Letting the darkness out

Poetic Dan

I'm so fed up, I'm going to write it out
This is my darkness that I can't shout

 

To live inside an empty shell
Nothing can fill an echoing well

 

Emotionless in motion
Unable to break free

 

This mind becomes a prison
That no visitors can come in

 

Lost within the riddles
Stuck from yester-years

 

A weight upon my shoulders
Saturated in lakes of tears

 

The chain around my ankle
No possible way to float

 

These are the thoughts of a dad
Just missing his children's hugs

 

I do not wish to judge or be judged
I may have more or less than some

 

But one thing for sure
My darkness is my own
If you struggle with yours
Then we are not alone

 

Healing is our journey
To do what we need to do
One day I know I'll look back
With a deep breath for us all...

  • Author: Poetic Dan (Offline Offline)
  • Published: February 6th, 2019 10:33
  • Comment from author about the poem: A bit low today but like all things I know it will pass.....
  • Category: Unclassified
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Comments4

  • orchidee

    Well, I'm worn out! I been trying to break out of my shell; get myself out of this hole I'm in; pull my socks up and get on with things; stop crying over spilt milk; etc. By the time I've done all that, there's no time for anything else. lol.

    • Poetic Dan

      Lol maybe we should give up on milk and only use sandals. I feel better already, thank you.

      • orchidee

        Thanks Dan. lol. Well, it helps some (but not everyone) if I say: 'Oohh, you're having a bad hair day. Let's have a chat with a nice cuppa and slice of cake. It should sort things out!' lol.

      • Neville

        Hang on to that insight my friend.. yes of course it will pass, it sometimes helps tho to be reminded of that doesn't it... keep jotting stuff down too.. writing can be an extremely powerful self help intervention and help to lift us up....You express yourself very well here in your poem Letting the Darkness Out.... Neville

        • Poetic Dan

          Thank you and I'm pulling myself up with it 😉

          • Neville

            Good to hear sir..

          • sylviasearcher

            That's what I always tell myself.

            This moment will pass.

            Hold on tight.

            Take a deep breath and let the wave wash over you 🖤

            • Poetic Dan

              Washed and gone, new day new dawn 😉

              • sylviasearcher

                My new dawn tried to drown me!
                Oh why must it be this way?

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              • Goldfinch60

                That darkness does not last and the ligh will soon be with you Dan.

                • Poetic Dan

                  With every comment there is a little bit more



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