Alone With Myself

ALONE WITH MYSELF 

Today I've looked at myself, 
And seen that I’m someone else. 
A shrunken and wrinkled ELF
Taken from the darkest shelf. 
The better half of my life’s gone 
I stay between twilight and dawn. 
All seems gone and nothing left, 
I’m a loser, my Sun bereft. 
Alone in my gloomy room, 
I’m waiting for the day of doom. 
I'm hearing nothing, but silence, 
I can't tolerate the defiance. 
With a sorrow in my breast 
I hope all ends for the best. 

Let others fight and fuss 
There's nothing left to discuss. 
My earthly life quickly burns down. 
The last day and the last candle, 
All’s gone and no way to handle. 
What a dark night - still and void. 
All illusions and hopes destroyed. 
I beg to forgive me and forget. 
Someone took my arm: "Not yet!”.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Agustin Avatar
January 5, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Have a blessed New Year.
Omar Avatar
September 1, 2021 at 6:52 AM
You have such a great talent.
Savin Avatar
September 2, 2021 at 6:58 AM
Thank you dear Mohamed for your such a generous comment. Only I'm not that talented. Besides, I'm a very old grandfather. I don't consider myself a poet. Nevertheless, I am pleased with your opinion.
Bangalee Avatar
September 1, 2021 at 2:54 AM
beautiful poetic expression
Savin Avatar
September 1, 2021 at 2:56 AM
Thank you very much, dear poet.
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