I Couldn't Do It

Damaso

I chew branches,
cut broccoli,
I like the cold
now, a little.

For a while,
it leaves them still.

The sky fell entirely
and they didn't warn us.

Waste of hours.
Cronus goes backward.

I would like to take care of them all.
Impotence
devoured me and spat me out:
useless,
made me understand
that in reality
I crawl,
and crash into everything.

My chest,
split in a desperate scream.
My lungs,
melted.

Was it the end of reason?
I couldn't do it.

  • Author: Damaso (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 28th, 2025 08:31
  • Comment from author about the poem: I breathe hot writing with ashes of my guilt.
  • Category: Sad
  • Views: 17
  • Users favorite of this poem: Tristan Robert Lange, Poetic Licence
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  • Tristan Robert Lange

    Wow. Powerful poem with a powerful note. "I crawl and crash into everything". Indeed. I get this, I relate. Well done, Damaso! 🌹👏

    • Damaso

      I'm so glad you liked it and that the sentiment reached you. Thanks for stopping by. Best regards.

      • Tristan Robert Lange

        You are most welcome.

      • sorenbarrett

        A poem of power from words said. Nicely done.

        • Damaso

          Thank you for your words of encouragement. It's kind of you to stop by. Best regards.

        • Poetic Licence

          Very strong write with some wonderful lines, to me very relatable I crawl and crash into everything, great write

          • Damaso

            Thank you so much for your kind words, sir. It's so comforting to feel my message reaching its destination. I try to turn the worst moments of my life into water to wash away my sorrows. It's so kind of you to stop by and read. Best regards.

            • Poetic Licence

              You are very welcome



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