Elaine Perrin Poet Rhyme

In My Soul

When I was a teenager
Nothing seemed to be fair
So I rebelled
And I dyed my hair

It was as black as a moonless Halloween night
Which echoed my spirit to my poor parents fright

My days spun listlessly in an endless slog
My core boiled and bubbled up
infected soup of smog 

Throughout my journey many feelings lingered
Handicapped by sensations 
my life it hindered

Weak and fragile
Consumed with the pain
Inadequate and hopeless
An incessant drain

But something was brewing deep down within
A burst of emotions
But where to begin?

A jumble of words spat onto the page
Some words were woeful and some were pure rage

Allowing stanzas to unravel 
I let the rhymes and verse unroll 
For I found passion in my heart
Amid poetry in my soul

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Damian Keady October 14, 2019 at 11:47 AM This is so profound and philosophical, I really enjoyed this Elaine. You certainly have poetry in your soul and forever may it live there! Best wishes as always - DAMO x PS. can't wait for your next write, whatever the words that tumble on to your page! Elaine Perrin October 17, 2019 at 6:57 AM Thank you yet again for such a lovely comment, I truly appreciate them :-) x

James Inman October 13, 2019 at 1:47 PM When we are young it seems to be all about the emotions, but, as we grow, there comes a time when the meaning behind that emotion becomes just as important. Sometimes you have to dig deep within yourself to find that meaning. Thank you for sharing a part of your journey. Elaine Perrin October 17, 2019 at 6:58 AM Thank you for your visit James :-) x

Sandra Adams October 8, 2019 at 7:27 PM Poetry is great therapy as well as a way of expressing ourselves.... beautiful penning :) Elaine Perrin October 10, 2019 at 8:01 AM Thank you Sandra :-) x

Phil Capitano October 7, 2019 at 7:42 AM Well done Elaine, you have found your voice; sing out loud and long. Namaste. Elaine Perrin October 10, 2019 at 8:00 AM Thank you Phil :-) x

Richard Lamoureux October 7, 2019 at 7:20 AM Poetry is a great way to express so many thoughts. I’m glad you found it. Elaine Perrin October 10, 2019 at 7:59 AM Thanks Richard :-) x

Caren Krutsinger October 7, 2019 at 5:19 AM Poetry is so in your soul! " A jumble of words spat onto the page Some words were woeful and some were pure rage" - this is therapeutic for me and you too I see! Terrific! Elaine Perrin October 10, 2019 at 7:59 AM Oh most definitely! Thank you so much Caren :-) x

Gershon Wolf October 6, 2019 at 11:52 AM There you go! You just needed an outlet...I think what you wrote reflects to some degree many of us, who also led frustrating teen-age lives. Kudos. ~ Myself included :) Elaine Perrin October 6, 2019 at 12:14 PM Thank you Gershon. I have definitely found my outlet at last! :-) x

Silent One October 6, 2019 at 9:37 AM Poetry is the best way to express yourself and say things the tongue refuses to do so...Great poem.. Elaine Perrin October 6, 2019 at 10:22 AM Most definitely! Thank you Silent One :-) x

Regina Mcintosh October 6, 2019 at 8:45 AM This is a wonderfully written poem that I love. Your words are genuine and oh, so creative. Bless you always with love and prayers, Gina Elaine Perrin October 6, 2019 at 10:20 AM Thank you so much Regina :-) love to you too x

John Gondolf October 6, 2019 at 8:37 AM Thank you for sharing your poetic journey, Elaine, I love the last two lines! My rhymes were always in my soul as well but I didn't start sharing them until a couple years ago. Nicely written my friend. Hugs, John Elaine Perrin October 6, 2019 at 10:15 AM Thank you John :-) I have only just recently found the confidence to share mine, so your lovely words mean a lot x