Numb

Anonymous_1226

In order to explain,

It’s the only way ,

To stay sane;

Just for today.

A price with a fee,

If I’m numb “everything will be okay” ;

It’ll save me,

All the pain will go away.

Bad advice,

I know;

But wouldn’t it be nice,

To just let go.

I work so hard to grow,

To change it all:

But I’m so hollow,

I can’t break through the walls.

Too many years ,

Of built emotions ;

So many tears,

Going through motion.

Scar on top of scar,

“What a lifestyle?!”;

My dreams are so far,

Let’s trade awhile.

  • Author: Anonymous_1226 (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 6th, 2021 23:23
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 12
  • User favorite of this poem: L. B. Mek.
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Comments2

  • L. B. Mek

    (what a great write!
    and I thank you for inspiring these words below, from within me;
    forgive me for my rudeness
    I read your poignant words and simply wanted to scribble a poetic reply)
    you title it numb
    other's minimalist
    my chosen word is cynic,
    each and all, grappling
    with the sink
    in our draining, scenic thinking
    yet
    down there in the drains and gutter
    where finality, insures
    we all gather
    all this, must seem
    like childish theatrics of
    cowardly obstinate, distractions;
    doing, all we can
    to prevent ourselves
    from realising: all we can
    so as to not be burdened
    like those pitiful, who acclaim
    only the goodness or wrongness
    in existence
    blind, to the crimson drip
    in the their zealotry's glare..
    indeed
    let us ward-off
    against experiencing our lives, cold turkey
    by crowding behind
    our labels and titles;
    for who would want to see
    all: of universe and matter?
    imagine,
    feeling such pure joy
    aside
    depthless, pools of quicksand strife..
    no thanks!
    'I'll take sugar with my coffee
    thank you, Frappuccino
    even better
    oh yes, I do so revel
    in my childish taste buds
    and antics'

    11am 7th of December 2021
    L. B. Mek


  • Draven

    Really great read, thank you for sharing. Escapism vs dealing with pain vs letting go. All have their time and place.

    • Anonymous_1226

      Thank you it means a lot 🙂



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