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Warm Embrace

I can't escape the loneliness 
which haunts me deep inside
There's no one I can turn to 
and nowhere left to hide

For years I have been tortured by 
these thoughts within my head
My sanity slips far away 
with every tear I shed

Control beyond my hopefulness 
and peace so far from sight
I hate the waking thoughts I have 
and dread the dreams at night

Can Death secure my restlessness 
the grave relieve my fears
Or must I continue hating life 
through my remaining years

Surely Death's a blessed end 
from all the pain I feel
The misery within my heart 
can never be concealed

I've reached the point of no return 
too great is all my pain
I pray for Death to claim my soul 
before I go insane

Copyright © Jeff Cornelius | Year Posted 2016

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Skat A Date: 8/31/2016 1:13:00 AM Jeff C Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT Login to Reply Jeff Cornelius Date: 8/31/2016 12:58:00 PM Thank you skat...much appreciated

G. Jay Date: 8/30/2016 2:53:00 PM Perfect title for this poem. Login to Reply Jeff Cornelius Date: 8/31/2016 12:58:00 PM Thank you for the time to comment ...I certainly appreciate it

Tim Smith Date: 8/26/2016 5:21:00 PM A very soulful poem. When it is time you will be called home. Login to Reply Jeff Cornelius Date: 8/31/2016 12:57:00 PM Thank you Tim for the times you've left comments...they are very much appreciated and needed