Tracy Edwards Poet Free verse

Tainted Words, An Illness That Consumes

Thoughts of dying inside
So much pain I hide 
No other options in sight
Nothing can stop me
No longer will I pour my heart into the abyss 
It come's now, the darkness 
Suffocating the air so thick with deception
Walls creeping closer, encompassing fear
Blinding screams ring through my head
As mercy abandons me
Concealed between the pages
Line after line 
Word after word
Losing faith
A piece of the whole that will always divide
Seeping through my broken soul
The silence of demise takes over
Inside cries of surreal pain claw my flesh 
Tearing a once tender heart
Drowning in my own bitter tears
Dragging chains of broken dreams behind me
Sour love songs
Blah, there he said, she said ****
Like an illness that consumes 
The ticking of the clock, running out of time 
Tainted is the grail of hope
Now filth runs from its rim 
Its poison bitter sweet as it passes my lips
Bringing with it the promise of eternal nightmares
Never waking, forever dreaming, forever screaming
All the while knowing the darkness is killing me softly...

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Cory Long August 15, 2012 at 8:56 AM You are so talented my friend.. I am always loss in the words you pen. cory

Phyllis Babcock May 29, 2012 at 12:52 PM Words can make or break a person. Poison that slowly kills the soul. Wonderful write Tracie.. Thanks for my placement in your contest. Always a nice surprise. love phyl

Cyndi Macmillan May 28, 2012 at 7:52 PM Girl, I know you do dark, but you did the dark so well that I am scared... hope you are okay!!!! That being said, the volture/poet/reader in me says this is a powerhouse of images and a great write. Let the masses know you're all right, all right? Hugs... Cyndi

Deborah Burch May 27, 2012 at 7:26 PM soupmail!!! :) deb

Andrea Dietrich May 27, 2012 at 6:35 PM this is so sad, Tracie. Very intense feeling in this. Great imagery. I wish to see more poetry of yours and I hope that you are doing ok. LUv, Andrea

Deborah Burch May 26, 2012 at 12:38 PM Most Exellent!!! I know this place you speak of...you will break free!!! Keep writing out of it!!!! :) love you bunches Trace, deb...I am here...like Horton ;)

Shaz Cheesman May 25, 2012 at 5:04 AM wow Tracie.....sadness which comes from inner experience.......thank you for sharing. Keep writing! - Shaz

Carol Sunshine Brown May 21, 2012 at 1:52 PM It was a pleasure to read your poetry this Monday afternoon Tracie. I wish you much inspiration that you may continue with your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Have a wonderful fun loving week and keep the old pen flowing. Love, Carol

Ronny Madonsela May 21, 2012 at 11:42 AM what a dark scene this poem sets. Very sad. And depressing. Nevertheless a good poem. I just hope you are over all this and u are in a happy place now.

David Williams May 21, 2012 at 11:26 AM Tracie let it all out..David

Russell Sivey May 21, 2012 at 10:56 AM Oh, WOW, Tracie, this is a tremendous write my friend! The darkness can be all consuming and is usually very depressing! Your poem is sad, but written on a professional level! I hope this isn't your mood right now! I want you to be cheerful and joyful...though life doesn't always give us these options! I just hope that poetry can help your feelings and spirits rise! No matter what you write, I enjoy reading your writing! Great Work!!