This poem was published for the first time on October 6, 2014 and is included in volume I of Catharsis of Words - a yet-to-be-published book by Nonô.

I opened my eyes this morning

I opened my eyes this morning

I ran to my bedroom window

We are in midweek

But I've had enough of work.

Life is not easy

Especially when you do not do what you love

I have to change my breath

Because my last name is Costa.

Beads and more beads

It's what I have to do

I do the best I can

But what I like is to write.

Seeking outlets for what I feel

Bridging my frustration

I am dedicated to individual projects

Where I can give vent to imagination.

It is already Wednesday

Two more days to finish the week

It's at the end of day Friday

I start to breathe.

Today, I woke up unwillingly

But I have to have strength to overcome

Continue my path

Always seeking for a better life.

Written: October 2, 2014

In Costa, M.ª Leonor. Catharsis of Words. Vol. I

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Today's farewell is a little different, to fit in with the Catharsis of Words theme.

M.ª Leonor Costa (Poesias da Nonô)

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Ivy (Hera)

You clung to surfaces

Climbing plant

To support yourself and grow

Survive your way.

Suffocates the other plants

You ruin the walls

You have become a plague

You can serve as net.

Spiritual plant

You have the capacity for purification.

Religious worship

Of prosperity attraction.

You share your name

With a Goddess of Olympus

With vengeful temperament

You make the environment clean.

in Catharsis of Words, Mem-Martins (my couch) Monday, March 8, 2021, 7:47 pm

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Prove me that I’m wrong

Prove me that I'm wrong

Through your actions

Tired of being cheated

I avoid disappointments.

Do your part

Don't make me promises

Loving is art

That flows without haste!

Avoid making me cry

I don't create expectations

Let yourself be loved

Without prerogatives.

What I see

Does not meet conditions

I choose who I kiss well

I protect my emotions.

in Catharsis of Words, Mem-Martins (my couch,) Monday, February 14, 2021, 6:00 am

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Stay well!

Stay well!

That's what you told me

I quietly obeyed

The last word you gave me.

I continued my life

The path is ahead

I'm not sorry

I follow what my heart feels.

Somewhat macho expression

Who wants to be the last to say

Being on top is sexist.

But I prefer to obey.

At that time I didn't understand

I even felt some disdain

Now i learned

You didn't expect me to stay so well!

in Catharsis of Words, Mem-Martins (my secretary), Thursday, January 21, 2021, 8:00 am

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How can you love me?

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