Fear is so real when on your knees
the black voice of your mental affliction
beckoning
a softer corruption’s race against time
power immaculate and strangely sinister
tonight rinse the touch
rot is contagious, inner pain
contagion of strength borne by walking saviour
eyes staring dead with blank visions
of lust
princess sleeps her dream
actuality slips under spell
comfort taken from 4 pounds of steel
murder dancing into your world
if you would like to die
here is the lesson plan: it’s so easy
just one simple step
Why can love not be as elementary?
face coloured whetstone
teardrop sandstorm
minutes are hours and never is it all good
green earthen fires rip the pages of your story
to shatter truth leaving only the beginning
crystal splinters piercing skull
tides of pestilence flooding mind
worth of the leper subsiding
pleasure found without meat for the predators
greed is prevalent in wine of lifesblood
fills the cup of hearth and home
taste the nectar if you dare
curse the damned thrice over
people with coin think they can
treat everything like shit
because they glitter like diamonds
not all can be bought, appraisal priceless
death by a million whispers
your wealth will not save you when
upset balance of peace
war with the winds and rain
tears find pale cheeks
unwilled they come
sorrow on drugs
reality must be the most depressing part of life
when you come to know
salvation cannot be purchased
with your fool’s gold
Wonderful. Yet another great poem. “[D]eath by a thousand whipsers.” Great line.
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Thank you for reading!
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To quote Morrissey: “I have spent my whole life in ruins, because of people who are nice.”
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He’s a such great lyricist
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“Farewell to cheerless marshes
Hemmed in like a boar between arches
Her very lowness with a head in a sling
I’m truly sorry, but it sounds like a wonderful thing”
One of the best.
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This is an exquisite write.
“reality must be the most depressing part of life
when you come to know
salvation cannot be purchased
with your fool’s gold” – pure brilliance.
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Thank you Nicole, I’m honored. It is very rewarding to be recognized by a talented poet such as yourself.
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Was thinking today how mental health has been ‘reduced’ to parody and more needs to be shared of the actual meat of how it feels to live with say, anxiety or depression. Some will say, focus only on the positive. I disagree. It is easy to write about beautiful things. It is easy to like beautiful things. It is harder to write about harder things and harder still to read about harder things, we all want to feel happy and well but the reality is, many suffer in silence, and the more we know of their experience the more we can grow in empathy and care and make the world a little less difficult to exist in. Poems like this help – a lot. They help those who understand that feeling, to feel a little less alone.
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thank you Candice. I totally agree, mental health, and I include addiction in this, still carries taboo even in today’s society. I hope that what I write conveys how those of us who suffer from anxiety and depression feel, and that it is an equal opportunity killer. It can get anyone, any where, from any walk of life.
You know, it’s funny you should say, because I don’t think I can write about beautiful things! I’ve tried before and it all turns out awful!
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You spoke to me with this poem.
I relate so much to this – that I am going through a low depression as of late.
It’s still hard and I try to be strong. I think you know what I am talking about.
I love everything about this poem and you spoke to my heart and I listen to every emotion you poured into your work. Much respect to you my friend. 🙂
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thanks so much Charlie. I understand where you are. Life is hard enough without being at war with yourself. Artist’s curse, the touch of madness, yeah? Be well and thank you. As always I deeply appreciate your support my friend.
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Yes, I am in total agreement with you on this.
Always here to show support my friend. 🙂
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Amazing use of words and thoughts. Make me want to write. I need strong poetry to awake my mind.
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Thanks so much John. It’s always an honor to inspire others, especially those you admire! I appreciate you my friend 🙏
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I enjoy your work my friend and you are welcome.
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Reblogged this on johncoyote and commented:
Please rread and enjoy the work of a talented writer.
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