1976

1976
The poems featured in this book represent a deeply personal journey through the author's mental health experiences. Each piece was composed during various admissions to mental health units over the past decade. These writings capture the author's thoughts and emotions during some of the most challenging periods of his life, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the struggles and reflections that shaped this collection.

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The content is based on the author's personal accounts. While every effort has been made
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For all who are suffering - have suffered - will suffer the debilitating disorders of mental illnesses.
For the loved ones who helplessly observe yet still stand fast and to those who could no longer witness the spiral.
Into the rabbit hole we descend beneath the post - apocalyptic scorched earth hidden from the torture of our past
The silhouettes of our lost souls will finally rest.

For the service of my family - Grandfather - Father - Brother - Myself - Nephew
Sixty five years of service to the Australian Defence Force
and for my mother Shirley F Richards - Daughter - Wife - Mother - Grandmother
The unrewarded hero who waited for our return from every deployment.