I’m delighted my poem Behind The Wall Memories live has been accepted and published in Spillwords Magazine today, and I am so grateful to editor Dagmara K. and her team for sharing my poem which is a great honor.
I do know it’s Fun-Fri-Yayyy and this piece is dark but when Spillwords talks, I listen. I wrote this piece for a client that gave voice to her struggles and she was ever so appreciative. Sometimes just being heard is enough to uplift your spirits. It could be you or someone you know that is struggling and this poem may bring a glimmer of hope to a challenging time to remind you that you are not alone. Feel free to share it with anyone you may feel could benefit from it.
September is Suicide Prevention Month so this comes at a good time where we can all do our part by reaching out and inspiring people to help save lives. My heart holds yours if you are struggling or have lost a loved one to this tragedy. I found this article and video that I think is very helpful in “talking away the dark” that I think has great tips.
BEHIND THE WALL MEMORIES LIVE
written by: Cindy Georgakas
Behind the wall,
memories live.
Hiding in peeled paint,
cracked stucco and pasted on smiles.
Feelings get buried,
Hurt resides,
Turning a blinds eye.
Overtime we crumble,
Facades fall,
Decomposing into a heap of rubble.
The end is the beginning,
Turning each fallen star,
into a guiding light.
Scared, discouraged.
We want to flee but
There’s nowhere to go,
But here.
They say patience is a virtue.
but if this is virtuous let me drown
In this sea to rid the pain.
Haven’t I suffered enough?
Am I paying some karmic debt?
For what is this life,
if always drowning
In my own blood?
I cry to the gods I curse,
I throw myself to the wind.
In hopes I might blow away.
When the last tear has been shed,
There is silence.
I would be honored if you would read the rest of my poem by clicking on this link here. if you would be so kind and leave a “❤️” for my poem.
Have a wonderful Friday and weekending. Remember to reach out across the table is you are suffering or reach out to someone else and let them know you care.
Love and Hugs,
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Cindy
P.S. Ollie sends her love and reminder to just be the cat. She’s recovering from a cat bite from my daughter’s cat and loves all the new baby paraphernalia.
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Very well written & congratulations on being published at Spillwords Magazine, dear Cindy → You Rock!!! ✍🏼💞😙🌹
Thanks so very much Phil! I’m always grateful for your support❣️
Beautiful post
Thank you so very much… ❣️
Oh wow! Such a hard hitting poem Cindy. It evokes strong emotions. Congratulations on publication too.
Yes indeed Sadje, life can be cruel for many that suffer. Thanks so very much my friend❣️
Very right my friend. Not everyone can cope with what life or people throw at them.
So true Sadje… sadly so!!! 💔❤️🩹
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OH NO! Ollie got into a “Cat Fight?” 😼🥊😼 That’s not funny, but cute. Who won the fight? 😜
Congratulations Dawwwlinkkkk on your publication. While there is sadness indwelled in it, it is one that cries out for help if we need to reach out to someone. Good message Cindy. Thanks for sharing with us today girlfriend. Have a delightfully FANtabulous weekend my Energizer G’Mama! Hugs and smooches! 😎✨🤗💖🌞
Renee’s cat got outside and they got territorial. Her cate won but Ollie is milking the attention for everything.. you know her.. lol.
Thank you so much. It’s such a so tragic. Thanks for your support and glad you like the message. I will and you do the same my dearest Dawwwwlink.. Kym❣️
A powerful evocative poem, Cindy. My son and daughter have each lost a friend years ago to suicide. There really are no words. It is just so tragic that these two young teens didn’t feel there were other options. I will visit your poem on SW. Congrats on another publication. xoxo
Thank you so very much Lauren. I’m so sorry. Our kids have had several friends that have lost their lives to suicide. It’s truly tragic. At Stanford last year, I believe there were 13 or so. Such a tragedy. Thank you very much for heading there as well, it’s much appreciated as you know❣️
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Mazal tov, Cindy! This is a wonderful piece! <3
Much love,
David
Mazal tov, David❣️ Thank you so very much!❣️
Beautiful Cindy and Congratulations!
Thank you so very much Francis. Much appreciated. ❣️
Always a pleasure Cindy!
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She doesn’t look like she is suffering. That’s a very thoughtful poem, Cindy. So many times we don’t know in time to help. I’ve been praying the Psalms recently using my journal and that helps us remember the good. I hope you friend can escape the bad situation that makes her so desperate.
I know right Marsha. She’s quite happy at the moment keeping the brut in his room. I’m glad you enjoyed my poem Marsha and we do our best to be there but can’t always know. There are so many that suffer and the world’s state of affairs with all of the bombardment doesn’t make it easier.
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Thank goodness you are in the world putting out love and encouragement! 🙂
Oh yes indeed, that’s for sure. We all have a battle that not everyone is aware of❣️
True dat!
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Thank you, Cindy, for your noble effort to help those in trouble. You poem is beautifully written.
I am thankful that I never have such thoughts! Regards to Ollie.
Joanna
You are so welcome an thank you for your wonderful comment that inspires me to continue writing. That is a blessing for which I’m happy you have not. It is such a curse for some. Awww She sends purrs and meows,
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Congratulations on your publication!
Thank you so very much Steve! 🙏🏼💕
You’re welcome, Cindy!
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Congratulations on publication, dear Cindy 🎉
a beautiful poem, dark as you say and a reality for many 🙏🤍
“We want to flee but
There’s nowhere to go,
But here…”
a great weekend your way🤍
Thank you so very much Destiny. Yes, so true sadly. Glad you like those lines and it’s breathing through those times and riding them out whenever possible ❣️
Thank you for sharing and always a pleasure… as is always something to learn from here, Cindy 🙏🤍
I’m most grateful.. xo 💞
I’m glad to see Ollie recovering form the cat bite. She’s looking a lot better now. I hope she helps to babysit the baby. I love your thoughtful poem. Congratulations on the publication!
Thanks Miriam. She is healing well which is great. They are very cute how they all want to know each other. Oh thank you very much for the congrats on my poem. ❣️
Wonderful on both counts.
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Congratulations, Cindy. Poor kitty with a cone head.
Thanks a lot Tim. I know for sure.. She’s been amazing. I take her for a walk twice a day and she stays right with me. She’s afraid to get bullied again… She’s milking it alright. 😂
SMiLes Dear Cindy In Hell A Tear
of Grief is Heaven Yet Beyond Sadly
It Doesn’t
Rain in
Hell That Way
Until it Does
And A Tear
of Grief Brings LiGHT
iN DarKest Dungeons Before
SMiLes in Other Words
i Surely Literally Relate
to Your Published Poem Thank You
It is Only Through Poetry That Glimpses
of Heaven And Hell Will Come to Those in
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BeTween..:)
Powerful message in your poem Cindy. Sorry that Ollie is a bit under the weather. She still seems rather chill about it all. Happy Friday. We never live the same day twice.
Thank you very much Suzette. She appreciates that.. she is soaking it up and you are soooo right about that.. happy Fri-Yay to you too💗🙏🏼
Beautiful! <3
Thanks much💗
Congratulations on the poem. Best wishes to Ollie!
Thank you so much Annette and Ollie sends her meows and purs🙏🏼💗
Congratulations on the poem and I found it very relatable. I’ve been dealing with old memories and traumas which I didn’t think I would have to revisit. Unfortunately, sometimes life gives us a good kick but that’s never the end of our story. Things will and do get better.
And poor Ollie but I know she’ll be back to her normal self in no time!
Thank you Pooja for always sharing your honesty and real life experiences. No one is unscathed and I so agree with you on this. This is part of going deeper and flushing out old debris does definitely heal stronger which is why we need to be reminded of this when we are going through a tough time. Oh yes, you know Ollie well. ❣️❣️😂
Thanks for sharing yours too. And yes, absolutely it’s all about going deeper and healing those old wounds.
Of course, Ollie probably thinks the baby things are a present for her 😅
Congratulations!
Thank you Jacqui🙏🏼❣️
Congratulations dear Cindy, fantastic!! Have a wonderful FryYay!!! 😍🥰👏💞🌺❤️✨🙏❤️
Thank you so very much Giada! Happy Fun Fri-Yay and probs Sat for you now..
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So very well written…emotions can be felt…I love the title as well…many congratulations on being published, Cindy 👏✨❤️💫
I’m so happy to know you could feel my feelings behind the words. I’m delighted you enjoyed it and I appreciate you letting me know. Thank you so much Navin. 💗😇❤️
I could very much, dear Cindy…and you’re welcome ✨💜💫
Oh nice.. thanks again my dear friend💞
Happy fun Friyayyy!!!A huge congratulations on publishing this wonderful poem, Cindy. Wonderful. Oh poor Ollie, hope she feels better soon.💕
And to you dearest Grace. Thanks so much for being here and your kind appreciation of my pub and poem. I know the little girl. She’s milking for as much as she can… lol💗😂💗
Adorable 💕
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This is such a beautiful poem. Succinctly captures the emotions of a soul in turmoil.
Thank you so very much Deepak. I’m most appreciative of your accolades. 💞
Okay, the poem is ummm…. sad in a way.
It makes me think of the Tarot card – The Tower –
It’s dark, lightning hits the tower.
The tower crumbles to the ground.
Some tumble with it.
People freak when they get this card, but they misinterpret.
What’s done is done.
Time to rebuild from the ground up.
It’s positive because it’s all about beginnings and growing and building.
Take care, Cindy! ❤️❤️
(love the cat shot)
Yes, for sure Resa it is but like you say it’s in the rebuilding that we grow, learn and are stronger if we can trust the process. Thanks for adding your wonderful food for thought. They do freak when they get that card but it is so true that when we see the light we can rebuild.
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed Ollie the ham❣️
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Very pondering indeed, thanks.
Much appreciated J M! ❤️
Wonderful writing Cindy. I’ve seen many “last days” as people fade slowly. These words evoked a lot of memories and emotions.
Congratulations on the Spillwords publication. I will pop over and show it some love. 💙👏🙏
Congratulations, Cindy! Such a beautifully written and emotive piece! ❤️
Thank you Eugi. Glad you enjoyed it🥰
My pleasure, Cheryl. ❤️
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This is a beautiful poem, Cindy! Congratulations!
Thank you so very much Dawn! ❤️🙏🏼❤️
Congratulations on your poem published. The theme of breaking comes through varied and effective, especially with (and in) the entire poem. Sometimes we cannot keep the self together, and we should try to know and to express this. Then what’s broken can be aided and repairedm openly and well. That’s what little I know. I’m glad Ollie is getting better. Certainly looks contented in the photo, even with the cone. My cat mostly wore the cone well, too. Maybe cats appreciate the good the cone does. I hope you and all of yours are having a pleasant, health-filled day.
Thank you so much for your comment and wisdom in thought. Just validating how we feel makes a huge difference at times. You have wonderful intuition here.
Ollie is doing well and appreciated the love and like your cat, I think she knew we were here to help her and the cone was too!
Thanks truly!!
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This poem dives deep and ten comes up for air! I hope the client was edified and strengthened! Giving comment much easier here than on the other page. You hit a home run with this one, Cindy!
Thanks for your astute and very much appreciated comment Johnnie. I’m delighted you enjoyed it and as a matter of fact, it did help immensely! I do know how hard it can be to get on SW. so this is very much a win to me-;)
💕thanks friend!
You honor us by your presence and your work! 😀
big hugs Johnnie. You honor us too💞
ort-ort-ort-ort-!
Did my answer come through-?
You mean that I honor you? It did but I couldn’t comment.. Thanks tons❤️
You also have a poem dedicated to you. To wit: “SHE CALLS ME JOHNNIE” You want the address?
A powerful reflection on the complexity of human emotions and the passage of time. The raw honesty in your words and the deep exploration of suffering and questions about life’s purpose evoke a profound sense of empathy and reflection. Thank you for sharing this. 🙏
I’m most grateful for your kind response and depth of understanding of my poem, thank you. I’m most grateful 🙏💕
Feliz domingo 🌞
Much appreciated❣️
Wow Cindy, powerful stuff! 👏👏❤️❤️🤔🤔💪💪
Thanks truly Ken! Glad you enjoyed my poem❣️
Accepting silence as a better option to prevent further damage is like assuming a physical wound will heal on its own if we hide it properly. Not speaking out when abused or not sharing your concerns with a therapist, eats your soul. Sharing is caring but it’s also necessary to find the right person who will not aggravate your emotions.
Thoughtful poem, Cindy. Thanks for sharing an important message.
Wonderful and true through TA here Ranjana ! Thank you for shari g all of this that is so true! I’m honored you enjoyed my poem.
Thank you!!💕🙏💕
Congratulations Cindy 😊
Thanks Ingrid!🙏
Congratulations Cindy. Another great write My Friend.
Thanks so very much Goff!!! Much appreciated! 💕
Pleasure My Friend. Happy Sunday.
Thank you so much Goff and Happy Sunday to you! ❤️
Cheers. Stay Smiling.
Thanks Goff and you too💞
Great poem and congrats! (Poor kitty.)
Much appreciated Betsy!
Thanks so very much for being here and thinking of Ollie who is back on the mend💗
Very sad and heartfelt poem, Cindy. We all can relate.
Thank you so very much Mary. I think we have all been in these vortex’s of pain at some point in our lives. 💞
Great publication, I love the wall allegory. We do build them, just to make em crumble.
Good eve to you 🌻🌻 and the babies.
Hi Dear Myriam, I’m truly happy you like that and yes that’s soooo true. Honey bunch can you please give me another way to access your site? I litterally have to go on to MasticadoresUsa and go through all of the posts.. Or will you unfollow me and re follow me and see if that works?
Oh thanks the babies are precious.. Happy Monday to you my friend♥️💕💕
Hello mlle Cindy
Does it work if you enter Nouvelles-Errent.ca into a web browser? That is the address to my site
I tried the unfollow method right now… I don’t know if that worked.
Meanwhile have a very sweet week. Love
Myriam 💌
Oh good.. I will look and see tonight. fingers crossed.. you do the same my sweet.. xo 😘
Your dedication to providing useful information is evident in every post.
I’m most grateful for you know and heartfelt comment.
Thank you for noticing and letting me know-:)💕
Powerful poetry Cindy. No surprise it was published. Congrats my friend. I hearted. <3
I’m so grateful for your read and letting me know and hearing it on SW Debby… Thanks so very much.💗
Hugs Cindy <3
Indeed🥰
Congratulations, Cindy! You deserve it. It’s a beautifully crafted touching poem! Any suicide is tragic and unfortunate. Glad you raised the issue in a poetic way 💖💐🙏
Thank you so very much my friend. I appreciate that.. Yes it really is sad. I’m beyond happy you think so.🥰
You’re more than welcome, Cindy 😊💖
You are a great poet, Cindy. I enjoyed this one. It is such a good way to talk about what many do not want to talk about. Very well done.
I really appreciate that Dwight. Thank you.. I’m glad you like the honesty of this one Dwight💓
It is raw and yet heartfelt, very well done.
I take that to heart, thanks 🙏