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Barefoot Sociologist

Lyrical musings on everyday life

Tag: mentalhealth

The Sandman

Posted on 22nd May 201920th June 2019 by barefootsociologist

Time, where have you gone? I once was young and full of dreams Now I am old, breaking at the seams Time, where have you gone?   Time, what have you done? Now I am old, breaking at the seams Choking and gasping on silent screams Time, what have you done?   Time, when will … Continue reading The Sandman →

Tagged ageing, depression, mentalhealth, poetry, Sandman, suicide, time1 Comment

Spring Fatigue

Posted on 5th April 201920th June 2019 by barefootsociologist

What to do today - wallow in despair or weep? I choose sleep instead.

Tagged depression, Haiku, mentalhealth, poetry, spring, tiredness1 Comment

Complicit

Posted on 22nd November 201820th June 2019 by barefootsociologist

You say ‘I’m sick, I cannot work,’ I say ‘Go take a nap.’ Your illness makes you howl and weep, My fingers itch to slap Your ravaged, ruined, stricken face. I don’t have any time for this, I’ve far too much to do, How can I help you manage what your sickness makes you do? … Continue reading Complicit →

Tagged kindness, mentalhealth, poetry, sickleave, stress, work2 Comments

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