I’ve tried to be what was expected of me
Suffocated by the grief that others fail to see
Hiding behind great walls built for the defenses
My soul now drowning in a sea of false pretenses
Living my life with feelings kept in the shadows
No sign of emotions as I hang from the gallows
Strong bridges now burn and crumble to ashes
My voice now silenced to avoid the harsh clashes
Head hanging low to avoid eye contact
My soul becomes restless as I prepare for the impact
Their voices become amplified as they shout, yell, and scream
The torture never ends; or so it would seem
Abandoned by those who say it is me that they love
Hard to believe when they push and they shove
Avoiding their words that once cut like a knife
Loneliness and solitude are now my new life
A façade of a life so that their anger may cease
I flee to the darkness with hope to find peace
Peace in the darkness for my soul needs to rest
Peace in the darkness will bring an end to my quest
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Author:
Ken (
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- Comment from author about the poem: The loss of a loved one tends to bring out the worst in people. I suffered a great deal at the hands of those who were supposed to support me and comfort me during this most difficult time in my life. I am not happy with this poem, in the literary sense, because it was difficult to unscramble the words and stanzas as they rushed through my mind. Hopefully, someone out there can make sense of it. Peace be with you.
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Comments1
The poem seemed well-written, the words well-considered. For my part you stirred a sense of anger, that anyone would gainsay your grief. Are you the wife of a deceased spouse? What other circumstance would jell with your words? At any rate this is nothing new - you are to blame, case closed, and screw you. That mentality is almost classic from the other side of the family. In any case, grief itself is always personal...subtract the outside, and find the peace within.
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