The Scream Within

Way in the back of my darkened closet
In behind the hanging unused clothes
Youll find me crouched down on my knees
Hiding from Inner torment no one knows.

I clasp my hands tightly over my ears
To drown out the constant high pitch roar
I beg to God thru streams of tears
I just cant take it anymore.

The tender heart within my soul
Screams for just a morsel of inner peace
Sometimes hours and days go missing
Until i collapse and find release.

I used to drown it out with firewaters
Until i numbed myself to sleep
But it had a vice grip on my dreams
Where the nightmares run to deep.

My God dear Lord of Mercy
Please hear my desperate pleas
Please come and rescue me from me
Please come and set me free.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 9/18/2016 11:17:00 AM
That's some dark image of you hidden deep. Carl, I read the poem and moved the hanging clothing a side... I feel you've been there to long... I wish you'd come out some more... Freedom is only a sunshine away. Hugs to you. Linda
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Date: 9/19/2016 3:05:00 AM
I hear you Linda. I dont hide all the time. Guess im a human mood ring. Thanks for this comment. I am listening. Blessings Carl
Date: 8/13/2016 4:44:00 AM
what an emotive delivery well crafted, carl! just beautiful.. huggs
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