Smashing everything in sight
Trying to ease my tormented mind
Looking for a fight
Of any kind
You say you don’t know why I’m so angry
That you don’t understand
It’s because I want to be free
And the sight of you I can’t stand
About The Poem:
To the shock of what I am assuming is many of my readers, I have nothing to whine about this week. That’s not entirely true because I do have a lot to whine about. Maybe, I should say I have less to whine about than usual. I have had a pretty productive week. I have finished quite a bit of cleaning. And I even got some writing done. So this poem feels a little out of place. But that’s because it was written last week lol.
If you have ever been in a toxic relationship, friendship or just been around toxic people you can probably get this poem. Being around toxic people can make you feel tormented and mentally exhausted. And not being able to leave can sometimes make you feel as though you have hit rock bottom. That’s pretty much what “A Tormented Mind” is about.
Have you ever felt tormented? Have you ever felt like you have hit rock bottom and don’t know how to get back up? What do you do to deal with these negative feelings? What did you think of the poem? Do let me know your thoughts in the comments section located below because I would absolutely love to hear them. Or simply stop by and say hi!
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Oh Pooja I totally get what you say about being drained and entrapped by toxic people. The two birds in front of the barred window in the image said so much too.
Thank you, glad the poem and image resonated with you.
I love the poem, I can definitely relate to these feelings. When I think I hit the rock bottom I look back to see how much progress I have made since I actually hit the rock bottom… It was twenty some years ago when things were looking ugly, now I see them looking up. This huge leap of faith again and again made me a better person, less aggressive, more mindful. Introspection is the recipe I use to deal with moments of self-doubt and pessimism, they don’t last very long and I feel like I still have to grow a bit.
Thanks so much. You’re right introspection does wonders and reminds us how far we’ve come. We all have some growing to do but as long as we are making progress it’s okay to fall back sometimes.
I’ve been in relationships where I felt trapped. Those feelings of anger are very real. I’ve learned that feeling that way is a signal to get out, that it’s toxic and unhealthy for my mental health. 🙃
Yeah, that feeling is generally a sign that things need to change.
Yup, we may not be ready to see it, but that’s a big symptom!
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Pooja, did you write this poem for me?
This poem literally describes my last night’s conversation with my family, lol!
I’m used to that shit now, though it still hurts, but I’m fine.
I like the picture you’ve used!!
#browngirlproblems 😅
Yeah, it still hurts since they’re family. But at some point we have to realise that they’ll never change.
True 😂
Luckily, I’ve realized and accepted it. Which is quite good for my mental health ✨️
I love it! I completely identify! I’ve had many toxic people in my life, so yeah! Glad your week was better! Yay!
Thanks and hope all is well with you too!
Oh yes I’ve been around toxic people
And I feel very upset all of the sudden.
They have a negative impact and I don’t know how, but you can’t be happy around them.
There were times when I was scared. Their dominance is terrifying.
The poem is wow…..
I love the art style you have shared with this one. Something different from what you usually share.
Take care….
And yes you had a productive week and I hope you have even better this week.
Hey btw, recently I’ve came across so many posts that praised you and how you helped them. Made me very happy ☺️
I’m happy to know you 🤓
Yeah, they just have this negative energy that ruins everything.
Thanks so much. Yes, the art is quite different from what I usually share but I felt this went better with the poem.
Who is writing posts praising me and why haven’t I seen them?? 😯
Find it by yourself 😝
I see, how you positively impacted so many people 😀
Are a real gem
Aw thanks!
I haven’t been this angry with anyone in ages but when I was, this poem is very relatable.
I’m glad you haven’t experienced this recently. I think over time our anger dies down and we learn to approach things more calmly.
Yes in our old age we became calmer.
Oh yes, I’ve been there, Pooja, and it is a terrible feeling. Your poem and the accompanying image expressed the feelings very well. All the best to you, MW 🩶
Thanks and really glad the poem resonated 😊
I go for a run when I hit rock bottom but writing a poem like that would work if I was a poet!
Yeah, poetry and exercise are both therapeutic depending on the person!
Got to keep working on myself. I can point at others, but 3 point back. I am far from perfect and it is important that I keep coming back to taking responsibility for me, and working on what I do have the power to change. Too exhausting expecting or blaming. A big reason why I stopped drinking in 99, and have stayed stopped, making my relationship with self the most important. No relationship is better than a bad one… and I was never a relationship addict.
I agree, your relationship with yourself is vital too. Sometimes we’re the toxic ones.
It’s not funny when the people tormenting you act like they don’t understand why you’re so angry .. gaslighting! Some people are immune to toxicity.. those lucky brave souls but for sensitive ones like mine, we gotta flee one way or the other.
It makes me even more mad when someone gaslights me. I just hate it.I’m quite sensitive too and try to cut toxic people out as much as possible.
I think everyone has had these moments of frustration. Sadly… We just have to ride them until we learn to rid ourselves of them 🥴
… love the poem, Pooja. 🤍✨
Yeah, we just have to ride them out 😫
Thanks 😊
😂damage them with your imagination, Pooja. It’s so powerful 😋🤗
Of course, imagination is our strongest tool 💪🏽
😂🤗
yes, I imagine it is.
That’s pretty toxic Pooj. Must have been a hard week!
It wasn’t the best for sure!
Over the years, I have learned to keep my anger under control. Nobody is perfect, least of all me, but I wish we could all be kinder with one another…
I agree, we could all be kinder to one another.
Absolutely…
I felt tormented the past few days and had to end a 20+ year friendship with a woman I realized I could no longer trust. She just had this way about twisting every conversation and making it about her own political agenda, and trying to make me look foolish, which is unfair. And instead of calling me to discuss what happened, she continued to twist it around and make it seem as if I was the bad guy and she was the hopeless victim. (JUST LIKE YOUR POEM, saying she didn’t understand!!) I stooped low and called her every name in the book to get her to stop emailing and texting me.
I rarely call people names like “dumb” but she pushed me to the limit.
She finally stopped texting me.
Interesting, though, when you move on and leave toxic people behind, something spectacular always happens — and it did!! 🙂
Wow, that’s so sad. It’s always tough ending a friendship but she seems quite toxic so it’s probably for the best. I hate it when people gaslight like that and try to turn themselves into a victim. It’s so frustrating.
Totally, once you leave the negative stuff behind you get something positive as a reward from the universe!
Omg! I can totally relate to this post. I stayed in a toxic workplace for several years before getting the courage to leave.
That’s awful, glad you finally left though.
Yes, it is quite difficult to get out of such a relationship, because most of the time the victim is afraid to leave. However, it is not impossible.
I’m so glad you spread awareness about many important topics through your blog posts.
True, it’s not impossible but very difficult for the victim. Thanks so much.
I feel your poem resonates with many of us, Pooja. It can be difficult but one must learn to walk away from toxic relationships and not look back or feel guilty.
I’m glad it did. It’s always nice to know we aren’t alone in feeling a certain way.
I absolutely agree, it’s difficult but the best way to deal with toxic relationships is to leave and never look back.
💖
Releasing to the page certainly helps and dancing it out, which you’ve also done recently, is a great mood enhancer and less destructive than “smashing everything.” 😅💃🏻😁
Lol agreed, now I just dance or sing while cleaning when I’m angry 😅
😁👍🏻
You weren’t mad at all I can tell Pooja! Ha! Deep emotions felt and shared. I totally agree we have to move on and let go. I give Bataks to clients at times and we have a field day and they burn calories too! Yep… move em on out and move on.. agreed! ❣️
Haha, you know me so well now 😅
That’s awesome, keep moving while moving on!
🤣 That’s the spirit!! It’s off to the races💞
Oh yes Pooja, I agree, that being around toxic people can make you feel tormented and mentally exhausted. Time for them to go, or for you to make your exit. Don’t give them “your energy” to continue polluting your life. Very good post. 😊🙏🏼🤗💖🥰
I absolutely agree, we need to make sure we protect ourselves from people like that. Thank you 😊
Yes girl. You are welcome. 🤗💖🥰
Lovely words👌 Pooja
I can totally relate to them
Thanks so much 😊
I don’t really relate to feeling angry. I do frustrated extremely well but my emotional range is limited to not include much expressive anger. My innate response to toxicity is to separate myself from whatever it is that is making me feel that way.
That said, I think it would be really cool to rage (assuming there were no real stakes.) I read about people getting furious and breaking things and I wonder how that would feel. I tend to just think “Oh man, why are you destroying your own stuff” or “oh, that’s going to be a big mess to clean up later.”
I’m the same lol. As much as I like to smash stuff in my writing I don’t do that in real life. I don’t even slam doors. But I feel like it would be so satisfying to let go of pent up anger like that. Maybe if I find an abandoned place I can smash everything in I’ll try it someday lol.
Lol. You’ll have to let me know how that goes. I think I could do it but only, if it was someone else’s stuff.
Someone else you don’t particularly like lol.
Oh yes! I have been around toxic people but I was too naive back then to notice the patterns. Glad it’s over. Great poem!
Thanks and glad you’re not around such people anymore!
Sometimes we don’t understand that our mood is influenced by the toxic people in our life. When we start to be aware of it, it almost makes us feel guilty that we want to give up on a relationship. That’s my experience of dealing with my narcissistic relatives who never associate with anybody emotionally, and who torture everybody around them including themselves.
True, those around us affect our mood so much. Narcissists just make everyone miserable. I have had similar experiences with narcissists too.
That poem was great! You definitely captured the anger and confusion a person can have in a unsatisfactory situation.