Waves of chaos rise
to repeat the hidden story ,
heavy pull on weary legs,
I'm treading endless water.
I knew I shouldn't have come here,
but I thought the benefit outweighed the risk.
Sadness plays a constant drip drop into my heart
as the memories unfold.
Yesterdays suitcase, so hastily packed
has lost its ties.
One by one the contents spill over
and Repression floats
Bitterness and broken bonds
beat angry waves
against the bridge i built
to cross above them.
Open eyes or closed,
the reasons I left are everywhere
As the cold sinks in
I can almost hear the wretched whisper
"Welcome home"
Author notes
option one...
1. "What About Now" - Daughtry
"Shadows fill an empty heart
As love is fading,
From all the things that we are
But are not saying.
Can we see beyond the scars
And make it to the dawn?"
A contest entry
- Lyric Prompts And Random Ramblings by PerfectImperfection.
600 points, ended November 19, 2008, 4 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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"Welcome home" - made me shiver. I really enjoyed this write, lots of excellent images here.
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A twist indeed, unexpected and thought provoking. You seem to go through the motions, initially being reminded of so much - and then being sick of the thought itself. Thank you for your entry & Best wishes!
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Wonderful twist in the end of this! I like the progression of thought - the apprehension in the first stanza, to despair in the second, and finally complete and utter resignation. Gives the reader a good sense of how your emotions turned while getting closer to "home". Nicely penned.
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"Bitterness and broken bonds
slam angry waves
against the bridge i built"
This has got to be my favourite part of your delighfully sad piece. Talented writer
I enjoyed reading this unique and heartfelt poem
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