NaPoWriMo Day 24: Thesaurus of my laptop

Today’s (optional) prompt is to write a poem that, like “Dictionary Illustrations,” is inspired by a reference book. Locate a dictionary, thesaurus, or encyclopedia, open it at random, and consider the two pages in front of you to be your inspirational playground for the day. Maybe a strange word will catch your eye, or perhaps … Read more

Physical Health Vs. Mental Health

 

I wish to ask a question today that has been troubling me for last few days.

Do you believe that physical health is more important than mental health?

Why is it that a person who suffers a physical injury, say from an accident or a calamity or an attack, is given more attention than a person who gets mentally disturbed by the incident?

If I tell my family or employer that I am down with fever, they all advise rest and also ensure that I get well soon. But if I happen to tell them that I am feeling low today or that I am upset today or that I feel worthless today, then why am I not awarded the same attention?

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Poem: Impact of Words

  world was not so fascinating life never seemed meaningful morning wasn’t so inspiring neither rain did any good   until one day, you showed me the way I clench close to my heart the wisdom those words impart   to believe myself to be myself to trust my faith and tame perseverance   to … Read more