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Cry Me a River

Examining the measure of my calamity
I grow resentful and I inflict pain
Seeking to surrender all that possesses me
I lash out at the innocent which discloses my shame
I reach out
The intensities of my suffering I shelve out
Because my quantity is so immense

I become incoherent 
Chaos is my universal place
My ferociousness becomes timid
Eternity my expected release date

Society has snatched me by the choker
My community flames an uproar
Makes me want to cry…. Makes me want to holler
What are we fighting for!?

Each morning I rise to the same ole tune
The classic sound 
Of the lowdown blues

I have not delivered my hopes or my dreams
My objectives along with my ambitions have went from flares to flickers
To face another tomorrow makes me quiver
I am distressed about authenticating my history

Cry me a river!

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David Crandall

Date: 8/16/2024 4:36:00 PM

Expressive poetry, Sherry. I don't know, but I imagine writing about poetry like this helps to deal with the demons. Though it sounds like there's pain behind it, I like the lines "eternity my expected release date", and "chaos is my universal place".

Sherry Beck
Date: 8/23/2024 11:53:00 AM

David, you’re spot on. Recognizing the traumatic pasts that once held me captive and expressing them through my writing is an integral part of my journey toward deliverance. Thank you!

Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/29/2024 7:55:00 AM

Sherry, I believe that hurt unexpressed leads to anger and makes us quick to lash out. I am not young and have thought a lot about unrealized dreams. What I have discovered is that being loving and giving towards others seems to offset the negative....but I am trying it out and am not sure of anything really. Just reaching for solutions with some trial and error. I find reading some poetry here sometimes help if I find something that feels true to me and helps with my own demons.

Sherry Beck
Date: 8/23/2024 12:02:00 PM

Duke, I wholeheartedly concur with your perspective on offsetting evil with kindness. It indeed creates a positive equilibrium that propels us forward. Life’s uncertainties become our crucible for self-discovery during this remarkable journey. Keep journying on!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/6/2022 8:31:00 AM

Highly emotive and profoundly expressive write that speaks to and speaks of so many. So well done, Sherry.

Sherry Beck
Date: 8/23/2024 11:55:00 AM

Thank you, Vijay, for your uplifting feedback! I truly appreciate it, and it encourages me. May you be blessed as well!

Bill Baker

Date: 3/15/2022 3:48:00 PM

A lot of tragedy in this one, Sherry. You are being both mindful and depressed at the same time. Your introspection is impressive for the trauma you're experiencing. I hope the flicker can one day become a flame again. I agree, so much hate, we can all do better. It's important for all of us. Bill