Trembling emotions cascade through waters deep;
encasing fear as it pools beneath my soul,
longing for freedoms call as my heart is aching,
unable to see past ashen graves dug far...
Far past rescuing, suffocation lies here,
slowing choking all forms of life from my soul,
gnawing on rotted flesh known as my own heart,
spewing its vile stench back into my soul.
Naught but dank despair can save me as I lay,
for despair would be an emotion I feel;
much better than the oblivion about,
leaving me heartless in my decaying mind.
Keys to freedom long ago rusted away,
their grit still lingers upon my fingertips,
taunting me with knowledge, I held on too long,
too long for your pleasure, too long for my pain.
Grant me peace and toss the dirt over my head,
allow me to die within dignity's grace,
allow me some semblance of humanity now,
allow me my wish to never say goodbye...
just let me leave...........
A contest entry
- Super Quickie - Inside 30 Minutes by Ryno.
300 points, ended April 20, 2007, 14 entries
Honorable mention
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Comments
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Very deep and emotional write. At times we all wish you could just stop and cease to exist. This is beautifully written. Best of luck in the contest.
Jeannie -
Strong.
Wow this is outspoken.
Outstandingly beautiful.
Thank-you for entering this write,
It is graciously well written.
~Ryan~ -
Wow..
Sometimes we wish at least, part of us would die. Another amazing write from you. I am truly enjoying them. Thanks for sharing.
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