Purpose

In my darkest hour, the light runs away
I stumble to find my way home
The hope that used to guide me
no longer shines.

Not even a flicker to tempt me, to entice me
My dreams no longer have a voice
Like shadows they lay silent, transparent
A reality I can't touch.

A stale breeze fills my nostrils
leaving me in a melancholy heap
of hopelessness.
My purpose is but a bitter lie
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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November 21, 2012 at 9:02 PM
Larry,, Stopping by to greet you and every other soup poet, with a special thank you comment, during this wonderful Thanksgiving season. Hope you do not mind the time I am taking to express my sincere appreciation for any support you have offered during the years, or time you have been here on the soup. I am deeply thankful and extend to you my best wishes for a happy and healthy Poetic Magical Thanksgiving Day. *Always & Forever, the Poet Destroyer; -*
Singleton Avatar
July 8, 2012 at 5:55 PM
Yes the dark hour, i think we have all been there & for some they are still there, i loved this Larry many blesings to you :)
Taylor Avatar
July 5, 2012 at 9:28 AM
Wow, really deep, my friend. Sounds like you need to have a talk with Dr. Phil! Ralph
Situation Avatar
July 4, 2012 at 6:05 PM
didn't expect this from ole larry. the funny rhymer of long ago.
Lucas Mcclure Avatar
July 4, 2012 at 9:52 AM
It was a pleasure to read your work! Lori
Bauer Avatar
July 4, 2012 at 9:01 AM
wow, so sad! i hope things get better (or, better yet, that this poem isn't true!)
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