As I lay in the dark
and sleep eludes my eyes,
my mind is restless
and the moon like a ghostly-silver orb
in the darkened sky
above my bed of rocks,-
looks at me gloomy and somber.
When I in a deluge of thoughts
tossing me like a turbulent sea,
mercilessly wrenching my soul,
I, looking within for answers:
“Why did I do that, why,
Why I in a stupor of carnal passion,
I didn’t stop?”
Why did I betray my thoughts, my yearnings?
My inclinations, raw, going
against every everything I believe, -
Who shall save me from myself,
Who shall save me from my demise?
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Author:
rrodriguez (
Offline) - Published: September 16th, 2017 14:25
- Comment from author about the poem: I wrote this poem as an expression of my inner struggles with myself.
- Category: Reflection
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Comments5
Well written poem showing human struggles that most of us have pondered. Thanks for sharing this great write!
Thank you Christina for your comment.
Roberto, you express beautifully what so many of us go through sometimes in our lives. Some find the strength to save themselves in religion, some in meditation, some in nature, some within themselves.
True... I feel so ashame and down. I wrote this poem because I've betrayed myself. Thank you for reading my poem and commentating.
Very expressive and emotive write. We all struggle at times in our lives but it can be overcome as long as we move forward and not dwell on the past.
A place of peace exists in you.
God bless!
The tone is despair, but also of strength. There's a battle inside, yet you challenge it and fight. Expressive and sincere. Nice piece 😊
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