I Breathe Misery

Sadly I breathe misery
From all that’s happened to me
It’s difficult to forget
What’s played in the minds cassette.

I amble along in fog
Can’t glimpse the sun for the smog
Or grass of green, it’s unseen
If only it was a dream.

But then a nightmare it’d be
A dream I’d not wish to see
It’s no kind of paradise
What lies there before my eyes.

I rise up in the morning
Praying no mist is forming
So that my vision is clear
From dawn until stars appear.

Rarely I sleep through the night
Demons hound my head with fright 
I wish I could find some peace
So that my worries would cease.

To inhale joy I must do
Whenever I’m down and blue
There’ll be an answer for me
Till then I’ll breathe misery.

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Karen Jones

Date: 11/30/2024 1:58:00 PM

I feel your angst as your words painted well your reality! I hope this was a soothing write and that you find peace! Congratulations on your win!

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 5/13/2025 1:18:00 PM

Rather late, but thank you Karen. Writing is soothing and I find it does bring peace… Beryl

Ink Empress

Date: 11/29/2024 3:28:00 AM

Dear beryl, this is so heartfelt and i can feel the sadness flowing throughout this, brilliant rhymes and rhythm to it and i also loved the ending the most. “ till then ill breathe misery” what a line , love that. Thank you for sharing and for writing on my prompt. Appreciate poems that speak so sincerely from the soul like this, congratulations on your win. Sending you light always

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/29/2024 10:41:00 AM

Thank you Ink, I’m thrilled with my placement in your contest. It came at the right time for me as I was walking through a storm, and as you know, writing poetry is good therapy. Returning light to you ,for always… Beryl

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/27/2024 10:38:00 AM

Problems, struggles, and misery make us stronger as rather we pray for God to please help us think them away, sooner rather than longer. They are overwhelming sometimes I agree Beryl. Hugs and blessings. Jennifer.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/29/2024 1:19:00 AM

Thank you Jennifer, I agree with you, praying does help one sought their mind out. We all have our sad or regretful times, when there’s some soul searching to be done, thy will be done. Hugs and blessings in return… Beryl

Michael Tor

Date: 11/25/2024 3:14:00 PM

The struggles we face in life and how we cope and resolve in the human spirit. Very touching Beryl... Thanks for sharing my friend...

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/25/2024 3:34:00 PM

Thank you dear friend Michael, we all have our struggle to face, though at times it becomes overwhelming… Beryl

Tania Kitchin

Date: 11/23/2024 3:38:00 AM

Beryl, a great emotive poem, you described how a trauma survivor has to to cope with every day life.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/25/2024 3:29:00 PM

Thank you Tania, we have to cope with life’s stings, though sometimes it’s hard to do so… Beryl

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 11/21/2024 5:40:00 AM

Dear Beryl, What a haunting exploration of inner turmoil and hope. You beautifully capture the struggle and resilience of the human spirit. Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/21/2024 7:45:00 PM

Thank you so much Daniel, we have to weather our storms at times, it’s all part of life’s tapestry. Seasonal blessings dear friend Daniel… Poet pal Bel