New here. Seeking understanding

[tarkanakrat]

Hello ^^

I'm not sure how much depth is appropriate for an introductory post. I reflect a lot, but I'll try to keep it short and sweet.

Last year, I moved into a new environment. It allowed me to stabilise. I wrote every day: poetry, short stories, reflections, poetic reflective stories.

It's been quite a journey, but it seems I can confuse or even upset people at times. I don't force perspectives, but apparently, even poetry can cause upset. I realise there is a time and a place for such things, and it's not for everyone.

I'm not looking for validation or recognition, just a gentle kind of understanding. I've found it difficult to be peaceful and bright in a world full of friction, which seems to be my only real friction.

Sometimes, I can't help but express myself poetically. But, I'm not sure that kind of thing will resonate here. I soften my darkness, and dim my light, so that I can exist in a place that is supportive of my misunderstood and unexpected development.

I do have mental health conditions. I'm happy to talk about them.

I'm looking forward to exploring the forums. I often read a lot of posts before making my own.

[Dreamy]

Hello @tarkanakrat and welcome to the forums. I also write poetry and share some of them here. My poems are usually written in my darkest moments so they can get very dark. I also write ones based on traumatic life experiences as a way to express things and get things out. When I share them here if I'm worried that something might trigger or upset others there's the option to put a trigger warning on it so that it is hidden and if others want to read it they can tap on it to read it. 

@tyme  can probably explain that so much better than me 😂.

It's lovely to have you here and i hope you find it helpful to connect with the community ☺️

[tarkanakrat]

@Dreamy thanks for the kind welcome ^^

It's comforting to know there are fellow poets here. I must admit: some of my poetry has been dark.

But, there's been a lot of brighter stuff. That is my true passion. I can feel isolated at times because those around me don't see much beauty in life. Yes, there is tragedy. There is also wonder.

[Dreamy]

@tarkanakrat when I wrote poetry as a child/teen it was always positive and happy. Unfortunately my mental health hasn't been good lately which has lead to the darker poetry but I do sometimes challenge myself to put a positive spin on things. To keep things light in my life I do colouring and use lots of bright colours and sparkly gel pens to brighten up my world a bit ☺️. 

I love that last part that you said 'Yes, there is tragedy. There is also wonder'. It's so very true ☺️

[tyme]

Hey @tarkanakrat ,

Welcome!

I'm glad to see @Dreamy  has already welcomed you 🙂

I can't say I'm a fellow poet, but I can say I've been through some tough challenges and can relate when things are gloomy.

On a brigher note, I can also relate when things are bright 🙂

We're a pretty friendly bunch here. There's always someone online, and moderators are on 24/7 to ensure posts align with Community Guidelines.

I look forward to hearing from you. I believe there are some poetry threads. @Dreamy , do you know which is an active poetry thread for now?

[Dreamy]

@tyme i do but I'm not sure how to share threads 😂. It's called 'roses are red, violets are blue'. 

[tarkanakrat]

Thanks for your kind words, @tyme

I was just looking for the appropriate place to post poetry. I will learn these forums in time, but everything is quite new.

It's important to me that I understand and adhere to the community guidelines. I really value places like these.

I'm already surprised and warmed: quick, heartfelt replies. I am patient, so this feels like an unexpected gift.

[tyme]

Hey @Dreamy ! Just like you tag members with "@", you can tag threads with "@" too! I won't do it for you. Feel free to give it a go. Just type @ and then start typing the name of the thread 🙂 

@tarkanakrat , you can actually share your poetry anywhere, and even make your own thread. Totally okay 🙂 It's what works for you.

We are all pretty unique here. We all how our own little uniqueness. But we are real people with real stories 🙂

So glad you can join us

[Dreamy]

Thankyou @tyme, I cheated. I just tagged @tarkanakrat in the poetry thread hehe. Technology sometimes doesn't cooperate with me 😂. 

[tyme]

That's not cheating @Dreamy ! That's being a problem-solver! Way to go!