"I wear a mask so people won't ask, 'Why are you still grieving?' It's because I want to go on believing that I'll be with my loved ones once more." Quote by poem's author
This wounded heart of mine yearns to retreat
into a world where memories beg to entreat
the illusion that loved ones I sorrowfully miss
will return to share an embrace; a tender kiss.
In this imperfect world, where we mortals die,
death has darkened my happiness, and I cry
for those I've loved and lost. Bereft and torn,
I sail on grief's galleon where alone, I mourn.
I'll not bare my misery nor tears on my cheek.
I wear a mask to disguise that I've become weak.
A facade so my tears won't need to be explained
and why my broken heart is scarred and pained.
I will admit I'm flawed, damaged, and defective.
In my mirror I see a face cracked and reflective,
but no one knows I cry myself to sleep each night.
I keep my emotions well-hidden and out of sight.
June 21, 2021
Writing Prompt - Flawed - Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
Categories:
pained, lost love, sorrow,
Form: Rhyme
Oh, Sweetheart, don't leave without me.
Categories:
pained, health,
Form: Monoku
A Nigerian, studying for years,
In higher institution,
Burning candles.
Graduated with honors, got no job,
Searching daily,
Fed up.
Tears rolling down, he is pained,
Remember him,
This I plead.
Categories:
pained, jobs, pain,
Form: I do not know?
Let it be known to them like a poisoned dart--
But such composure so strong a fool could decipher.
Untainted innocence for such with a jet black heart--
That such faulty ignorance was what made it shatter.
These words enough to fill the significant parts--
Enough, it was not, to cover up these scars.
May seem tame in sleep; Although treacherous by day--
Those who meddle further, who only gave prices to pay.
Have they no mercy, leaving consequences only I was to face--
As "hate", such a word so endearing I spat to their face.
In spite and despite what's left of this little dignity--
Down on bended knees, at least for once, hear my plea.
The debt I was forced to pay, I took it all--
For the freedom I seek in exchange of my fall.
In the end, no one's willing enough to catch me--
For now, I just need someone to Help me, and come save me.
Categories:
pained, art, cry, emo, endurance,
Form: Free verse
A voice
That will never be heard.
A girl
Who means not her words.
A poem
That was made of her tears.
A song
Written by her mortal fears.
A life
That depends on pen and paper
A wish
That hoped pain wasn't forever.
A day
That turned it all astray.
A notebook
Torn into millions of pieces.
A heart
That gave up it's wishes.
A mind
That spoke against it's owner.
A hand
That held a blade coloured silver.
A scream
Of a writer frustrated.
A story
Rushed, senseless and hated.
A skill
Once seemingly well fated.
A talent
Now discarded and hated.
Categories:
pained, anxiety, pain, write, writing,
Form: Rhyme
easily done
I think it and completely filled
out of the void I am thrilled to see it
I think of the things that are near it and free it
believe me
I think of the lies nad deceit
I am nothing but meek
I am nothing but meek
I am livid
demand action
but I get a real fact actless tact and the rythm is beaten
I am so deepened
I live
Live and let live
motto the forgotten songs journey
I am thrilled to walk with you
but hurry
do hurry.
Hurt me not
I am pained but forgot
I am going astray
and then I am so naught.
lost without you
I hope
I have found you
I hope
I have dealt the last blow to the walks of the flowing devoted
I am so opened.
Categories:
pained, absence,
Form: Free verse
My heart hardening, and the pace skipping beats,
From the poisonous words that shatters my world that
are coming from your sweet, soft, beautiful lips.
The words are piercing through my body, stinging my eyes
from the emotional and mental pain you are giving me.
I turn and run to a place of where only I know of, hoping to
escape the pressure of drowning in suffering memories.
Your words rip my life apart.
You are no longer saying these painful words out of anger,
You are now saying them because you want to see me
emotionally crash and become an android of depression and distress.
Life is not easy when you do this to me.
What would you do if it wasn't me?
What if it was you?
Categories:
pained, confusion, depression, friendship, girlfriend-boyfriend,
Form: Free verse
you didnt think itd come to this
did you.
you never expected how pained ive been
from the words shoved down my throat
choking me silent
making tears flow from my heart.
the one you scarred,
with your scorching black words.
you didnt expect youd be leaving me for my death
or that your ropes would hang me
and put a barrel in my mouth.
no it never would have come to this.
because it wasnt your fault
and it never is
because youve forgotten your words in my throat.
Categories:
pained, angst, death, sympathy, words,
Form: Free verse
Easy money goes from my pocket,as easily
as a man can climb out of the mouth of a
non moving rocket.My wallet is full of
many non-fluttering moth's,My arthritus
makes me move as slow as a slow
motioned tree sloth! Bang the drum slowly
as slow as sand,traveling down the neck
of an hour glass. I may be poor and i
may be slow,but alas i possess a high
falutin' habitual mannered like class!
Friends i may not have many,but i'll tell
you this-My wallet is held tighter than
o'le dead Jack Benny's! T'would be nice to
win that Power-ball lottery,For if it would
happen,i'd be so much more richer than
that actor by the name of Sean Connery!
Poetry flows from my finger-tips,down to
the o'le computer keyboard,These achin'
joints keep me at bay alot,but these
thoughts just jump up to the o'le
computer screen,Which keeps me
morally happily serene!Poets like to share
their love to good readers,because they
love to show off their powers as audience
pleasers!
01-14-2006'.
Categories:
pained, death, health, life, sad,
Form: I do not know?
I’ve been hurt
I’ve been inflicted
I’ve been made humane
I’ve been deceived
I’ve been struck
I’ve been stabbed in the back
I’ve been left alone in the dark
I’ve been left to cry
I’ve been inconsolable
I’ve been pained
I’ve been segregated
I’ve been pushed aside
I’ve been shoved
I’ve been blinded
I’ve been forsaken
I’ve been forgetful
I’ve been selfish
I’ve been stupid
I’ve been saved
I’ve been rebellious
I’ve been anxious
I’ve been a dogsbody
I’ve been desperate
I’ve been angered
I’ve been vexed
I’ve been taken for a fool.
Categories:
pained, angst, life, people,
Form: Free verse