Alone

From childhood days I’ve looked and seen
Nothing but the dark ravine, in that abyss I only knew
That I was meant for a life of never-ending blue.

Alone I sit and stare, wondering should I really care
As others view but never see the dark that flows 
inside of me.   My soul has felt in disrepair the days
go by and my soul lays bare, the storm within,  
that screams and cries for the release of ancient ties.

The ties that bind me to this place and time, to people
that may compromise their souls for less than its
full worth, thinking they will have divine rebirth.
No guarantees on life or love, no hope is seen but
darkness in the clouds that linger up above.

Alone in this world, the void so vast it takes
over this life, the grip so tight I cannot fight
the overwhelming need that consumes me to the
point that all I want is to be free.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Negron Flores Avatar
December 3, 2015 at 6:45 AM
Congratulations Carmen
Sunshine Avatar
December 3, 2015 at 6:51 AM
Thank you !
A. Sharma Avatar
December 3, 2015 at 4:07 AM
Brilliant write Carmen.. congrats on fine win!
Sunshine Avatar
December 3, 2015 at 6:51 AM
Thank you !
A  Avatar
December 2, 2015 at 11:36 PM
Carmen, Congratulations on your Poe, Poe WIN! SKAT :)
Sunshine Avatar
December 3, 2015 at 6:51 AM
Thank you !
Allison Avatar
August 17, 2015 at 6:11 PM
such a deep dark and sad write Carmen:-( Hugs jan xx
Sunshine Avatar
August 17, 2015 at 7:57 PM
thank you ! seemed appropriate for my mood lately !
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