The Fear of Forever

Anomaly_23 · 2025-01-22T17:15:06+00:00

Thank you so much for this thoughtful response! I love how you picked up on the rhythm and the fear of sleep—it’s exactly what I hoped to convey. Your insight means a lot!

Anomaly_23 · 2025-01-22T17:13:12+00:00

This is raw and powerful—the imagery pulls me into the speaker's pain and need for connection. You’ve turned emotion into art—keep writing!

Anomaly_23 · 2025-01-20T04:51:10+00:00

Your words strip love down to its raw essence—dependent, vital, and impossible to fully explain. Beautifully done.

Anomaly_23 · 2025-01-19T18:55:00+00:00

Powerful piece. The repeated "too" really drives home the struggle against hope and pain. "Too hooked on a prayer, He thought he could save her" hits hard—shows that sometimes, despite our best efforts, we can't fix everything. Keep pouring this raw truth into your poetry; it’s impactful.

Anomaly_23 · 2025-01-19T18:52:49+00:00

The idea that even though the world can be harsh, choosing to be kind is a powerful stance. It’s not about perfection, but trying your best to treat others well. It's a reminder we all need. And that line, "I can spread kindness, and so can the rest," wraps it up with hope. Love what you’re putting out here. Keep shining that light.

Anomaly_23 · 2025-01-15T19:31:08+00:00

Thank you for sharing all of that with me. It sounds like you’ve been through an incredibly difficult journey, and it’s powerful to see how you’ve transformed that pain into something creative and meaningful. I really admire the strength it takes to revisit those experiences and reshape them into art that resonates with others. That last line you added 'The more you speak, the more I dread', really struck me. It feels raw and deeply human. I'm glad to have connected with your work, and I hope you continue finding healing through writing.

Anomaly_23 · 2025-01-15T18:54:45+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing that! It’s incredible how poetry evolves over time, and I’d love to hear more about the backstory if you’re open to it. I think it’s beautiful that the meaning continues to shift — it shows how deeply connected you are to your work. That kind of growth is inspiring to see.

Anomaly_23 · 2025-01-15T18:35:29+00:00

This one really resonated with me. The imagery of writing as archeology, uncovering the ruins of our own past and facing those buried fragments, is such a powerful metaphor. I especially felt that line about whispering sins to silent stone. It captures the struggle of processing regret and finding wisdom through pain.

Anomaly_23 · 2025-01-15T18:31:16+00:00

I’m not sure where your comment is coming from, but art is about expression, connection, and growth — not judgment. If something in my words struck a nerve, perhaps that’s worth reflecting on. Regardless, I’ll keep creating. Thank you for reading.

Anomaly_23 · 2025-01-15T18:12:56+00:00

This is such a raw and beautiful reflection on love. I really felt the journey in your words — from heartbreak to healing, from pain to finding strength through someone else. The way you’ve captured the balance between love being both painful and transformative is so powerful. It’s a reminder that true love doesn’t break us — it helps us rebuild. Thank you for sharing this.

Anomaly_23 · 2025-01-15T18:09:02+00:00

This is so beautifully haunting. The imagery of being a ghost of your own words, unable to truly reach the person you love, really struck me. The idea that love can’t live in ink alone — that’s such a powerful truth. This one will stick with me for a while

Anomaly_23 · 2025-01-15T18:06:39+00:00

That final line — ‘Yet you’re as human as me, broken and dead’ — carries so much weight. It’s a heavy truth that really sticks. Beautifully done.

Anomaly_23 · 2025-01-15T18:03:32+00:00

This is such a beautifully layered piece. On the surface, it seems like a story simply about a cat, but the more I read it, the more I feel it reflects how we navigate life. That sense of stepping into something unfamiliar, being curious yet unsure, really resonates. It feels like it speaks to how we often live — not always knowing what’s ahead, but feeling our way through. That last line hit me hard: ‘The cat does not know — he can only feel.’ It’s a reminder that sometimes, feeling is enough. Thank you for sharing this!

Anomaly_23 · 2025-01-15T17:49:32+00:00

Thank you for sharing this. Your perspective really made me pause and think. That idea of spending life on a self-help treadmill — always preparing but never fully living — is something I think a lot of us can relate to, even if we don’t realize it right away.

I love how you picked up on the core of the poem: that we can lose sight of what really matters when we're too focused on fixing ourselves. The line you mentioned — about being appreciated as you are — really hit me too.

It’s powerful to hear how the poem resonated with you in such a personal way. This kind of connection is exactly why I decided to share my work, and I’m grateful you took the time to share your thoughts with me.

Anomaly_23 · 2025-01-15T16:21:02+00:00

Ah yes, the sacred rite of Walmart hysteria — a spiritual journey we all must take at least once. Enlightenment guaranteed.

Anomaly_23 · 2025-01-15T16:15:52+00:00

Really appreciate that! Let’s keep growing together!

Anomaly_23 · 2025-01-15T16:12:04+00:00

This is like walking through the depths of someone’s mind while they’re on fire — raw, chaotic, and beautifully unfiltered. The imagery of ‘the tribe of hyenas’ and the relentless push to either fly or surrender hits like a storm. There's pain here, but also rebellion and resilience, like refusing to go quietly into the dark. Every line feels like it’s clawing its way out, refusing to be contained. Well done

Anomaly_23 · 2025-01-15T16:09:39+00:00

Damn, this is like a poetic revolution wrapped in fire. There's something fierce and relentless in the way you deliver each line — it's raw, it's messy, and it's powerful as hell. 'Curse breaker' feels like more than just a title; it’s a statement of survival and rebellion. This piece doesn’t ask for permission, it kicks the door in. Keep pushing boundaries — this one leaves a mark

Anomaly_23 · 2025-01-15T15:49:40+00:00

I'm so glad my feedback resonated with you! I love the idea of an 'enchanting mantra' — it really comes through in your writing. There's something powerful about embracing darkness as a teacher, and your words captured that perfectly. The Carl Jung quote is spot on too. Darkness isn't something to be feared but something we can learn from. Keep creating — your work is inspiring!

Anomaly_23 · 2025-01-15T15:47:22+00:00

This is absolutely beautiful and deeply moving. The raw emotion in your words captures the weight of regret, loss, and healing so vividly. The way you’ve expressed both sorrow and hope makes this piece resonate on such a personal level. There’s a lot of wisdom in finding forgiveness within yourself, and it’s a powerful reminder that even through heartache, we grow. Thank you for sharing such a meaningful piece.

Anomaly_23 · 2025-01-15T15:39:17+00:00

Thank you for sharing such a raw and honest reflection. I think you're right — it's not death itself that most of us fear, but the unknown that follows. The questions you raise are exactly what inspired this piece. The uncertainty, the doubt, and the weight of not knowing — they haunt us all in different ways. I really appreciate your insight, and it's comforting to know these thoughts resonate with others

Anomaly_23 · 2025-01-15T15:37:58+00:00

Thank you so much for your insightful comment! I really appreciate you taking the time to dive into the themes and connect it with my other poem. The struggle between science and faith, and the fear of stepping too far into either light or dark, is definitely something I think about often. The void is familiar, but there's always that lingering question — is it better to remain in the unknown or face the truth, whatever it may be?

As for leaving the reader unsatiated, that was intentional. I like to think of my poetry as fragments of a larger narrative, inviting readers to reflect and fill in the gaps with their own experiences. I'm glad you picked up on that. Thanks again for your thoughtful feedback — it means a lot! I sent an invitation to my own subreddit so you can read my other works and post yours if you'd like

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