What I Wrote On My Gravestone 10-18-22
I hardly cry in funerals...
Because I know that one day, all will be healed and risen from the dead
I hardly dance in balls...
Because I know that someday, my love will dance my dreams away instead
I doubt I'll ever fly away
With these withered wings
My route is brightened by the day,
Awaiting what happiness brings
It appears that I'm barely surviving here
My mind disappears without any fear
I'm not alone and I promise you won't be as well
Cheerfulness and inner pride flourishes here, I can tell
Solitary shame sways my soul
If only I can make what's ugly beautiful
I'm obliged to say the least
You are like a fulfilling, filling Feast
Excuse my sins, pardon my iniquities
I'm like dolphins without fins in the seas
Ecstasy is far from my island of hopes
I'm also far from these dangling ropes
Frolicking in fields of golden dandelions
Fearful for what lies ahead once more
Fearless for what emotions I'll overcome and what creatures I'll come across -- a few dandy lions
Temptation to run away is what's in store
I made up my mind --
I desire passionately
Of being left behind
Vibrantly adoring me...
Vivacious roses delight my heart
I'm not sorry I got rid of the weeds
That have torn us apart from the start
Liberty's lovely lamentation exceeds
What I wrote on my gravestone
Is to be left alone in the unknown
What I wrote on my gravestone
I'm like a broken bone on my own
Taunts me and haunts me till this day
Nightfall dooms my soul all the way
I have been led astray, but I'll be okay
As long as I find my home amongst the hay
Copyright © J.W. Earnings | Year Posted 2024
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