just barely

Crystal Hope

here I am- just barely
hanging on a string
sewn together
by my bleeding fingers
holding on by just
a linger...

crimson ribbon
tied, knotted to my
last resort.
a whisper,
a silhouette
to the hands of time
I thought were mine.

threads of my rope
knitted by lost hope
withered like a rose
that barely grows.

grasping for air, life
to shelter
my broken dreams
unraveling from
the seams.
drowning deeper
under my head.
just barely
hanging by
a thread...

  • Author: Crystal (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 26th, 2022 15:13
  • Comment from author about the poem: Written January 5th
  • Category: Sad
  • Views: 15
  • User favorite of this poem: L. B. Mek.
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Comments4

  • sorenbarrett

    I enjoyed this poem. I think that this is a theme that most people can identify with in some way or another. Great images and metaphors. It flowed well and read smoothly.

    • Crystal Hope

      thank you kindly 🙂

    • Rozina

      I felt very sad reading these lines and between the lines. I hope life improves soon for you and for many of us the world over.

      • Crystal Hope

        thanks for the comment

      • Goldfinch60

        Emotive write Crystal but I am sure that thread will be strong and your life will become wonderful.

        Andy

      • L. B. Mek

        great fluidity of seamless imagery, and everything pertinent Teddy. 15 already said
        thanks for sharing, dear Poet
        'crimson ribbon
        tied, knotted to my
        last resort.
        a whisper,
        a silhouette
        to the hands of time'



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