Anguish stands guard outside my chemical slumber,
Threatening to invade the peace of nothing.
Shadows of death stalk my waking moments
Sleep is void...Void is sleep
Selfish moments spent weeping
Inhaling sweet memories of you
The mirror reflects truth,
Behind the painted smile
Time has forsaken my healing
Leaving me scarred by grief
Author notes
My husband, he was killed at aprox. 10:30 am on Friday October 13 2006.
Still... our memories together are often times to painful to endure, leaving me a weeping broken mess.
A contest entry
- Just A Memory. by BadBlood.
1200 points, ended February 2, 25 entries
Bronze trophy winner
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Comments
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Your poetry still comes from the heart and touches the soul of thoses lucky enough to read it, your pain walks each line and tears stain the words, great job, blessings with love John
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I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'm sure he is watching over you in Heaven
It is brave of you to post this piece, it is a great piece, thank you for sharing it. You made me share your pain whilest reading and for that well done!
God bless.
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Wow
There is a lot of pain in this poem, very brave and strong of you to write it. I know the feeling of
"Anguish stands guard outside my chemical slumber,"
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I read it, I was filled, I tried to comment, but what a loss it is, I can feel, a woman can bear everything but she can never accept the loss of her husband, bcz a husband is everything for her.
pretty nicely penned.
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by
the poet of hearts and beautiful words
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Very Sad...but after reading...I feel your pain!
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Excellent
You have my deepest empathy. A fine write and tribute, as well. Thanks for sharing this one with us. -
This piece is elegantly penned. Such a short poem but very powerful. "Anguish stands guard outside my chemical slumber." The image in this line is pretty much a normal deed but you have infused innovation with the way you have selected your words. This composition is full of imagery and metaphors. Guess what, I like it. Well done. Good luck in the contest.
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''Anguish stands guard outside my chemical slumber,
Threatening to invade the peace of nothing.
Shadows of death stalk my waking moments
Sleep is void...Void is sleep
Selfish moments spent weeping
Inhaling sweet memories of you
The mirror reflects truth,
Behind the painted smile
Time has forsaken my healing
Leaving me scarred by grief''
Beautifully put...
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