Hand of a Clock

28 years of life 
I've experienced life and death 
Contemplated suicide 
Thought about how it would feel to take my last breath

On my death bed 
Eyes turning from brown to black 
My visions are blurry 
On the verge of having another panic attack 

I didn't realize what I could be 
Couldn't diagnose my own mental state 
Couldn't escape my own insecurities 
Cried because I was too scared to face my own fate 

I fell into the bottom of the lake 
Buried by rock after rock 
My worst fears became a reality 
Moving slowly like the hands of a clock 

Tears poured down when I saw the expression on her face 
Grabbing my hands and pulling me in 
It was like the pain had been sucked out of me 
Knowing I could turn to her if I felt this way again

We prayed together 
Prayed to God with love 
Prayed for a second chance 
Knowing our loved ones will continue to look down on us from above
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 3/26/2016 8:43:00 PM
wow, your poem is amazing Dennis... Love LINDA
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Date: 8/8/2015 1:06:00 AM
sweet write...SKAT
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Date: 4/5/2011 7:32:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your poetry Dennis. I enjoyed reading it and hope to read more of it soon. May you always find the inspiration to continue with your writing endeavors. Love, Carol
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Date: 4/5/2011 4:28:00 AM
Inspiring and meaningful write on time, Dennis
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