Through Agony

a battered soul
forced to choose
between the way
dark paths obtuse

Accept defeat
no strain to bare
except the pain
is nothing fair?

why must I hurt
while others live
my heart has ridden
your callous shiv

the path I follow
seems dim at first
but light preceding
unrivaled thirst

step into swamp of sorrows
blight
swimming through agony
with the temptation to
end the suffering
end my suffering
and drown in sorrow
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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December 30, 2010 at 10:50 AM
I enjoyed reading your amazing poetry this morning Sean. I will be back after the New Year to read more of your poetry. Wishing you a very Happy New Year. Love, Carol
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