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Living To Die

Tired of being here on Earth Longing to crave deaths rebirth I once had strength that was all mine Now I dwell on my own demise This person I turned into I truly despise Knocked over by life not wanting to rise life here on earth is not for the meek Trampled down by emotions feeling battered and weak No heaven on earth for me to find Longing to leave this place behind The unknown is what I truly fear The only thing that honestly holds me here If I had a ounce of courage I would do what runs through my mind Release myself and leave this darkness behind Death has consumed me and swallowed me whole My warmth for this life lays idle and cold

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Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 8/3/2012 4:56:00 PM

This is a good poem, but it is really sad to feel like that. We have all felt like that at one time or another. Rember - you are here for a reason and things don't last forever. May God be with you. Lucilla

Carmen Castro
Date: 8/4/2012 1:56:00 AM

Thank You Lucilla for the kind words and you're right

Stephen Allen

Date: 8/3/2012 1:11:00 PM

Such a dark piece. Your writing style is superb and your execution has huge impact. Writing is cathartic and I hope getting these emotions out there helps. -Stephen.

Carmen Castro
Date: 8/4/2012 1:56:00 AM

Thanks Stephen and it really does help : )

Chris Lane

Date: 8/3/2012 11:49:00 AM

I have felt this same pain before. I have done some of my best writing while feeling this way. I call it therapy through ink. It feels good to get it out there and express yourself! I agree with Ilene, keep writing and making you will fill that void! Take care!

Carmen Castro
Date: 8/4/2012 1:58:00 AM

I call it putting my pain to paper... Hoping eventually I'll shake it off : )

Ilene Bauer

Date: 8/3/2012 4:50:00 AM

wow! very sad. if you're really feeling this bad, maybe it will help to know that you've got some poetic talent to live for...

Carmen Castro
Date: 8/3/2012 5:20:00 AM

Thank you Ilene : )