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Social Hermit


Years alone

Safe   -   Private
Secure
Isolated   -   Secluded
Hermit

Comfort zone

Alter   -   Switch
Driven
Change   -   Pressured
Insisted

Involuntary

Panic   -   Dread
Chaos
Fright   -   Frantic
Anxiety

out of control

Tears   -   Pains
Terror
Shaking   -   Nauseous
desolate

No escape

Social Phobia


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Written December 4th, 2005

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  • Hekate gold member
    September 11, 2007

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    ooo I love the colors in this and the format..I think a lot of people have social phobia. You have keyed it perfect and a doctor should be shown this right here It would be great on doctors doors...


  • Wayne Leon Learmond
    August 20, 2007
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    Stunning Writing

    This was stunning. I love the way you have formed this. I love the way the colours change so smoothly until the end of the poem when you have red [for danger] tears terror pains etc. It starts of as secure and safe and works it's way down an ever-changing spiral into madness and loneliness. Wonderful Ann.

    Wayne
    x


  • Sacred Ground
    January 23, 2007
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    Wow! I have heard of social phobia, but have never experienced it. It sounds maddening. You have created a powerful poem here, with the use of colors to heighten the levels of this thing. Great imagery here. Loved it!


  • wishintreeUK
    December 21, 2006

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    This is very interesting Ann, often people who find themselves in this situation are reluctant to move out of what is often called the comfort zone. I do believe that it's not a situation anyone would wish to be in for any length of time, however, doing something positive about the situation can take courage. I find the colours you have used for your font really make each stage stand out. Well done!

    ~Katie~


  • Maatkara Moderators member
    September 3, 2006
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    Ann, this is an excellent 'List Poem' (which is a known form, of course ) as well as a pinpoint reference to the potentially progressive degrees of such a disorder

    It always fascinates me how some react to what they read, especially when their motives and perceptions are coloured by prejudice and/or preconceptions about the author.

    I'm reminded of an excellent quote about why and how we should read..

    "Read not to contradict and confute, nor to believe and take for granted, nor to find talk and discourse, but to weigh and consider."
    ~ Sir Francis Bacon

    Gennelle

  • AnnD Moderators member
    September 3, 2006
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    Karabi, thankyou for your breif visit to this post.
    The title does in fact fit the post exactly, as those who are less ignorant of the state of social phobia will attest to.
    A person who has experienced such a thing will know all too well the progression as 'listed'.
    I agree, this is not a poem in the conventional form and I do not pretend it to be, but more of a flow of thought process on the increasing state of social phobia. You are indeed fortunate not to have the ability to relate to it.

    kind regards

    AnnD
  • karabi
    September 3, 2006
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    Caption doesn't match content. Who is a hermit, whoever he be, none of the characteristics 'listed' here can by any means be related to him. As a poem, well the least said is the best.

  • August 6, 2006
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    Powerful feelings expressed here. Sad but true! Thank you for creating and sharing, Popmo.

  • mozarts funeral gold member
    May 20, 2006
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    Omg. I have to say...I can totally relate to this poem. I hate people but I need to be around them so I'm not going totally insane. Great poem Ann!!! wonderful!

  • PurpleSky
    May 9, 2006
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    those are good feeling words, good go with that express yourself says phyco Lena lol. ok seriously though this was well done I like the different aproach you took to telling the pain of a social Hermit.....sigh sadly enough this is what my husband is....take care
    huggles
    ~Lena~
  • DisgustinG VermoN
    April 21, 2006
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    cool zones

    wow that has feeling to it

  • April 20, 2006
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    This is great... The lay out really accentuates your point Well done...
    Take care...
    ~Ash~
  • Philogos gold member
    April 19, 2006
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    Economical
    multi dimensional
    depth of
    feeling
    Great!

  • agazeley gold member
    April 18, 2006
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    Hello Ann

    I like this but it is a bit like my Rhyming Dictionary Browser list – Yes I like it and it is a useful reference and jog when you get writers block – you have lots of applause but I notice you didn’t enter it in a contest . . LOL

    Albert.
  • Volst Conundrum
    April 17, 2006
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    i cant say i enjoyed it..

    a strong message..complex...yet profound...a strange structure..
    ..though...though...yet for all i know my discomforts may be ungrounded...

    yet power that it withholds cannot be denied..

    --- vc
  • juliet18
    April 12, 2006
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    stupid poem lol bitch

  • catz Moderators member
    March 23, 2006
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    A strongly meaningful piece, Ann. I've never had this ezperience but I can imagine how anxiety can progress to such a level. You've done an excellent job of expressing this very real dilemma.

    Your form and color changes enhance that expressiveness.

    Good job

    love and
    Dee

  • Robbwindow
    March 22, 2006
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    great

    coluorful

  • zt
    March 9, 2006
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    I love the progression of this--from safety to panic, from white to red and bold red at that. It's a scary place, but it leads to growth and, really, that is what life is all about...

  • Quill
    March 7, 2006
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    i dont get it

  • CookieZeal Greeters member
    January 18, 2006
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    All those words would be great with some kind of photographic stills.

    I like it and understand. Just to think.

    Nearly 4 years ago, we started out with
    finding a place for our words to rest
    to be cradled, held, and teased at best.


    We helped, and well, to best we see,
    the reaching came to history.

    Part One of " How I became an indigenous mentor".
    lol

  • twisted prince
    January 10, 2006
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    i am more social online then i am in real life thats pathitic good write tho beautifu aunty
  • Seether
    December 19, 2005
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    Oh Lord! Have you been peaking Aunty Ann?


    I like the layout of this, catches and pulls.
    I look at the words and want to find a safe corner and an excuse for not going out the door.. do I need one.

    Love you xoxox

  • leander gold member
    December 19, 2005
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    Sooo... I thought by myself that it was time to stalk you a little bit but curses I think I just overheated my braincells
    I actually like the way you've displayed this poem, the colours, the 'aspects' that belong to each class...
    uhm... I forgot what I wanted to say
    but I really like this new style... it's refreshing, detailed yet it seems to have quite a wide range...

    Leander

  • crystaldust gold member
    December 10, 2005
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    crystaldust 10-12-05 21:56
    New style and brilliant,Ann. I love the pattern and the use of different colours for each situation. It 's very powerful and almost as though you've broken through into a new way of looking at life. Great write. Bravo. Joy

  • Side Salad
    December 10, 2005
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    Very Good

    This is a great piece, very individual with a strong message. Like the style and layout.

    James

  • xSallyxDollx
    December 9, 2005
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    This was unlike any other thing I've seen on here but I loved you. Great job!

  • Cyber Artist Moderators member
    December 8, 2005
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    WOW this was a walk on the wild side you'll be spitting the dummy at Mods next. I thought this was great it evoked some harsh feelings and I think that’s what you set out to do. I felt almost trapped and confined while reading. The set out really helped to intensify the write well done
    Paul

  • DreamSpace
    December 7, 2005
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    a really different and interesting poem!!! it really so different from anything esle I've read on the site!!
  • rosebud
    December 7, 2005
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    very different, very interesting.... and very smartly penned!

  • catz Moderators member
    December 6, 2005
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    A poem descriptive of a phobia shared by more than we realize, Ann. There actually are many people who are afflicted with this phenomena to one degree or another. It can be very serious for some, even dehabilitating.

    A profound write, good job with this You've captured the dispair and often humiliating feelings of what these people go through. Your use of color changes in the text is interesting, as if the color helps emphasize each particular phase of this affliction.

    Strange, though that many people who suffer from this seem content with it. I think we all are a little bit at times, but when it gets to the point of controling our activities, our lives, then it has become quite serious, even effecting our family, our jobs, our very existance.

    Excellent write, Ann

    Love and
    Dee
  • wildcherry-10
    December 5, 2005
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    WOW!! this was awsome!! I really like the format, and the poem. It was so powerful!! well said this was amazing!!

    ~WC-10

  • galfalfa gold member
    December 5, 2005
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    Very relatable ann...a social hermit is what i am too...our comfort zone is so damned comfortable and so safe
    Ver well expressed ann..bravo!
  • Ir.muse
    December 5, 2005
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    wow...this is a new nice form for a poem.I like it.

  • Ogreatbaldone gold member
    December 5, 2005
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    Ann, this is very different from what I have read of yours in the past, it is almost dark to me, its short chopped lines work well to give it the feel that the title would insist on...guess whose christmas present I am mailing today...go on, guess I said...right you are. Enjoyed this Boss lady...peace Terry

  • Kevin Moderators member
    December 5, 2005
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    I liked the way you combind lists into lines, and the use of color was great. Definitely felt a sense of urgency/feat building in this piece. I wished there was a description of what the fear was of from the start of the piece, as many of the words could be describing other things as well, but I guess the title does that pretty well too. Great work!

  • December 4, 2005
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    you know me too well, I knew I should have been more circumspect, honestly Ann a really wonderful way woth words here, so descriptive and a really interesting format to express so much, well done

  • EveJustWantedToKnow
    December 4, 2005
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    I hear you' I don't have social phobia, but I do have panic attacks which are sometimes made worse by loud groups of people or public speaking.

    ~Kate

  • metrophobiac
    December 4, 2005
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    wow! wow....and the colors brought emotion to this poem, so great we have a site we can add art to our black and white words....bekah

  • MissCassie
    December 4, 2005
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    Very nice write. I like hwo you changed the collors and font as you went along. Itdraws the reader in mroe so and catches the eye. The description was amazing, really I loved it. It was as though you in your own words defined each aspect of Social Phobia. Or that is how it came across to me.
    'out of control

    Tears - Pains
    Terror
    Shaking - Nauseous
    desolate

    No escape

    Social Phobia'
    That part was purely amazing. It drew everything to an end that made your heart stop. I was thinking deeply all through this poem and I thinkn you are very tlaented. This is a very good poem. Great write.
    Cassandra

  • kristin marie
    December 4, 2005
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    this adds to my " everythings a conspiracy" theory =P. i was just reading about that yesterday or the day before. i think my boyfriend my suffer from it, and it makes me very sad the way hes depressed and feels so afraid of people. this was an extremly graphic description of the disorder, and it all flowed so nicely, great job

  • December 4, 2005
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    EXCELLENt

    WOW this poem draws one in with every word. I applaud your work

  • BattleOfBlood
    December 4, 2005
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    I love this style, its so simple yet powerful. Keep on writing.
    Blessed be,
    LeFay

  • December 4, 2005
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    nice poem

  • December 4, 2005
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    wow i like your formation i think its very original
    although in a way it almost reminds me of a list poem
    good job keep up the good work

  • Touchof1der Moderators member
    December 4, 2005
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    WoW! When you decide to do something different, you go all the way. I like this!! The infusion of so many emotions and feelings give this an aura of anxiety and it fits welll with the wording. You did awesome lady poet!!
    Touchof1der

  • December 4, 2005
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    expiremental, and very well put together, it just strikes at the mind and automatically makes pattern of the suggested "social hermit" I think this is a brilliant piece that captivates emotion in just simple but well plotted words.

  • Odio
    December 4, 2005
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    Brilliant. Undeniably brilliant. A perfectly illustrated downward spiral, with all the feelings attached. This is a WONDERFUL poem. I lOVE it.

  • Duana gold member
    December 4, 2005
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    wow, this is an amazing description of social phobia....a process I am sure many feel, but don't realize it even has a name. I like the presentation, and content. I could feel the slippery slope of gradually slipping deeper and deeper into states more and more difficult to get out of. Great!

  • agazeley gold member
    December 4, 2005
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    A great piece of writing - It left me wondering how you selected your list – Plus how you came by your definitions – (I have a very different dictionary and thought process ) you must be surmising your own mental route. But with my limited knowledge of you it somehow don’t fit my idea of your busy lifestyle LOL - Albert.

  • Thinking About It
    December 4, 2005
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    i like!

    i like the way you formated it and changed the colors. it gives one the visuals needed. good job!
  • olddrivelandrubbish
    December 4, 2005
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    lol

    cool - i usualy kind dont like visual formulas, text changes and fancy colours
    here then knit together seamlessly
    u make a keen point to... one relevant to AP... ide send this one to kevin and have him send it out in the initial AP greeting as a warning of possible side efects...
    peace

  • becks place
    December 4, 2005
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    Brilliant choice of form that really demonstrates the gambit of feelings associated with social phobia - a REAL illness. Writes like this help increase awareness and decrease the stigma attached to any mental health issue. Kudos to you!
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