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Charm Bracelet
Charm Bracelet is a heartfelt and reflective collection of poetry by Lamar Neal that explores the many forms of love.
"Charm Bracelet is my therapy session. Each poem is a glimpse into my life-a particular moment in time. Some good. Some bad. Some ugly. But it’s my life.
I have an unhealthy tendency to suppress my emotions, which is dangerous considering almost my entire life, I’ve felt OFF. Societal and cultural stigmas of mental illness kept me from vocalizing my need for help, and as I grew older, it became natural to remain silent. I told myself, “Deal with it.” The more I felt I was dealing with an unceasing feeling of despair, loneliness, and inadequacy, the more I sought happiness in others. I convinced myself I loved anyone who gave me the time of day. Some girls exploited my desperation. Others appreciated me for who I was, but my inability to love myself caused me to push them away. Subconsciously, I convinced myself I was unlovable. I was well into my twenties before I understood what was wrong with me. I was still afraid to tell people about my depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.
Now, through Charm Bracelet, I am putting it all out there, from my strained relationship with my father to my failed relationships."
Lamar Neal
"Charm Bracelet is my therapy session. Each poem is a glimpse into my life-a particular moment in time. Some good. Some bad. Some ugly. But it’s my life.
I have an unhealthy tendency to suppress my emotions, which is dangerous considering almost my entire life, I’ve felt OFF. Societal and cultural stigmas of mental illness kept me from vocalizing my need for help, and as I grew older, it became natural to remain silent. I told myself, “Deal with it.” The more I felt I was dealing with an unceasing feeling of despair, loneliness, and inadequacy, the more I sought happiness in others. I convinced myself I loved anyone who gave me the time of day. Some girls exploited my desperation. Others appreciated me for who I was, but my inability to love myself caused me to push them away. Subconsciously, I convinced myself I was unlovable. I was well into my twenties before I understood what was wrong with me. I was still afraid to tell people about my depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.
Now, through Charm Bracelet, I am putting it all out there, from my strained relationship with my father to my failed relationships."
Lamar Neal
191 pages, Paperback
Published October 25, 2017
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July 2, 2020
Honest, thoughtful, passionate!
I'm a huge fan of this heartfelt collection of poems written by Lamar Neal. He plays with all the emotions...love, heartache, rejection, anger, fear...superbly expressed through each written word. Every poem gives us a glimpse into his life, his joys, his struggles. I strongly recommend this raw, beautiful book of poetry!
I'm a huge fan of this heartfelt collection of poems written by Lamar Neal. He plays with all the emotions...love, heartache, rejection, anger, fear...superbly expressed through each written word. Every poem gives us a glimpse into his life, his joys, his struggles. I strongly recommend this raw, beautiful book of poetry!
July 17, 2018
I think this is the first poetry collection I ever purchased. It won't be the last - Instagram poetry has changed my reading habits. There are so many great poets out there and the ones I like are generally not world-renowned! I don't just read poetry in my head, I have to stand and recite it, with or without an audience - it adds to the experience. I re-read my favourites over and over, finding deeper understanding each time. Anyway, I love @theghostcharades'
poetry. Its raw, honest, heartfelt; often heartbreaking. It makes me feel - that's what great poetry does. I strongly suggest you scoot along and check out his account for samples of exquisite, punch-in-the-gut prose.
poetry. Its raw, honest, heartfelt; often heartbreaking. It makes me feel - that's what great poetry does. I strongly suggest you scoot along and check out his account for samples of exquisite, punch-in-the-gut prose.
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