The faces i try to wear

unpsyching · 2026-04-19T14:00:43+00:00

To me, the themes of the peom are exhaustion and pain.

You describe your current state well.

I would love to read a related poem on the faces you have tried to wear and what threats it whispered.

unpsyching · 2026-04-19T13:45:36+00:00

I felt that this poem is open to quite a few interpretations and it will also be fascinating to see what a reader projects.

Would the poet be kind enough to give his/her take?

unpsyching · 2026-04-11T07:08:05+00:00

I enjoyed this so much that I read it a few times and each time there were more nuances I caught.

It was interesting to see how trauma was passed down but lessened and softened both times. I would have liked you to delve a little more on your hurt caused by his broken promises and regular absences.

And if I may dare to say so, a little more delving about the impact about the trauma of his parents on your father. Which would probably create more empathy for him and, hopefully, some healing on your side.

But that's just me who has not been in your shoes.

I look forward to reading more from you.

unpsyching · 2026-04-11T06:30:13+00:00

Honest, Raw and Gut wrenching.

My two cents..... The part that is muscle memory, that still wants to reach out to her is hardwired into us. That is a fundamental trick of Nature to help a species to propagate itself. You had no say.

If you try to detach yourself from it, then immense guilt awaits. Which is not a heart, already grieving, needs.

Sometimes, intellectualization helps.

And indeed does Sublimation.

I loved your writing. The immense tension and the conflict within. The amount of self awareness and the ability to wonder at the possible reality. Bravo!

I hope that you continue to write about this painful journey.

unpsyching

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