The Diary of The Deranged Writer

Song of the Moment CXIX: Jim Johnston’s “Death Is My Best Friend”

Trigger warning: Themes of depression and death. Please be advised.

LII: Away for a Day

Last Friday, April 17, for the first time in perhaps almost a year, I didn’t touch The Diary for a day.

For several months, I’ve been overflowing with thoughts and ideas, and I have regained my confidence in writing. When I’m on cloud nine, I write about it here. When I’m back in hell, I write about it here. No matter how I felt, I kept writing here.

And then last Friday, life happened.

Sing I

Seize the moment of belting out your song
Ignore hate, wear your heart on your sleeve
Never mind if you are out of key or you squeak
Go ahead, let out the music that ascends you

Sing (Poetry Series): I, II, III

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