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Past Pains









Flashcard memories
Reflecting past pains
Scars are aching
Old wounds reopening
Under tows of anguish
Pulling me under
Sucking me back in
Suffocating me
Frantically thrashing,
Clawing and scratching
Fighting against the past
Holding on to the present
Searching for the light
Desperately grasping
The strings of fate
One by one
Slowly they snap
Losing my grip
Unwillingly swept away
Far beneath the surface
Struggling for breath
Past hells,
Invading the mind,
Crushing the soul,
Shattering the heart
Destroying everything
Taking my hope,
Vanquishing my love
Stealing my faith
Internal battles of past
Raging on endlessly
Refusing to submit
Never to go back
Gradually weakening
Fighting flames
Now but a glimmer
Spiraling down deep
No end in sight
Hitting rock bottom
Time to regain control
Plot my return
Gather my strength
To once again
Scrap,
Scratch,
And claw
My way back







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Written January 31st, 2006

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  • DarkChildsKiss silver member
    March 4, 2006
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    OW! I love this. I think we all can relate to this as well. I don't really know what to say because my poem has me at a loss for words so I'll just say this....Great Write!


  • Andy Stephenson
    February 12, 2006
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    The flashbacks seem to be really getting to you. I am glad at the end you overcome the pain and go on. I enjoyed the word play in this poem.

    I want to thank you for your encouragement and friendship.


  • Celticmoon
    February 2, 2006
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    I'm ok just a spat of flashbacks is all. Well under dealt with and under sontrol now..... all is good but thank you for your concern Sis.... much appreciated


  • Catressa gold member
    February 2, 2006
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    Oh

    Oh hon I hope you are okay and you are this close to vacation


  • Blushfulmoon silver member
    February 1, 2006
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    excellent~

    Oh sis
    This was something....I too fight past demons
    And I am sorry also you have been through so much...but you can and I know you will claw your way back....
    Very honest and gripping...powerful and thought provoking this was...
    Love ya sis
    Susan~~~


  • poeticweaver gold member
    February 1, 2006
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    -hugs-

    First off my dear, excellent expressed piece...I fight past demons myself, been through alot, most of what others have put me through, and I now understand I gave them this power by me allowing them too, sure as hell did not know that then, but yes, for about three years now, I've lost alot of my faith in so many different things and souls...From trusting family, friends, from not going to church nor many functions I have done before. Makes me sad, the way my heart and seemingly empty soul feels, but I admire your courage to try again my friend, for I'm hoping as you my dear, for some light at the end of this hell hole. Thanks for your honesty, and I'm sorry that you've been through so much in your life, and yet still search. I admire you, I know giving up would be the easy way, and on some levels, it's also a healing route I think I took in some areas, but nonetheless, press on, write on, and stay sweet, I send much love to you, and all those who you care about, and the others, oh well, they're on their own, lol...

    Much love, and -hugs-
    -Timothy The Poetic Weaver~


  • Always Deena
    February 1, 2006
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    You can fight your way back...I know it. try to focus on the VACATION...and smile at the new memories you will make,they will drown out your flashbacks.
    Love,
    Deena


  • January 31, 2006
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    good

    Very deep poem, I liked it.


  • Wpc
    January 31, 2006
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    This is really good. I was a little bit surprised at the definite handul of poinsonous words that came out of this towards me, it scared me a bit. Like, the feeling was so sensational. I relate to that I think, today was the weirdest day ever, and it's like the first day that I have started clawing my way back. I'm truly happy today. Anyways, good write.


  • Abdul T Alishtari
    January 31, 2006
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    Sis, you obviously have two sides and guess what humanity is like that. I love both sides because I couldn't have the great lover of life without having the one who suffers strife. But that picture, hmm, I guess I'm not really into S/M because it repulsed me because I hate blood. I can play act with the best but blood just doesn't do it for me. Other than that all your sentiments and poetry. Right on. Ciao for now.


  • Heavenly Angel silver member
    January 31, 2006
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    Girl, I know you will bounce back from whatever holds you down; you're a fighter and a strong, solid spirit and I have every faith in you, my dear sister! Awesome piece of poetry with graphic, raw emotion! Bravo

  • immortalbloodsucker
    January 31, 2006
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    I know what you mean, ive felt like that to, well i guess i feel like that all the time, but this was an awesome write.


  • grannyeri gold member
    January 31, 2006
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    What a horrific picture you have found for this poem. Amazing where you can find this stuff. Also amazing that you can come back from all this too. Fast paced poem, with many vivid visuals.


  • The-Sophisticate
    January 31, 2006
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    All that emotion that comes from this piece, I've felt. Especially the clawing myself up from rock bottom. I love it. Gorgeous work!

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