Desolation

Lost in desolation My mind became a prison map location It was so very stark When I couldn't see the light beyond the dark I'd stumble around until I fell And hit my head so hard it would swell And as I was looking at the stars I could feel the pain of every one of my scars Like a plague I gave in to depression And in truth I want to have a heartfelt confession That my heart has been hurt And I just wanted somewhere to divert But instead my soul became bitter And I became a quitter Trying to find peace in being alone When I really just wanted time to atone But it's hard when you lose the love of your life And your social life becomes a platform of strife Every time I got knocked down I forced myself to stand Bloodied I'd smile every time life gave me the backhand I became so tired of talking to myself That I put myself on a shelf Where nobody could ever reach me Creating a prison from which I may never be free But when you look me in the eyes You'll see a weary soul with no more lies All I need is a chance To show I'm ready to dance And escape my mind that's a prison map location So I'm no longer lost in desolation
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Man Avatar
June 26, 2018 at 11:19 PM
You call it what it is and then describe it to perfection!
Goss Avatar
June 29, 2018 at 8:48 AM
Thank you
Michael Avatar
June 26, 2018 at 9:01 PM
Negative diversions bring on desolation...hopefully it won't keep you from dancing...Nice write Christopher...All the best
Goss Avatar
June 26, 2018 at 9:16 PM
Thank you!
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