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Comforting Absence of Feeling

I admit, Emotions were enlightened with your essence But don't think i enjoy this edification for a second Delightful numbing was my closest friend long before you meandered in, imitating innocence and self righteous regard Oh Beautiful solitude my first confidant, my first lover. I still think about it when I’m with you we got along better than you and I ever will I, mean come on! It was the last thing I had I owned my self-destruction Now it belongs to you Because you fill me with Consistent apologies I ask forgiveness for my excitement, and pardon me for my smiles And I’m sorry that I don’t know what your plan for me is Self-doubt or self-awareness? It’s Funny you say you hate my narcissism Yet engage me to ignore my instinctive personal hatred Which had been held tightly Until you chiseled out a hole in my soul Big enough to stick your flashlight in to explore And syrupy useless feelings poured out ruining my sunday clothes… So now my emotions use their unfamiliar powers To make my eyes release the last liquid in my body Into your hands So you can lick up all of this salty anguish And smirk with my pride stuck in your teeth

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 6/3/2010 11:26:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round Julian. I wish you the best in the finals. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/31/2010 3:06:00 PM
Congratulations on making it through the first round of the Poetry Soup contest with this poem. Best wishes in the finals. Karen
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Date: 5/3/2010 9:37:00 AM
Many congrats on your featured piece. Rgds Janette
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Date: 5/3/2010 4:32:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week at PoetrySoup. May you have many more features Julian. Love,Carol
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Date: 4/28/2010 7:34:00 PM
Wow! I thought you were describing my ex! It amazes me that some people treat us so terribly. The fourth stanza was the one that really got me. Why do we have to explain our enthusiasm or hide our smiles? Why can we not be accepted for who we are. And the last line said it all. They devour our very souls and happiness. Really great poem.
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Date: 1/14/2010 3:52:00 AM
I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup Julian. I also wish you the best in your writing endeavors. If you have questions please feel free to ask anyone here. We are all willing to help and if we don't know the answer we will find someone who does. Love, Carol
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