Sunday, 3. May 2009, 00:11:27

Some of my poems
About MeA big warm smile to friends old and new.
I thought I'd write you a poem to say "How-do-you-do?"
My name is Liz and I live in Oldbury
I love cartoons, just like Tom and Jerry
I was born in a place called Chester-le-street
I love comedy films - Adam Sandler is sweet
I'm a bit of a supernatural fan
To be a ghosthunter is part of my plan
I'm interested in things different and strange
Not blood and guts tho' coz that makes me cringe
I like Halloween and that time of year
But I hate bath sponges covered in hair,
cold washing up water I dislike a bit
meat with squidgy bits make me throw a fit
I enjoy drawing, reading and gardening too
Listening to music is what I like to do
Crooners and oldies from times gone by
to rock, punk and metal - I cannot deny
I've lived with panic disorder since 1988
I'm not quite recovered yet, but it's never too late
I guess that it's time to end my little tale
Just time to say - Feel free to E-mail!
Dear God Dear God,
Oh dear god you hear me weep? It's late and I'm tired but too scared to sleep.
I'm afraid of things I can not see, I'm wondering what's happening to me.
I need some help to get me through tonight, my brain tells me fight or flight.
What did I do to deserve such pain? Please tell me, so I don't do it again.
I thought I was a good person, but I guess I was wrong, may be I was fooling myself all along?
I hate myself for feeling like this, I'm scared and alone in a cold dark abyss.
I'm losing my mind and I'm losing control, down in the dumps, in a deep dark hole.
Well, it's late now, so time to relax. Oh dear god help me to survive these attacks.
Good Luck Blessings Good Luck Blessings
I walked along the road today
and 4 Four-leaved clovers came my way.
So I stopped to collect them all
in the grass, green and tall.
Then I wondered what to do
and who should I give them to?
So I carried on my walk.
On the way I stopped to talk.
4 new people did I greet
as I walked along the street.
All 4 clovers I gave away
with good luck blessings for each day.
Every person gave a smile
it made my day seem worthwhile.
By giving others a little of my time
the good luck today was really mine.
Alone on the chair Here I sit alone on the chair
I’m wondering how on earth I got there
One day I was fine, and doing alright
But then the next day it was all fight or flight
The feelings of fear got into my brain
Am I dying or am I insane?
I don’t understand what made me this way
I’m scared and I’m shaking for hours a day
Don’t want to go out and too scared to stay in
Even the quietest of noises can sound like a din
The light is too bright, but I’m scared of the dark
Too tired to think and I can’t even talk.
What on earth is going to happen to me?
To be awake for one hour, is too long, you see.
I shake and I tremble with fear
I’d scream for help if I thought someone could hear.
I’m sweating and hot and my blood starts to cook
I try watching TV, I try reading a book.
My chest is pounding, I feel faint, I feel sick
I want to run but my legs feel like brick.
The phone starts to ring and I run for the door
I’m frightened and shaking, I can’t take anymore.
I try to relax, I just want to sleep
My throat is dry and my heart starts to leap.
I’m curled up and rocking, to and then fro
Backwards and forwards , but the symptoms don’t go.
I feel so alone, no one understands
I’m shaking my feet and I’m wringing my hands.
Don’t want to eat or drink, am I going mad?
What did I do to deserve punishment this bad?
I want to be normal, and happy again
But what can I do anxiety’s taken my brain?
I try to go out, then a little bit more …
I’m right up the street and away from the door
Distraction’s the key, so I must keep it going
Calming thoughts, relaxation is flowing.
I’m getting well and I’m starting to smile
It’s been hard work and it’s taken a while
So be brave, tough, fearless and strong
With little steps and patience you just can’t go wrong.
So don’t be afraid if your chest feels all tight
Just take some deep breaths and you will soon be alright
Stay calm and controlled and that is the key
Try hard, don’t give up and you soon will be free.
Indecision Indecision
I need to decide so help me please
I'm asking you on bended knees
I just can't face the day ahead
I want to spend the day in bed
So many things I need to do
Before I see my day right through
I want to go
I want to stay
I want my panic to go away
I need to get up
But I want to lie down
I don't know whether to laugh or frown.
What should I wear? T-shirt or jumper?
Trousers, may be or I could wear a skirt?
I've change my mind I'll wear a shirt.
I want to stand up
No, I want to sit there
I'm even indecisive about the chair.
Should I do this?
Or should I do that?
I don't want to talk
Wait, I feel like a chat.
I want to be calm
I want to panic
I'm feeling okay
No, I'm feeling quite manic.
I've got myself in to a state
My life is ruled by split decision
Oh I hate this Indecision.
You are not alone You are not alone
Someone somewhere feels just like you
Crying, worrying and anxious too
A fear of facing the scary unknown
Just remember you are not alone
It feels like you are going crazy
You’re all mixed up and you’re mind is hazy
De-personalized and feeling ill
Your head is spinning like an electric drill
To make you feel calm, you take a deep breath
Instead of feeling better, you feel just like death
So you decide to try something distracting
You tell yourself you’re over reacting
Just how long will these feelings last?
You wait and you hope that your panic has passed
Don’t be afraid, you are not on your own
We’ve all been there, you are not alone
You told me lies You say you love me
But you don’t let it show
You say you want me
but I just don’t know
You say I hurt you
But that isn’t true
My heads in a spin
What am I gonna do
You told me lies
And you caused me pain
And there’s no way in hell
You’re gonna do it again
So lets save some time
And let’s cut to the chase
You don’t give a fuck
I can tell by your face
We should just walk away
Now while we still can
And you can prove to yourself
hunny you’re still a man
Coz you told me lies
And you caused me pain
And there’s no way in hell
I’m going through it again
You say babe don’t go
We can always be friends
So I’m saying it now
This is right were it ends
We are just wasting time
I can’t stand anymore
I’ll get my things
And head right out the door
Coz you told me lies
And you caused me pain
And there’s no way in hell
I’m going through it again
Coz you told me lies
yes you told me lies
Take me far away from here
Hold my hand and calm my fear
I just want to leave this place
Hold me in your warm embrace
Make me whole the way I want to be
Show me things I want to see
I don’t want to run and hide
From restraints to be untied
I want to dream, Don’t want to scream I want to dream
Don’t want to scream
From this place I want to flee
Get me back to where I used to be
Everything I do is wrong
I want to fight and to be strong
I don’t like this lonely world
I want my dreams to be unfurled
I don’t want to feel this way
In your arms I want to stay
I don’t want to scream
The BusI’m only down the road and it feels like miles from home
I don’t go far these days – I never like to roam.
I’m waiting at the bus stop, and my legs they just won’t go
My heart is filled with panic; oh I hope that it won’t show.
I see the people watching me, I know they’re going to stare.
I feel so unreal right now, as if I am not there.
The traffic sounds so loud it thumps through my head
I feel so embarrassed, I can feel my face turn red.
I’m shaking and I’m sweating, my legs have turned to mush
I think I need the Loo right now, I feel my tummy rush.
I don’t feel too well, infact I feel a little queer.
It feels wrong to be far from home, I wish I wasn’t here.
But I have to do this, I just want to be free
I can’t be a prisoner for life, that’s not good for me.
And so like all the others, I get on the bus and sit
No time to change my mind, I’m here so that is it.
Time to relax now, treat the journey as a rest
I’m here, and I’m frightened but completing my quest.
I’m breathing very deeply am I afraid to let it show
My heart is thumping loudly, I think it’s going to blow.
I’m thinking lots of thoughts and not one of them is good
I feel so really stupid, I wish someone understood.
I’ll make up some games until my symptoms have passed
I’ve got to keep my mind busy, it will make the time go fast
I’m starting to calm down a bit, I read the writing on the wall.
Saver tickets, bus stop plans. I don’t feel so bad at all.
Give the lady in front blue hair, the man behind her, black
The little boy can have red hair and I’ll dress him in a sack.
My games kept me busy, they gave me something to do
I hope I behaved alright. Did my panic show through?
I’m feeling really tired now, I think it’s time to rest.
The journey wasn’t perfect, but I did try my best.
Now the journeys over, I’m breathing in fresh air
I didn’t want to do it as it gave me quite a scare.
But now that I’ve been brave, I want to shout out loud
I’ve taken little steps, and that makes me so proud.
Panic AttacksPanic Attacks
Palpitations
Anxiety
Nervous
Inappropriate Behaviour
Crying Uncontrolably
A Fear of Dying
Trembling
Temporary Insanity
A Loss of Self Esteem
Controlled Breathing
Keeping Calm
Self Control
Looking for meLooking for Me
No one understands this dark and lonely place
I walk around like a painted doll, a smile upon my face.
It’s wrong to feel embarrassed, it’s wrong to feel ashamed
I want to be the way I was, I want my life reclaimed.
I’m attention seeking, so I’m told. I do it for effect.
I’m wasting my time, but then what did I expect?
No one wants to spend time with me, because of how I am.
I don’t see my friends for days they don’t give a damn.
What am I trying to prove, by behaving how I am?
I’m wasting my time, as they aren’t fooled by my scam.
Oh yeah, I really like this feeling of losing my mind.
It’s a total joke to me; look I’m laughing myself blind!
I think I’m going mad, can anybody hear me?
I’m looking for myself, the self I used to be.
I’m at a different place now, different than before
A lonely place, a scary place, on a whole new floor.
Life goes on around me, I pretend to take part
I wonder if people know I’m lying, even before I start.
I’m only cheating myself by not being true
It doesn’t matter what you think, but it matters what you do.
I know I’m not myself, but I come back now and again
I laugh and Joke and smile a bit, but it’s not the same.
I want to be decisive and do things for myself.
I’m sick of being useless and left upon the shelf.
So I sit alone, being positive and wise
But it’s all an act, just one big disguise.
Underneath I’m scared, just like I was before.
But people think you’re better, because you go out more.
I'm not crazy*based on "Unwell" by Matchbox Twenty*
I'm not crazy, I'm just in a dreamland
I want some one who can understand
I’m just strange and depersonalized
Unreal and a little disguised
I’m not crazy, I’m just a little confused
Exhausted, frightened and bemused.
I want to wave my panic farewell
And fill up my empty shell
I'm not crazy, I'm just a little tired
I little nervous and exprired
I’m just watching life go by
Sitting here and wondering why
I'm not crazy, I just want to be me
Happy, smiling and carefree
But I’m not I’m sad and blue
Waiting to start my life a new
I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell
I know I look fine and you can't tell
Stay awhile and then you'll see
A person who really isn’t me
I'm not crazy, I'm just a little scared
I just wish that someone cared.
All I can do is think of me
and how I used to be.
Go away, Mr Panic!Go away, Mr Panic!
Hey Mr Panic! You’re so mean and so tough
Well I’m here to tell you, enough is enough.
You think you’re so scary, you hide waiting to strike
I’m telling you, you can go take a hike!
You made me sad and took my life away,
But I’m still standing to fight one more day.
You made me ill, just so you’re in control
I can handle your punches with a duck and a roll.
Who gave you the right to tell me what to do?
I’m strong and I’m brave and our friendship is through
Who on earth do you think you are?
I’m running this show, It’s me that’s the star!
Go away, Mr Panic, find a new soul to rob
I’m taking my life back, so you’re out of a job.
You are just a sad little man,
I’m going to beat you, and believe me, I can.
So goodbye Mr Panic, I’m back in charge now.
You can exit stage left and take your final bow.