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Through Jaded Eyes

Through Jaded Eyes you see the world, and everything in view. But see you weren’t like this when I finally had found you. It sucked you in, this monster, and it caused the world to pause. It took our lives away when it had trapped us in it’s jaws. I wish we could go back so we could do things differently. But the monster had us both, and both had found Ourselves diseased. I fought hard to escape it, but you had got the taste for blood. Obsessed with getting high no matter what it costed us. I try hard not to fault you, for I too, have played this game. But my love for you was stronger than some temporary gain. Maybe I don’t understand why you have never waivered. You’ve hurt my Heart so deeply, Now I’m sad, alone, and angered. Perhaps if I should stoop, and find myself once more a user, Then I could not be mad perhaps my hurts would then be fewer. Once more we both are trapped again, indulging in these sins. We fight a losing battle where this monster always wins. The thing we failed to see though, was that both of us evolved. We replicate the monster who had caused the harsh downfall. Looking at each other, do you still recognize my face? For I am not so sure our faces haven’t been replaced. We spit such venom freely As if sworn of enemies. Our love cannot return Unless we finally break free. 82 Our love has faded drastically, And it seems there is no hope. We’re marching towards the gallows. Conveniently, bring our own rope. We string each other up, Ready to kick each other’s chairs. We’ve come to kill each other With chemicals to push us there. A monster I’ve become, not sure I even know my name. I fear that there’s no turning back, Or that I’ll ever be the same. Your eyes become more empty every time we play this game. Tell me, are my eyes too? I feel so hollow and ashamed. Now clouds replace their light, And it’s so hard to recognize… ourselves and all that is, while peering through such Jaded eyes.

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Date: 9/2/2024 2:59:00 PM
The mirror of life's choices never seems to be blurry, no matter what our mind has allowed into our bodies. I wish them both strengths to stand against their demons. I very much enjoyed you sharring this perspective of experience! A favorite for me! Regards A.S.
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