Empath

By Nehema




Drowning in your abyss
Addicted to the tragedy
Longing for death's kiss
Preferring it to conformity

The horror of depression
Intense emotional pleasure
Will you hear my confession?
Your pain is my treasure

Years of lying dormant
Of nothingness being felt
Now addicted to the torment
Your torment being dealt

Eye only half open upon waking
Numbness settles like a cloak
Around my body as it stops shaking
Waving away the fog and smoke

Desolation replaced fear
The trees are all crying
Why am I still here?
Is it even worth trying?

That moment you were with me
Seems so long ago
Were we never meant to be?
It seems the answer is no

You said you believe in fate
I thought that's how you found me
When you wanted me for a mate
Supportive you made me happy

Looking in the mirror
And hating all I see
Lying eyes and ugliness
Stares right through me

Through my many masks I shuffle
Searching for the particular one
That will get me through today
Moot point, seems there are none

Empathic by nature
In love with you I fell
Addicted to strong emotion
Gladly I followed you to hell

Not able to stay under
My character won't allow
As I climb into the shower
Wash away the darkness for now

The cold water is numbing
I feel desolation retreat
My true self emerging
As my body absorbs heat

Reality returns quickly
Understanding dawns clear
My strength I lend to you
My love replacing your fear

I may not be able to 'fix it'
But alone I'll never leave you
My heart is yours forever
The love I give is true







...

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Copyright 2012 Robyn Layne
Published on Thursday, December 27, 2012.     Filed under: "Tribute" and "Poetry"
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  • syzygy On Wednesday, March 22, 2017, syzygy (44)By person wrote:

    The hardest part about being an empath is finding where others end and we begin. It's so fluid that sometimes we can't even tell that we're absorbing another. This does well to express all the facets of what it means for us, the great cost we pay. I like the way it ends, because every single last bit of what we are is true, and that is what is most misunderstood.

  • A former member wrote: Amazing work, I just got swept up in the imagery and emotions as I read.

  • Intoxicating Delirium On Wednesday, February 13, 2013, Intoxicating Delirium (273)By person wrote:

    "gladly I followed you to hell".. I love that. This is an amazing poem!

  • Ortolan On Wednesday, February 6, 2013, Ortolan (214)By person wrote:

    So much of this seems so familiar.Excellent.

  • Artanis On Thursday, January 31, 2013, Artanis (56)By person wrote:

    this is great. just amazing...nowords. I have no words...

  • A former member wrote: your amazing!

  • Devilish On Wednesday, January 2, 2013, Devilish (2633)By person wrote:

    Mmmmmmm.. lovely.. Scholar

  • PoetessDarkly On Monday, December 31, 2012, PoetessDarkly (693)By person wrote:

    awesome love this! your imagery and flow is spot on. :)

  • Strataic On Saturday, December 29, 2012, Strataic (99)By person wrote:

    Lovely, because choosing a mask...only works for a short while... Be yourself, and your love will be true... Nice sad under tones in this one :) thanks Scholar

  • Nehema On Monday, December 31, 2012, Nehema (958)By person wrote:

    Thanks Ciph, all my masks are me, I have many facets and some serve me well, others...not so much, lol Scholar

  • Markus Darkscribe On Saturday, December 29, 2012, Markus Darkscribe (60)By person wrote:

    Yes, very nice. Almost missed this one. there has been a lot of activity on the site lately. So have empathy for me. Luv ya.....:]

  • Nehema On Saturday, December 29, 2012, Nehema (958)By person wrote:

    My empathy knows no bounds, unfortunately for my heart that is under fire seems. Love you too Mr DS Scholar

  • dwells On Friday, December 28, 2012, dwells (4177)By person wrote:

    Now you're steaming up the bathroom mirror again! So good to see you posting and I walked a few of these same miles myself, cheers!

  • Nehema On Friday, December 28, 2012, Nehema (958)By person wrote:

    I'm on a roll thanks to the class I think. These are some long miles on treacherous paths and me barefoot...lol. At least I'm learning my footing, although some lessons are more costly than others - XXOO Scholar

  • FadedBlues On Friday, December 28, 2012, FadedBlues (2096)By person wrote:

    ...this is dynamite, Robyn. love is a raging fever, cold showers are good medicine...

  • Nehema On Friday, December 28, 2012, Nehema (958)By person wrote:

    Thanks faded, that's all I've been taking for a while now...lol Scholar

  • BetaWolfinVA On Thursday, December 27, 2012, BetaWolfinVA (791)By person wrote:

    Harsh harsh mirror... was ravens lifeline... and when she was ready she cast me adrift... and all i camein contact with when i thought i was normal again suffered Scholar

  • Nehema On Friday, December 28, 2012, Nehema (958)By person wrote:

    Wow, thanks for that, and thanks for reading me - XXOO Scholar

  • A former member wrote: I love this robyn,. the last stanza is perfect...*hugs* Scholar

  • Nehema On Friday, December 28, 2012, Nehema (958)By person wrote:

    I love you Jadie, thanks for the most amazing friendship I've had in years, *hugs back* Scholar

  • A former member wrote: Woah, this is a powerful piece. I am totally digging the vibe here. Nice one indeed :) Scholar

  • Nehema On Friday, December 28, 2012, Nehema (958)By person wrote:

    Thanks Def, it was a powerful and painful moment of realization for me, glad it got across - XXOO Scholar

  • Star On Thursday, December 27, 2012, Star (879)By person wrote:

    beautiful and painful! love can hurt like hell! it'll be your heaven in time! much love :)

  • Nehema On Friday, December 28, 2012, Nehema (958)By person wrote:

    Thanks Bran, one step at a time... Scholar

  • Stephanie Sideways On Thursday, December 27, 2012, Stephanie Sideways (276)By person wrote:

    Beautiful and heartfelt! I connect deeply with this! Glad I stopped by a read it! Thanks!

  • Nehema On Friday, December 28, 2012, Nehema (958)By person wrote:

    Thanks Stephanie, I appreciate you taking the time, glad you enjoyed - XXOO Scholar

  • With love_Crow On Thursday, December 27, 2012, With love_Crow (82)By person wrote:

    I liked your words about shuffling through masks and then coming out as your true self. Simply inspiring. Go on!

  • Nehema On Friday, December 28, 2012, Nehema (958)By person wrote:

    Try as we might to hide, sometimes we just can't. Thanks for reading me and the comment - XXOO Scholar

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