<![CDATA[Pockets of Solitude]]>https://www.pocketsofsolitude.comhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wbCf!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0ed81788-b2f0-44a7-be62-43ec4480eee3_3166x3166.jpegPockets of Solitudehttps://www.pocketsofsolitude.comSubstackSat, 30 May 2026 18:46:22 GMT<![CDATA[discipline]]>https://www.pocketsofsolitude.com/p/disciplinehttps://www.pocketsofsolitude.com/p/disciplineSat, 30 May 2026 07:02:19 GMT
Discipline

On my mind _ like a mantra 
I _ can _ do _ hard _ things
Deep breaths _ in _ out

DEE STOPPA
]]><![CDATA[allergic reactions]]>https://www.pocketsofsolitude.com/p/allergic-reactionshttps://www.pocketsofsolitude.com/p/allergic-reactionsFri, 29 May 2026 21:12:45 GMT
Allergic Reactions 

This year, I found myself
while searching for clarity
and a sense of alignment.

On the verge of a burnout,
consumed with visions 
of change and growth.

Lukewarm feelings for digital,
seduced by empty pages 
and a slow shutter.

DEE STOPPA
]]><![CDATA[confidential]]>https://www.pocketsofsolitude.com/p/confidentialhttps://www.pocketsofsolitude.com/p/confidentialFri, 29 May 2026 19:30:53 GMT
Confidential

Some experiences
are ours to keep

no need for validation 
too precious to debate 

DEE STOPPA
]]><![CDATA[choosing words carefully]]>https://www.pocketsofsolitude.com/p/choosing-words-carefullyhttps://www.pocketsofsolitude.com/p/choosing-words-carefullyFri, 29 May 2026 19:26:26 GMT
Emotions locked in my throat 
choosing words carefully

Aware of their power
to burn and build

Carrying locations 
and stories

Releasing
thoughts

DEE STOPPA
]]><![CDATA[PMS]]>https://www.pocketsofsolitude.com/p/pms-poemhttps://www.pocketsofsolitude.com/p/pms-poemFri, 29 May 2026 19:19:35 GMT
A tender base of the monthly hormonal cliff 
intertwined with pressure headache
at the heart of composition
top notes of anger

DEE STOPPA
]]><![CDATA[I can grow here too]]>https://www.pocketsofsolitude.com/p/i-can-grow-here-too-poemhttps://www.pocketsofsolitude.com/p/i-can-grow-here-too-poemFri, 29 May 2026 19:08:37 GMT
Delicate baby green
leaf rolled in a tube
leans towards the light.
I can grow here too.

DEE STOPPA
]]><![CDATA[weight of the night approaching]]>https://www.pocketsofsolitude.com/p/weight-of-the-night-approaching-poemhttps://www.pocketsofsolitude.com/p/weight-of-the-night-approaching-poemThu, 28 May 2026 21:45:00 GMT
Weight of the night approaching
      mental overload
Flowy shapes of maroon and gold
     eyelids shut
Pencil embedding dance on paper
     slow release

DEE STOPPA
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