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One More Day

Another new day has begun and I've been given one more day to feel the pain I always feel from knowing that I don't belong and that I should have never been Another chance to mourn my dreams as I watch them laid to rest and wait for death to come and trade this earthly hell for one that's earned with the sins that are my own Yet one more day that I may cry though countless tears I've cried before again examining the faults that I regretfully possess within this useless bag of flesh Another day for me to swim in the pool of my self hate though I've been hated all my life no one could ever hate me more than I already hate myself I've gained more time so I can think about that which is wrong with me and everything thing I cannot change for I have tried and always fail to change what is just meant to be Then again it's one more day that brings me closer to the end of my pain and worthlessness when I'll no longer have to face the darkness that consumes my mind Inspired by Sami Al-Khaliti's The Cynical Heart contest

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Brian Strand

Date: 10/5/2009 12:03:00 AM

Robin thanks for your welcome comments today.Rgds Brian

Lord R. E. Taylor

Date: 5/12/2009 7:59:00 PM

I feel this way so often. As a matter of fact I feel this way now. Very good piece Robin...keep up the good work

Brian Strand

Date: 4/4/2009 9:26:00 AM

Thank you for your kind words today Robin.Rgds Brian

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 4/1/2009 8:36:00 AM

Yike!!!! great verse BUT get your head out of that foolish place. Ma's nagging! It's all lies and you know who the Lord of Lies is..uh huh!

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

Date: 3/31/2009 7:21:00 AM

Dear Robin, Oh this is not YOU I didn't see this was a POEM for Sami's contest In that regard it is a winner I can't believe the line "though I've been hated all my life" I'm sure this is a fabrication YOUR Heart is to pure Excellent Write for "The Cynical Heart Contest" but not the real YOU as I see YOU ALWAYS...HG

John Rhinem

Date: 3/30/2009 11:02:00 AM

....so don't 'ever' forget that, nor doubt it dear!~"Hello Precious, Gifted & Beautiful Robin!!!"~I hope Your day is going wonderfully for You dear!? And, I just wanted to stop by to let "You" know that You are 'always' within my heart & thoughts, with warmth & love! Always, "To 'You & Yours,' Forever, John!!!"~"Have A Glorious Day Dear Robin!!!":):) Bye~

John Rhinem

Date: 3/30/2009 10:55:00 AM

Hmm, must have been one of those sometimes melancholy days reflected upon for this well wriiten write for the contest here!? Although, "You" are soo much more important and beautiful, then you wrongfully depict yourself to be within this amissful portrayal of whom "You" truly are!!!:):)....cont....

David Smalling

Date: 3/30/2009 3:43:00 AM

We come to this effortlessly - and what difference does our voice make? And still your voice inspire me. Love and blessings from above

Trudy Diane Rider

Date: 3/29/2009 10:51:00 AM

It is so difficult with wake with depression and live life with depression, but we have to make the most of our selves and believe in ourselves even when the world seems to be against us. I know the darkness and have overcome...life is good! Keep writing! You rock Robin! ~Trudy~

John Loving Iii

Date: 3/28/2009 9:17:00 AM

i hoped deeply that this was not you. then i saw; the cynical heart contest? then i thought poverty porn. there are too many people that have this poem for real in their lives. that real do wake everyday with that pain and every along with every thing else you mentioned. pray for the poor. John H. Loving III

Brian Strand

Date: 3/28/2009 2:24:00 AM

A talented write Robin .Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 3/28/2009 2:18:00 AM

'Cynical' indeed! It feels good to let these emotions out sometimes... well crafted and rendered! Blessings and hugs, Keith

Belinda Parish

Date: 3/27/2009 6:25:00 PM

My heart went out to you on this write. I know where you're coming from, I've been there. I hope things are looking better for you these days. ....Love and hugs..Belinda

Raul Moreno

Date: 3/27/2009 12:32:00 PM

"Another chance to mourn my dreams" powerful line. Best of luck in the contest...Raul

Brian Strand

Date: 3/27/2009 1:06:00 AM

Best wishes with this one Robin.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

Sean Kelly

Date: 3/26/2009 11:49:00 PM

Glad to know that all is well at the Palace , QR and that this belongs to a previous reign . Best of luck in the contest .....

Arany P.

Date: 3/26/2009 10:17:00 PM

your angst is heart wrenching! an end to the pain in an end to this life.. i would agree on that, though a want to end this life... well life haS TO GO ON and pain is something just part of it... i know how that feels! and yes thank goodness.. you are well! take care, Robin ~ Arany

Robin L. Gass

Date: 3/26/2009 8:06:00 PM

I just wanted to say thank you all for your kind words. Although I just wrote this it came out of something I wrote lasy summer when I was having a particuarly tough time with my depression and I am not that depressed now, thank goodness! :) Love, Robin

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 3/26/2009 7:37:00 PM

Robin, this breaks my heart..I pray that you will find a way out of the darkness..You are not a failure..you write beautiful poetry and it must come from a beautfiul heart. My prayers are with you. BG

Ronald Bingham

Date: 3/26/2009 7:14:00 PM

This is a heart wrenching poem if you wrote it for a contest you should have no problem winning or at least coming in second. God loves you. Ron

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/26/2009 7:04:00 PM

This is very well written, but also very sad, Robin. I'm hoping you're doing well. Of all people, yours is not a "cynical heart." Love, Carolyn

Christopher Higgins

Date: 3/26/2009 6:21:00 PM

I know this is for the contest but this piece just knocked me out as I read.. waiting for death to come and trade.. that line stole the entire piece for me.. such a strong write that investigate the heart and reveal pain.

Sharon Winter

Date: 3/26/2009 4:57:00 PM

Oh Robin, this is just plain upsetting. Now, I know it is for the contest, and let me say, it is so good, you really have me fooled. Just don't you dare ever feel this way for real. I know we all have our dark days, so it is easy to relate to sadly for many of us. Think you have a winner her for sure. Please let me know you are ok. Good luck in the contest. Love, Shar

Maryam Jameela Haniff

Date: 3/26/2009 4:51:00 PM

oh this soo sad..but beautifully written..it flows well...and tells a complete story...good luck in the contest!......Maryam*

John Rhinem

Date: 3/26/2009 4:35:00 PM

Oh, so the battle rages on....but it doesn't ever have to be this way! If ever you can escape the lies, which bind this place to its perpetual chains of imprisonment and doubts!? What good is it to read The Word, if you cannot stand upon its freeing promises!? It reminds me of the sower plantings his seeds, that let certain factors come and steal the goodness of of it all...."My love to you always beautiful Robin, forever, John!:)