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marcel Senior Member
since 2003-03-02
Posts 660az, usa |
Tattoo Man The pain of my soul runs deep To a place where light dare not appear. I am trapped in despair, surrounded by demons, My fingers raw from scratching on the walls of my inner heart. My lord why don’t you listen to my silent screams? Every unanswered cry only adds to the doubt Of your existence that that I have heard about but not seen--- I have coped this far, a small cheer for my human spirit, But I am running out of small victories And my hopes have just about tapped out; Now here is the ironic part, the twist of this spiraling existence--- My pain has become my saving grace, A weapon against darkness itself; In fact, when lacking pain, I search almost hungrily, Because it is a part of me that I need to survive, a tangible reality--- My soul absorbs this reality like a sponge soaking up water And when it can no longer absorb anymore, My physical body screams for its share--- My soul accommodates with visions of self-expression, A transferal of inner pain in the form of a tattoo; Every needle prick releases the darkness As the red puddles become a print of life, That will form my black shield of hope As I walk fearlessly through the dark and evil Because now I know why I am fighting--- The answer is written all over my body, Only one question remains… When will I see the light? Marcel |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Owie, this aches. I have heard of this, though, the addiction to the pain of tattoos because it makes one feel. Susan Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
"My soul accommodates with visions of self-expression, A transferal of inner pain in the form of a tattoo; Every needle prick releases the darkness As the red puddles become a print of life, That will form my black shield of hope" a very good write, Marcel, one that might 'tattoo' itself to the reader |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Absolutely screaming in agony. Brilliant write, but sorry for your pain.  ....jo |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
if you find the answer, let me know and I'll do the same for you |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Marcel There is so much honesty in this poem that it hurts to read it...I'm hope writing of your pain helped a bit. |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
one day like me... your search will end |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Such an excellent write Marcel... Reality, vivid emotions, infinite depth TD |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Believe that it will happen...you have no control over the time...James |
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