The Question Why?

I am wondering around with my head in the clouds.
My body,spirit and soul are trapped in a firery hell
with no way to escape.It is dark and I am alone and
scared.I am incased in my troubles.The light at the end 
of the tunnel is nowhere in sight.I am my worst enemy.
My cries for help are never heard.The real me is never
seen.The tears I have cried like a river of sadness.I so
want my sorrows to fade away.My hopes and dreams
are hiding in a place not wanting to be found.I have
looked and looked but have yet to find the right roads
to follow.My fears are over powering me and I have
lost the strength to fight back.My eyes see what noone
else can see.My ears hear what noone else can hear.My
heart cries out in pain.I seem to be intangled in a web
of darkness unable to see the light.I want to break free
of the challenges that lie in front of me.I want to learn
how to love but can't,I want to be loved but won't.
If anyone happens to find the answer to the question
why,please be sure to let me know.

                   Colleen Marie Bono
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Ditshwele Avatar
September 19, 2013 at 4:18 AM
Big congrats on your third place win Colleen that's a well deserved win!!!
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September 18, 2013 at 2:22 PM
stopping by this one again. nice to see it on the winning list. ............ luv ~SKAT~
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September 13, 2013 at 9:12 AM
Good morning Colleen, , stopping by with hugs & smiles:-) xox (-: CONGRATULATIONS :) on your win. Enjoy my blog "You know where my heart is" when you have time. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_blogs/blog_detail.aspx?BlogID=15906&PoetID=18720 Always & Forever xox-Linda-xox
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June 1, 2013 at 2:10 PM
CONGRATS!!! love ~SKAT~
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June 1, 2013 at 9:38 AM
God morning Colleen, Congratulations on your sweet awesome free verse win.... you poem rocks... :-) Linda
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
June 1, 2013 at 3:54 AM
Many Congratulations Collen xx
Delaney Avatar
May 31, 2013 at 9:07 PM
Congrats on your fine win. Way to go.
Brown Avatar
August 12, 2010 at 10:56 AM
Congratulations Colleen on your win in Paula Swanson's contest "How Do I Answer That Question ". Love, Carol
Gorelick Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 11:49 PM
So good to see you posting..hope you are doing ok..and I guess you are! A win! Well done Colleen and congrats. BG
Johnson Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 11:13 PM
Oh I se it was in the title. Thanks, Joyce
Johnson Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 11:12 PM
Congratulations on your win. I don't know what the question was and I don't see them listed any more so can't check. I hop you are not as sad as this. Love, Joyce
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August 11, 2010 at 9:43 PM
This is a wonderful poem, so sad, congrats on your win in the contest. Harry
Sweetheart Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 8:52 PM
I wanted to share my spectacular news with u.. I am getting married on Aug. 22nd in Italy to my long time LUV, Ron.. so u can be with me in spirit.. and share in my happiness ...luv..
Sweetheart Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 8:51 PM
Congrats Colleen on your winning poem in Paula's contest.. with this wonderful write and super win.. how have u been? hope all is well with u? and our family? when did u return to Soup? luv..
Mehta Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 8:40 PM
Congrats on the win, Colleen
Kendrick Avatar
November 16, 2009 at 3:46 AM
I have revisited your poem. There is someone that you can turn God but also there has to be a person in your community that understands. I'll be praying that that person crosses your path. Sara
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October 18, 2009 at 3:17 PM
Interesting and sad. Keep writing. Sara
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