Self Vs. Self

By Soulseeker

I washed away the tears with a sense of dignity,
the difficulty or regaining ground is times by infinity.
I hid my pain behind a wall,
I no longer stand, but only crawl.
I once played the cards I was delt.
I painted on my smile no matter how I felt.
Now I feel emotionally drained,
nothing was acomplished nor was it gained.
There was once so many things I admired,
now I am restless and my brain is tired.
I was always able to help thoses who were burned,
I taught them lessons but I never learned.
It's sad to say that I am my own worst enemy,
hating myself is a natural tendency.
Some would say these feelings are normal for teens,
that we make simplicity turn to dramatic scenes.
This for me is an every day obsession,
I fucking hate myself.. That's my confession.
How could anyone love this empty bag of bones?
They couldn't.. I was put here to fight alone.
Maybe my problem is I can't love until I love myself,
yet I have no desire.. I'm stubborn and refuse help.
I'll close me up in my thoughts and leave this behind,
destiny and fate will guide me to claim what is mine.
This Self Vs. Self game is offically my best ability,
may God himself carry to to tranquility.

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Copyright 2004 Soulseeker
Published on Thursday, July 29, 2004.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • A former member wrote: you hit the target on this one its amazing and i am in complete awe of how much i can relate....word for word you had me captivated

  • HeadpatSlut On Friday, April 2, 2010, HeadpatSlut (259)By person wrote:

    ja, this is amazing, it really hit hoe when you talked about fighting alone and being unable to learn, despite helping others, really deep and well-written, write on! Scholar

  • A former member wrote: This is extreme and aptly named! Amazing composition! Scholar

  • A former member wrote: I agree w/ONEANDLONELY. I hope you'll remember the things you told me, along w/the things I said to you. ~Shane~ Scholar

  • A former member wrote: That was a very good piece...I liked it alot, good job. Scholar

  • ONEANDLONELY On Thursday, August 12, 2004, ONEANDLONELY (117)By person wrote:

    there is a great big space for your poetry in me.

  • Zahtsk On Tuesday, August 3, 2004, Zahtsk (26)By person wrote:

    I understand for I am the same way ~ Zack

  • sixsixnine On Sunday, August 1, 2004, sixsixnine (477)By person wrote:

    i feel like i can trully relate .. tired of my shit so it was me i was against... trully awesome the way you capture that here*669*

  • MABUS On Saturday, July 31, 2004, MABUS (20)By person wrote:

    i can relate alot to this poem, the whole self v self issue

  • Whisper On Friday, July 30, 2004, Whisper (112)By person wrote:

    This is a very touching write. I could feel the emotion put into it. -Lich-

  • A former member wrote: haha its good that you've gotten over this...it scared me a little....but very powerfull write! :D *Kayle*

  • A former member wrote: this is beautiful..write on :)

  • ONEANDLONELY On Thursday, July 29, 2004, ONEANDLONELY (117)By person wrote:

    honesty with thyself is sooo good....being able to put it into words that all can relate to is a gift...write on...

  • Soulseeker On Thursday, July 29, 2004, Soulseeker (108)By person wrote:

    By the way everyone... This is where I use to be... For the new and improved check out my profile for details! Bethany

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