a simple ritual - for mary A simple ritual that makes it go away. its just a simple ritual. i take the thought and put it
Whole lotta trouble. Brushed her teeth with tequila. Spit like a baseball pitcher. Chain smoked non filters. Legendary stripper at her club. Impossibly beautiful. Half Cherokee.
An alternative to guns. A shiny marble stole my heart as it landed into a shrapnel crater The joy it brought me
You were the only one there when no one was. You were the only thing to take away the pain. You numbed me. You
By: Richard "Shane" Johnson Nowhere to be, free as I want. It’s either a dream, a realm, Or could even be my hell! Just
Theft by Deception Welcome to Hell I feel like Heaven I’ll feed your head with lies Just one more time, you won’t die It was
The Power of Imagination in Psychotherapy Therapy emphasises the importance of exploring our minds, seeking truth or clarity and uncovering our past.
Equilibrium, Truth, and Hope: What It's Like to Be a Writer in Recovery We speak to four accomplished writers about their writing
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I open my eyes and am terrified by what I see. I am trapped and don’t know where I am supposed
In a room where whispers cling to the walls, A figure collapses as the darkness calls. Windows to the soul, reflecting the
What are you burning I think it's your soul You're breathing in smoke That won't fill the hole And when you breathe out Your chemical
Theft by Deception Welcome to Hell I feel like Heaven I’ll feed your head with lies Just one more time, you won’t die It was
Every addict is an egomaniac with an inferiority complex. I’m no different. The first flight had been cancelled. Two hours before
Bright age of 16, year 11 ahead them gcses staring down at me im dead poppin pillies like they were harmless but struggled with
When Wolf Parade sang, "I keep my head up tight. I make my plans at night. And I don't sleep,
One of my favorite writers of all-time was an underrated talent behind the likes of Parks and Recreation, Eastbound and