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Lisann Member
since 2001-01-31
Posts 350 |
Here I sit, alone~ With this dark, luring emptiness. In the early midst of life I am lost............and alone. I laugh aloud With my salty tears that seem so endless, And I cry aloud, With my silent smiles slightly showing. These lonely days seem like an eternity With my ever searching eyes......... I cannot find the light. My eyes are closed and sewn at the hem, If only darkness would leave And give me sight. I love life......... But it does not love me back. It leaves me confused, Afraid........and by myself. Why does it continue to shine bright rays If all I can see is the blackness? Why does the sound of laughter seem to evade me And leave me with nothing But the sound of my own tears? Life is a cruel and heartless game A game for all to play...... some more cruelly than others. How does one find the keys to happiness And not pass them on to another Who so desparately needs it? How does one idly walk on by When there is so much that can be done? How is it that I feel so lonely and yet........ I'm not alone. For around me......... Are dozens of people........ But none of them............friends. I do not see....... For fear of what is to be seen; I do not speak....... For nothing is to be said; My ears do not hear, For nothing pleasant is to be heard; No aromas rouse me For there are none; I do not feel, For I am dead; My heart does not yearn For I loved once......... And was cast downward. A piece written in a very very depressive state..... |
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Sun of faith Member
since 2003-01-31
Posts 101 |
loved the final paragraph! Good write |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
I like this poem a lot. Been there. Done that. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
I'm kind of looking around me right now. its night.. dads off to work and the house is empty except for me, and will be for over 12 hours. Friend just died last night.. and it also brought back memories. And I can relate, to a lot, in my own way... You wrote this well.. and I think you proved to yourself here.. or to me at least, that there are words to be said. Though though heart is still while stirring. Keep writing, it helps. oh and, if you need to talk.. I'm here. Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Your words are the thread that lead you to the source. As Rumi said - This grief you cry out from, is the secret cup. Your words are beautiful. Eric |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I've been in the same state before... and I agree, there wasn't much to see or hear, or feel. Needless to say it was hardly worth going there. I hope you're in a better place now! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You managed to do some pretty incredible writing during your very depressive state! Very well done!--So much so that I feel like crying!...but I won't because the sun really is shining! Love, Light & Laughter EA |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
exactly! I know this well! |
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