There came time, silent in the clocks ticking
When all was a hush, even the bird’s song
Naught was resplendent, not even the sun
Darkness, black as ebony, fell on me
Seconds were centuries in great disguise
And misery did not love company
Sorrow was an illusion of feeling
And grief’s despair, the name of my own hell
Medications offered, tossed to the side,
Their taste so repugnant, I puked on sight
Difficulties were offered with such ease
Their gifts at least brought memories to hold
Oft’ times, I am tempted to linger there
For its familiarity brings peace
And comfort is found in solitude’s face
For the unknown offers a cloak of fear
Peering in the mirror, my eyes now shine
And I am left wondering, where am I?
For this person I see must be not me,
I’m the person beyond the peaceful eyes
And this cannot be reality’s kiss
I shudder to think this soul should take leave
And allow me to return to the earth
I’d rather stay buried beyond death’s tomb
A contest entry
- How Do You See Yourself by Velvet Rose Petals.
1050 points, ended October 27, 34 entries
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This is what I am going to do from here on out. I am just going to read and leave my name to let you know I've read.
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sounds like someone who craves peace and seeks times past when there was comfort and the known. The unknown is scary at times. I've discarded lots of my meds as the side-effects were worse than the disease. Thoughts and prayers with you as always my friend.
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Uniquely Penned
Tons of dynamic word play, vivid metaphors here......painting a picture of one accepting illness...seeing herself in such a ethereal state yet she craves her earthly home...to rest expired in peace.......This is what I feel when I read the concept of these verses.....an excellent read...let me know if you revise it I love to read it again....Novy
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