trauma – Page 3 – Ryan Bowser

Mental Health and Artistic Expression

A Breath of Fresh Air

Sit Back for a Moment, Breath… Stare into the beauty, Stare into the intentionality. This is same heart you were made with This is the same substance you were designed with This is the love you were made for This is the life you deserve.

Through the Looking Glass

What do you see? It’s not very clear It appears to be clear waters But maybe also a raging sea! The future remains unknown Our perspective but a dimly lit mirror Through the blurred looking glass I see On faith, yes faith I stand.

The Multitude

Where is the Goodness? Where is the Hope? I look all around. Where has it gone? I see it in the multitude of flowers I see it in the quiet waters But in man, I see chaos and disfunction So I choose the flowers and quiet waters.

Reach for the Sky

Can you hear me down here below? You’re so high! How can I possibly reach into the sky? It’s a bit dark and lonely down here, you know? Wouldn’t a heavenly place be more fit? No danger, no fear, nor any tears. Awaiting the day, My Dear. Praying that I don’t sink in fear; Believe,Continue reading “Reach for the Sky”

Could You Believe?

Knocked Out Barely Standing Wheezing for the next breath Blacked Out. I wake up to a beautiful voice She says “Don’t be afraid, I care for you.” The trauma still hurts but the bleeding stops. I wake up again Another voice says “Your pain is real, I see your wound.” I have the strength toContinue reading “Could You Believe?”

Whisp in the Wind

Delicately Floating Expression of Beauty and Grace Longing to be Heard Vying to be Seen. I ask to please not crush me All I want is to grow All I want is to be a blessing Let me thrive that I may truly live.

Jungle Confusion

Lost in a Jungle of Confusion Post Traumatic Stress Is it family or country? What if all I suffer is not truly my own? Like a canary in a cave We experience the sins of our environment. Lost in a Jungle of Confusion Who really knows the way? Is there really a way? Deep DarkContinue reading “Jungle Confusion”

An Authentic Moment in History

Can I be real for just a moment? The depression I’m experiencing is very real today. I cannot seem to work, experience anything emotional other than pain, or even rest in my misery. It seems that my only outlet is anger and frustration. My increasing concerns about COVID-19 are mounting with those around me seemingContinue reading “An Authentic Moment in History”

Dark Lonely Afraid

Why so lonely my child? All the bad feelings parade around. Where can salvation from this be found? Or do I find a home in this frightful grave? I just can’t seem to find the way. I go from here to there still hurt and battered and afraid. There seems no salvation from this awfulContinue reading “Dark Lonely Afraid”