I am afraid.
Of the world,
which I am facing.
My heart senses loneliness
as the cotton wool unwraps;
and I become exposed.
Who am I?
Estoy verdad?
Or am I merely the produce of worldly lifestyles
and the confusion,
of one which contradicts?
I feel no purpose within,
And my dependency upon guidance,
Shows my need for support;
even though I stand here.
Alone in the dark.
My legs cannot withstand the pressure,
that my heart and soul force.
Their desires.
Their needs.
Their will to be themselves.
- My will to be myself.
My inexperience,
means I am lacking,
in the depth needed
to drive myself forward.
So as I sit here;
pleading for independence,
It's my reliance on others
to live my life for me
which constricts me.
Binds me.
I am,
the last figure,
in an infinite number.
No purpose.
No meaning.
Just an empty shell for a soul.
Break free.
Become something.
Find yourself.
- I guess,
that's what I truly desire.
A contest entry
- When Life Gives You Lemons....(Round 2) by Jfd.
600 points, ended June 8, 2008, 8 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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So many people are tuly like this these days
unable, unwilling to attemppt to exist without assistance.
good work .
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this is an interesting write, it was a bit existential but also a bit self deprecating....nice write, thank you for taking the time to enter
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Wowzers!! Great write sis!! We've all felt that before that's for sure!! The need to be ourselves, to be independent, yet wanting support and guidance through that!!
Outstanding write!!
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well done. You are not alone, as many of us find ourselves in similar situation, trying to find ourselves and where we are heading. Take your time and do it right, for its easy to make mistakeas, but harder to do it right the first time. all ther best my friend.
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Wow this was so powerful and so beautifully expressed. I know the feeling, cause I feel that way often, and I can just really relate to your words, as some sound like my own. I'm trying to find myself, and what I really need to do in life as opposed to my desires which always end up being bad for me, and poor decisions.
Loved these lines
"My inexperience,
means I am lacking,
in the depth needed
to drive myself forward."
This poem is full of truth and depth.. truly an amazing write. Good luck in the contest
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