This week for stream of consciousness Saturday our prompt from Linda G Hill is “Starts with ho”

I wrote a poem this week.

Here it is, happy Saturday everyone!

How
do you measure the weight of a thought—
by its silence,
its speed,
or the shadow it leaves behind?

Why
does the mind sometimes whisper kindness,
and other times
shout storms at the self?

When
does worry become a wall
instead of a window,
and who holds the key?

Where
can rest be found
when even sleep feels crowded
with echoes and unrest?

What
does healing look like—
is it a steady climb,
a circling path,
or the simple act
of asking these questions aloud?

The Friday Reminder and Prompt for #SoCS Sept. 6, 2025 |

6 responses to “Asking questions about mental health”

  1. Sadje Avatar

    An insightful poem Carol

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thank you Sadje 🦋🦋

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      1. Sadje Avatar

        You’re welcome ☺️

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  2. SRIKANTH Avatar

    This is beautiful. The questions are so resonant and true—especially love the line about worry becoming a wall instead of a window. The whole piece feels like a quiet, honest conversation with the soul. Thank you for sharing this on a Saturday.

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      And I thank you for all the wonderful encouragement and feedback, it is appreciated!

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