Alexis Y. Poet Rhyme

A Selected Few

I sit all alone in a dark room 
my life is heartache and gloom

My my only friend and ally is me
I don't possess a thing called glee

Will the sun ever shine again 
will I find the rainbow?

My thoughts are pure torture 
and I have no plans for my future

I live and breathe in utter darkness 
my resting place is total abiss 


It is pure hell getting thru another day
will peace and joy ever come my way?

I long to know joy in the depths of my soul
I want to be completely and utterly whole


Is happiness only for a selected few?
How can I feel brand new?

Is peace, joy and wholeness only an illusion?
I will not believe that and that's my hopeful conclusion 



Alexis Y.
7-23-17

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Ralph Sergi August 8, 2017 at 9:01 PM A very intense poem, Alexis. Hopefully you are one of the selected few.

Freddie Robinson Jr. July 24, 2017 at 2:28 PM Strong poem, Alexis. Writing about the dark side of emotions scare a lot of people. And knowing the type of poetess you are, you observe this subject matter in other people and write about it. It ain't always about them self when a poet writes. I wish other poets understood this essential premise better. They need to read my poem, "Poet to Poet" to gain a better perspective on when a poet speaks. I loved this dark poem. It speaks to a lot of people's pain. Love and joy always.

Nette Onclaud July 24, 2017 at 1:38 AM how unsettling is your splendid work yet i find hope springs eternal in the end lines.. so wonderful, alexis..huggs

Jan Allison July 23, 2017 at 4:38 PM aww Alexis your poem is so sad when dark days are upon us .. but the ending is uplifting and I know there are brighter days around the corner:-) hugs Jan xx

Heidi Sands July 23, 2017 at 1:41 PM Alexis at the end of your poem you mention that you will not believe peace, joy and wholeness is only an 'illusion'. I am happy you will not believe it is an illusion, because it can certainly come to you. :) Take care