Relinquish
I pull down the veil of my dreams and press out shapes of stars during the darkest nights. Each perfectly formed as the next. Look closely and you will see the frayed edges. I hold them in my hand as … Continue reading Relinquish
Tag: sorrow
Drowning
Smile….keep smiling. Oh wait, you are suppose to laugh now. Stay strong because everyone is watching. She smiles but it doesn’t reach her eyes. No one really wants to see so they just go along with what she portrays. If anyone would take a moment to look really into her eyes, they would see she is drowning. She is slowly collapsing under the brutal force of sorrow, regret and fear. Each of her breaths become more labored than the one before. But still she stands, smiling. Trying to be what everyone needs her to be. She makes it through the … Continue reading Drowning
“A sad soul can kill you quicker, far quicker, than a germ”
Now I lay me down to sleep….wait I can’t sleep anymore. I pray the Lord my soul to keep……doesn’t work. My soul is doused with shame and guilt. Am I trying to pray? To protect my soul from what? Needs protecting from myself. I have been on my knees begging for forgiveness. I have been more than just naughty. Lies Hurt Pain Fear Anger The bright warm light is now cold…pale…..extinguished. I just want to shake the thoughts out of my head. It was me but wasn’t me. Can’t you see that? No guess not. My words for you were … Continue reading “A sad soul can kill you quicker, far quicker, than a germ”
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