Restless Mind

This longing I have, this desire so true
Yet an empty pit that gnaws and grows
My love, my pain, my light, my fire
I have not much but my soul to give
Vulnerable, desperate, frustrated, pleading;
Turning, rolling, tumbling, screaming
Even in sleep I cannot escape the truth
That pushes me into familiar depths
Desolate, cold, alone, unloved
I turn towards you, but you turn away
I step closer, and you fade away;
Cruel illusions of a restless mind
Distorted,
Plagued with desire and pride;
I placed my heart in your hands
But it fell,
Twisted, shattered in tears of blood;
Step on it if it cannot be mended;
End this hope, this pain;
Return what once was mine.


24/3/16
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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La France Avatar
May 9, 2016 at 4:45 PM
wonderfully penned, love your poem and congrats on your placement in the contest
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May 10, 2016 at 5:17 AM
thank you so much!
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May 8, 2016 at 6:50 PM
jasmine, Congratulations on your win. Always ~LINDA~
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May 10, 2016 at 5:17 AM
thank you!
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May 8, 2016 at 5:06 PM
Jasmine Khurana, Congratulations on your awesome win. Stop by and enjoy my latest blog, "American Dream." if you'd like. Hope you are enjoying your day. Happy Mother's Day **SKAT**
Rose Avatar
May 10, 2016 at 5:19 AM
Thank you!
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April 19, 2016 at 6:59 AM
Hi Jasmine, Congratulations on your win in the contest. I enjoyed the read. Hugs....Mike. XX
Rose Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 8:29 AM
Thank you!
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April 6, 2016 at 10:48 PM
Jamine, Nice to see your poem showcased in Justin's "Where Freedom Finds The Fire Contest List." Love LINDA
Rose Avatar
April 7, 2016 at 4:56 AM
Thank you Linda!
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April 6, 2016 at 2:21 AM
Congrats on a worthy win Jasmine..
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April 6, 2016 at 9:25 AM
Thank you!
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