D.R. Factor Poet Narrative

Downward Spiral

I was falling from the edge of heaven.
In my downward spiral I saw others in the same free fall.
We reached out to one another,
but your loved ones caught you and ripped you from my grasp.
I wasn't trying to take you with me.
I just wanted you to know that you didn't have to crash alone.

Love failed to catch me.
I plunged through their hugs and prayers.
Falling through the branches of my family tree.
Bouncing of the stoned cliff walls.
It didn't break my fall.
It just broke your heart,
and sent me spiraling out of control.

You threw me a life line to sobriety,
I was entangled and nearly hung myself,
but the rope broke from the weight of the world,
and I fell even faster.
Falling with nothing to hold on to.
Even hope slipped through my fingers.

I plunged through the earth, and crashed straight into hell.
The impact shattered my soul and skattered my bones,
and left the angels in my life picking up the pieces.

All that remain are the fragments of who I use to be,
the sharp shards of rose petals, 
and the shrapnel of memories,
that could never fill the hole I left in your heart.

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CayCay Godwin October 7, 2015 at 1:27 PM Very deep, D.R. I'm impressed with the imagery and the feel ... CayCay

Miraj Raha September 23, 2015 at 10:50 AM wow this is an excellent and unique take on sad love story.It is also poignancy at its best. great piece. CayCay Godwin October 7, 2015 at 1:29 PM I just saw your comment below and wanted to share that your intention worked, D.R. I thought of my brother when I read it. Enough said. By the way, Miraj is a very good writer. CayCay D.R. Factor September 24, 2015 at 9:17 AM Thank you Miraj. This piece was written for those who have lost love ones to substance abuse.