Cold Comfort

By Hands_Around_My_Throat

Searching, seeking

Some salvation

Witless wonders

Without elation,

No love- just loss

And escalation.

Across your arm

You have some scars

They trap you in

Like prison bars-

They are a badge

Of bleeding emotion-

A constant reminder

Of your devotion,

Fuck her thoughtless

Proclamation,

A would be lover’s

declaration,

She said love

but lovers lie.

Emotions fizzle

and they die.

I can’t explain-

it can’t be shown.

But either way

you’re still alone.

So take cement

and fill the cracks.

She took your heart,

so take it back.

Make it hard,

more stone than glass,

In time your pain

will come to pass,

Someday she’ll get

what she is due.

To be alone and lonely,

just like you.

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Published on Monday, March 19, 2012. Filed under: "Poetry"

Author's Note:

I was trying to comfort a friend today, and I think I failed. I just wish that broken hearts could have more logic than they do...

Comments on "Cold Comfort"

On Thursday, November 28, 2013, purr_verse (1059) wrote:

This is really damn good. Great rhythm, powerful piece.
On Thursday, January 24, 2013, ANGELSLAYER (118) wrote:

Its so much easier not to be human. Emotions erode, let in decay. Left feeling bitter...... it's better your way. Nice work
A former member wrote: Absolutely lovely play of words to portray such a beautiful heartbreak.
On Tuesday, March 20, 2012, Gray Vision (425) wrote:

I guess it all depends on the person, and how hurt they really are in a given moment. It all makes sense though, the more hurt that person, the harder it is to get through to them but then again everyone's different and this may not apply to all. Despite not being able to comfort your friend you at least tried and there's no fault or shame in that. Hopefully they'll understand in time, until then just keep being you. Thank you for sharing =)
On Tuesday, March 20, 2012, Hands_Around_My_Throat (67) wrote:

Thanks. I just didn't know what to say. Heart break is awful, but life goes on, and eventually you fall in love again, even against your better judgement, but that's just life. Wanting to end it all without love is romantic and all, but it won't bring you any future happiness and it will just hurt the ones who love you.
On Monday, March 19, 2012, Squishy (32) wrote:

this is wonderfull i love everbit its well said and well done .
On Monday, March 19, 2012, dwells (4284) wrote:

Agreeing with all you say and so much more tha't's left unsaid, well done.
A former member wrote: absolutely shitastic, loved it. More, more, more.