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Tear Infested World

My mind, sophisticated yet so empty at times Leaving me lost during hours of missing dreams You don’t believe in me, thus I’m barren No landscape do I have within my intrigue I lose my heart words when you listen intently Trying to identify the meaning of my craft No hills, no valleys, not even a forest exists Just emptiness within my dead brain, I’m hopeless You don’t desire to read any further inside me For I can’t express reality without insanity I must be crazy to find adequate words to say And even then, they are sputtered about Now you can’t see anything within me I trip over myself, whatever is left of me And you can’t find me anymore, I’m still lost And I wander around, looking for an answer Somewhere within the landscape, I’m blind Nothing is inside of me except white light Blinding you and keeping me trapped within Now the truth of this world at which I live in You won’t look for me, I’m lost, without hope I cannot handle the emotion, I cannot hold life Now you leave, as you had to do, and I nearly die A world of nothing of which I reside, I cry Now I lay down, numb, within the brightest light I lose all emotion, I become nothing here I don’t find any stimuli, I’m living death Nothing can change it, and you don’t care anymore I will always remain lost, in a tear infested world Russell Sivey Contest: INTO NIGHT'S DWELLING Sponsor: nette onclaud 1/1/2014

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Date: 1/16/2014 9:17:00 PM
Lovely thoughtful write on the theme of the contest and congratulations on the fine win, Russell
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Date: 1/6/2014 4:43:00 PM
Dear Russell, I'm glad this poem was written for a contest and hope you are not really feeling this way. Each stanza is piercing with sadness, except for the "white light." This is one of your finest pieces. It also struck home for me, especially the line "Just emptiness within my dead brain." My memory is so bad now that I can't remember if or when I last ate. Wishing you success in the contest! Much love always, Carolyn
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Date: 1/3/2014 4:54:00 PM
Russell; this is beautful, but sad poem. It is also great for the contest. Many blessings always.... Lucilla
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Date: 1/3/2014 3:13:00 PM
Russell, a splendid write friend. I can really identify with this poem. I too find my heart words missing when others listen intently, I cannot fathom the emptiness of my mind sometimes and yet out of nowhere find bursts of inspiration and the words to speak. Thanks for sharing!
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Date: 1/2/2014 7:06:00 PM
Now this is an AWESOME poem Russell...wow..I think it shall be a winner!.yes..
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Date: 1/2/2014 1:08:00 AM
This is a poem that I MOST identify with. I believe it is your best. WOW WOW WOW. Such an incredible write. I feel every emotion penned in every line. Russell, I hope all is well with you. Happy New Year. May it be filled with every good things for you. HUGS
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