surrender.

Gyppo 
 

Lovely write. Really enjoyed.

best

Phil


 

Wonderful bit of writing, Gyppo.  And do stay in charge of those demons, those parts, while still acknowledging them, while still giving them their due.

Aj


 

I note the 'sometimes' and 'but' repeat...but...don't like the second 'but' in S4.
A small nit in a poem that resonates for me. Nice read.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too...and to all our fellow members 

Gyppo, this is a delightful dance, even with demons. There's a word that won't come to me now but I'll bring it back when it does. This is an enjoyable and relatable read. Nicely done, as usual.

~Deb

Thanks, Folks.  You can't let them win.

Gyppo