I Am a Lamb

My busted life- cracked and hollow,
Drowned too deep to find air or light
A thousand paths, but none to follow
(Don't let me fall from Heaven's height!) 

Ripped to shreds and bound in beds,
I cannot fathom who I am 
Lost in Lies and cold, grey skies-
I am a helpless, little Lamb

*Make Me Feel You Contest Entry

Author: JustThatArchaicPoet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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J.T. Avatar
October 15, 2013 at 11:51 AM
Ahh.. true indeed. Powerful and passionate words. Good poem
That Archaic Poet Avatar
October 16, 2013 at 7:49 AM
Thank you, PJ; I appreciate the compliments :)
Davis Avatar
September 28, 2013 at 4:30 PM
Linda, this is a very deep and desperate write. You allow the reader to feel your pain and sorrow.' nice job
That Archaic Poet Avatar
September 28, 2013 at 9:23 PM
Hi, Robin. I think you have Linda and I mixed up. I am the author of this piece. But I would hope you would feel the same way, either way lol. Thank you for the compliments :)
Jackson Avatar
August 21, 2013 at 11:21 AM
The poem is full of self pity and despair. Very well written. Best wishes Linda x
That Archaic Poet Avatar
August 21, 2013 at 12:16 PM
lol It sure is. I'm a pro at throwing pity parties. Thank you for the read and response; I very much appreciate it :)
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