Author Archives: Lindsay Craik

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About Lindsay Craik

Writer & Poet Poetry, plays and short stories

Strength from within

He feels it every day, usually when alone untouched and unspoken to but often in a crowd as well It comes with an ache tugging at the heart   It pulls him into the darkness Thoughts of suicide come and … Continue reading

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Triggering Past

Even on a good day Suddenly the trigger pulls Angry buried memories erupt And fill my head with poison Vivid stabbing flashbacks blind my senses The time block hidden baggage drives hard Horrific impulses release and carve Relentlessly into the … Continue reading

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In Two Minds

I didn’t see him coming He was here with me before I knew, and then, instantly became my closest friend We went everywhere as twins through thick and thin, hill and glen In my mind he is here now When … Continue reading

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Together Apart

Anticipating Slowly entering rooms full of people sat with sad faces looking back at me saying to themselves what is he here for? Understanding it Kind words softly heard from white coats smiling wash over worry cleaning it away facts … Continue reading

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