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LC
Lenny of Cohen
Dec 16, 2007 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Magnificent

My numbness
frightens me
more than death
which incidentally
does not inflict
me with any
semblance of fear

I know what
it feels like
to be a zombie

long periods of
unattatchment

strong periods
of alienation
an overwhelming
empathy with emptiness


I have
no enthusiasm
I am unable
to express myself
love, joy, happiness
and laughter
are annoying intrusions
I hate
this state
of continual numbness
I want it to change
I am powerless though

magnificent it isn't.

— Lenny of Cohen, Dec 16, 2007

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meic

18 years 5 months ago

The truth - as this is

The truth - as this is presented - is raw and stark with no redeeming moments it seems. Your poem's honesty is much braver than any pretence of acceptance in my opinion. At the same time you've used commendably moderate language to communicate the suffering and there's not an ounce of self pity. Although personal in tone [and in reality?] there is much here for all of all to share. Mike photo: me, late 20s / early 30s - with 'face furniture version 1'
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Lenny of Cohen

18 years 5 months ago

Magnificent

represents a period in my life that was far from Magnificent, and this piece is a therapy section which I hope will help others. Thank you Mike for your comments, very much appreciated. Lenny of Cohen