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What's It All For?

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It’s all irrelevant, where life’s moments went,

spent in this old shell of a shadow,

words weaved of wisdom even sound shallow.

 

through hollow eyes many gaze,

thoughts drip like rain drops on an empty stage,

and the sight of blood don’t faze me.

 

I’ve been down those roads to nowhere before,

left on love street,

and straight through the light of good intentions.

 

Not to mention the nights I fell in pools of my own tears,

puddles of raging fears,

where no-one remembers those burdens cried.

 

How many deaths does one soul die? 

 

A name to a number, it’s never painless,

surrender to fables, who's really blameless?

Don't think if you link your shackles to someone's feet,

that you can retreat into your nights of deceit.

 

Dust in the breeze, worn from bended knees,

shoveling this hole to hell, where I’ll probably freeze.

 

For my heartbeats so cold,

and it’s so clear that many others know this heartache,

and I can’t fake what’s not known to me in truth.

 

So please bury me so I’ll know,

I already dug up my earthly resting place,

just rake the dirt back over the hole, so I’ll be whole.

 

Back to the clay I was made of,

all in the name of something called love. 

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  • Ithica silver member
    December 19, 2008

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    Poured like lifeblood from a fresh wound. The wondering why... is like the twist of the knife. A painfully beautiful write!!!


  • sense surreal
    December 2, 2008

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    So please bury me so I’ll know,
    I already dug up my earthly resting place,
    just rake the dirt back over the hole, so I’ll be whole.

    Back to the clay I was made of,
    all in the name of something called love.

    I am just totally awestruck, silently amazed, I could only feel my heartbeats..


  • poetryality silver member
    November 30, 2008

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    If I could hold my soul in my hand, what would it weigh? What about the heart? I am sure, compared to the heart, the soul is weightless. Love has a strange way of becoming balanced. Imagine if there were no such thing. I can't wrap my mind round that thought. It is evident that hurt has shrouded what was once like syrup, sweet, and even flowing. It pins us when things turn sour but I am almost certain that renewal is waiting in the wings because love cannot live without love or the opposite, hate.

    Your poem gave me much to ponder, and made me get on that old soap box. Exquisite free verse Timothy. I am used to your rhyming poetry but this, this is outstanding!

    To answer your question; It's all for God!


    Much Love Alays ♥

    Renee

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  • TheSaddestPoet
    November 30, 2008
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    I really like the last line. Everything about and in this poem is beautiful. Great write!


  • Kate-the-Shrew
    November 11, 2008

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    my heart started beating a little faster while i was reading this. you wring out your soul here and pour out its pain, loss and discontent and soak the readers in it! after all this time, there's still so much in you you've yet to share. its inspiring.

  • honeybrown
    November 8, 2008

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    OMG

    so good! Beautiful and tragic and poignant and brilliant. I think I gasped whe you said
    " How many deaths can one soul die?"
    Maybe its my mood, which you have described perfectly, but its the best poem I've read in a very long time
    kudos!!!
    love always
    Tiffany


  • Sunkissedrose
    November 8, 2008

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    all in the name of something called love....
    amen to that brother. Sometimes I wonder is it all worth it or in the end what will be left of what was supposed to be right? This was a really excellent write, of course nothing you have ever written has been bad. Nice to see a pen from you...maybe someday my muse will return full force. Take Care Brother!

    Love
    Your Sis
    Carrie


  • Lonely
    November 6, 2008

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    I do not have much words to say after reading this piece of poetry.. The emotions in your words.. the beauty in each line, the atmosphere you create.. its just wonderful.
    "I’ve been down those roads to nowhere befor"
    "How many deaths does one soul die?"
    Really though provoking.
    Keep writing my dear friend!
    Love




  • Alexis Manley silver member
    November 1, 2008

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    Beautiful

    I like how you worded everything. smooth flow. I really like the overall content, it really makes you wonder. i'm bipolar so this poem has a lot of duality and different meaning when read if manic or depressed. great work!

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  • chedderhead
    November 1, 2008
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    nice

    fabulous absolutely fabulous


  • Stingersinger53 gold member
    November 1, 2008

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    Your words are always so beautiful even in sorrow. I'm sure many have felt this same way for many different reasons. Time heals all they say, (not that I always believe that). Thanks for sharing as always and just remember, through it all, I still love you!
    Hugs!!!
    Cayla


  • Rachel Kruger
    November 1, 2008

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    The emotion expressed in this poem is touching. One can see you've been hurt. Best way is to lay your burdens down and to stand up again.

    Liked this the most:
    "I’ve been down those roads to nowhere before,

    left on love street,

    and straight through the light of good intentions.



    Not to mention the nights I fell in pools of my own tears,

    puddles of raging fears,

    where no-one remembers those burdens cried.



    How many deaths does one soul die? "

    ... good question...

    All the best.

    Rach xxx

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  • PassionsPromise gold member
    November 1, 2008
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    Within the shadows of enemies call
    we seem to fall to our knees
    when we seek the Lord above all
    He shall answer our pleas

    Upon this page you penned such sorrow
    and I know the feelings all to well
    You had always said "Tory, look ahead for tomorrow
    and believe that He won't destine us to Hell"

    For we are lovers of a most unique kind
    and within His hands we will overcome
    Through the trials is where we will find
    the strength to move on, not to cower and run":

    You are my inspiration poeticweaver
    you know this has been for some time
    You are the light that made me see
    I am loved by you, and by so many

    And know this is true with you as well...

    I am always on your side, I love you with all I am.
    You are my soul, my dear dear friend, I love you, I love you , I love you. Stay strong.

    Lovingly

    Passionspromise

  • Soulful Woman silver member
    November 1, 2008

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    You have taken me on a journey of feelings and emotions. Touching the inner most part of thoughts and reason. You said so much that has haunted me for long periods. Life just sometimes gives us things that creep up on you unexpectedly and you did this to me with this piece.
    A wonderful piece of writing..full of indepth thoughts.
    Thank you for sharing such a beauty.
    Much love
    Soulful Woman

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  • PerfectImperfection
    October 31, 2008

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    Wow. Pained, thoughtful, and truly powerful piece here hun. You outline so much of what the heart does endure.

    "I’ve been down those roads to nowhere before,
    left on love street,
    and straight through the light of good intentions.

    Not to mention the nights I fell in pools of my own tears,
    puddles of raging fears,
    where no-one remembers those burdens cried.

    How many deaths does one soul die?"

    Those lines really just stuck with me... Maybe they make too much sense. Excellent write!


  • smiley
    October 30, 2008
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    wow

    wow, this was earth shattering to read. I loved every line of this piece...

    Yvonne


  • MercyMe
    October 30, 2008

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    FOOLISH GAMES

    Wow...I was listening to Jewel's, Foolish Games, when I read this. The music and words fit perfectly.

    You penned a true and deep feeling.
    It reads so personal.

    Thanks for sharing
    Peace/Mia


  • Aimee Hill
    October 30, 2008

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    Beautiful.

    Hey honey... Been a zillion years since I've read you (Ok.. maybe not quite that long) ... And I still love reading them now, as I have in the past. This one is rich with imagery, which you always produce from your poems... also... it's so full of emotion.

    While reading, seems as though you've been hurt. I wish you nothing but love and peace in your life... however, it seems like you get the ass end more times than not. Grr.

    Like Passions stated, you need to lay those burdens, worries, the hurts, to death....and rise above. You're too good of a person and too golden of a heart to let these things overcome you.

    You have been my ROCK in the past years, and I still come calling when I need you. I will do the same. I love ya' dearly!!

    I love reading what you've penned, whether it's a happy one or sad one. You always bring new meanings to life. Excellent job, sweetie! **Hugs**


  • Jalalbad gold member
    October 30, 2008

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    a soul has to die poeticweaver, die to self. the soul is the selfish part of man. You have penned another great poem. I pray that God bless you in all good ways,
    smile,
    Judy


  • Kiddy
    October 29, 2008

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    The best part of the raw sentiments poeticized here is the most thoughtful line ' How many deaths can one soul die'... Heartening. I'm not a good fan of frustration poetry. But this is not one such that disturbs my cool. I loved the way it flows, rhymes as well.
    Good job there
    Thanks for sharing

    Much Love
    Kiddy

  • csmmoms2
    October 29, 2008

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    Wow

    Such strength in digging holes-resting places between spaces that become resting places themselves. Well done in this winter scape...on an empty stage.

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  • Poet Muse silver member
    October 29, 2008

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    Beautiful Melancholy...

    Impressive poetry, Tim. You always amaze me. Wishing you all the best of luck in all you do!! xx Peace, love & hugs, xx Cyn

    . Rewarded 4

  • HaleyMary
    October 29, 2008

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    This is beautiful and very powerful. Lots of emotion and it makes people think about what life is all about and what are the important things in life, like love, family and friends. I think people die more in life than they do in death, at least death can be quick, but in life there are hardships and it can cause people to die emotionally inside, which can sometimes hurt more than death itself. Thanks for sharing your talent. Keep that pen flowing.


  • moon2u
    October 29, 2008

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    Timothy, my heart goes out to you. I admit I do not know what this is about but I can tell you have been hurt terribly.

    Please take care of yourself Timothy, time has a way of healing our loses. Big Moony hugs for you.


  • Stardust-luvr
    October 29, 2008

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    my dearest bro and friend my heart and soul sheds tears of woe as I know the pain and burdens your spirit tries to heave from your soul and yet nothing i can do to take the burdens and disdain from your heart and shine like a rainbow with wonder of your life. well written and many blessings always and please know you and family are always in my heart embraced with love. xxxxxx your sis- Star xxxxx

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  • PassionsPromise gold member
    October 29, 2008

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    Amd i shall lay next to you. I hate this pain and i hate this life. You are a wonderful man with heavy burdens, lay them to death you, yourself rise above the ashes.

    I love you

    Passions


  • 245Trioxin
    October 29, 2008

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    Finally... an angel that 'gets it'. I love the pic bro...

    "How many deaths does one soul die?"

    I believe it's limitless.

    It's nice to be able to fathom and relate to one's work as much as I do here. You know this of me so it needs no introduction.

    It's staggeringly visual (as you often are) My favorite type of work. Emotive and visceral... it's a play in slow motion; reminiscent of the tar pit that is existence.

    Hell is no worse than what the mind creates. Isolation is Hell. If you want Hell, you've found it. Isolation + Isolation = company, so worry not because we'll hang out in the depths together. Ever play Twister with worms? Damn near impossible to win!


  • princess Jewelcat22
    October 29, 2008
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    I love it!! You did a fantastic job portraying this!!! Thanks for sharing it!
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