Emotional Turbulence

The voices grow louder, Intensifying with emotion, anger lining every aggressive word. My insides squeeze tighter as the vitriol poisons my mind, How does such hostility exist? As the sound of hatred deepens, The feelings strengthen their grip, like a vice, So tight, I can no longer breathe All the negative emotions I have ever felt, fill me, Threatening to overflow. So long have they been banished… Enough. No more! My mouth opens, An earsplitting scream of pain and suffering shatters the silence, Sobs of sorrow and grief wrack my body, Murderous shrieks of anger and hate, Wretched cries of self-pity and self-loathing, Poison the air. Now, free of these emotions. But the monster still exists Within the dark depths of my mind.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Agustin Avatar
June 23, 2024 at 4:59 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." Be blessed.
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February 15, 2016 at 12:38 PM
Anastasia Papanicolaou,, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
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November 15, 2015 at 11:52 PM
Anastasia, I really enjoyed this poem thanks for sharing **SKAT**
Timperley Avatar
July 27, 2014 at 5:01 AM
Such a powerful poem! Why no more? I am puzzled. God Bless. Dave.
Kyriacou Avatar
May 28, 2012 at 7:37 AM
I love this poem stazi xD and sinister I think I'm discovering a whole different side of u.... i like it i have a creepy best friend!! NOw u can't judge ME!
Timperley Avatar
February 22, 2012 at 12:06 PM
I love this poem.it sounds like a deep yearning from the soul ..a want..a need to escape. God bless. Dave.
Pirillou Avatar
February 13, 2012 at 8:12 AM
I know I reas this poem before, but I can't help saying this again.... WOW!!!!! I LOVE IT!!! :) Love you xxx
Kyriacou Avatar
May 28, 2012 at 7:38 AM
i know right xD
Andresen Avatar
February 12, 2012 at 11:32 AM
It is a pleasure to reading yours poem Anastasia,welcome to reading some of mine.-oxox love Anne-Lise
Brown Avatar
February 10, 2012 at 8:09 AM
I truly enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry today Anastasia. I hope you have an amazing weekend. Love, Carol
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February 12, 2012 at 10:52 AM
Thank you so much Carol this is one of the first proper poems I have written - other than silly ones in school - and your comment means alot to me. Hop you had an amazing weekend too! Love Anastasia
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