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jacklshelton1973
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Altschmerz
On solitary late quiet nights as I lie awake in bed
I find myself wondering about this thing inside my head.
I find myself wondering about this thing that's buried down inside
Under everything else, deep down where it likes to hide.
There's a tiny vacant empty spot that's keeping me awake
An almost unnoticeable, yet inconsolable dull ache.
Refusing to be ignored, it whispers in my ear
"I'm still here."
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- May 2026
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20 WedReceived a critique
on Altschmerz from @Lavender
"Hello, and welcome to Neopoet! I have to disagree with AI regarding the suggestions to give "thing" a more specific name - I think "thing" is extremely evocative for such a feeling that annoys and puzzles us. I think it…" -
20 WedReceived a critique
on Altschmerz from @Geezer
"a new word! I know it may seem like you have too many commas already, but I think that you can add a few more. Remember that your punctuations are the directions for the reader; slow down, hit the gas... stop! Remember…" -
20 WedReceived a critique
on Altschmerz from @Sen99
"Hello thanks for the share your poem expressed ideas we all have felt sometimes keep writing Sen99" -
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I have used writing for years as a tool of self-analysis and introspection and now feeling confident enough in my ability to express clearly and artfully to start sharing.
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