Hello (An Introduction)

By Melankolia

I realize that in my haste,
To write and post and share;
I have not taken time or thought,
To say hello to you.

Hello, hello, world within worlds,
A community unbound by structure.
A home for the fallen, the struck down, and the broken
Reveling in our misshapen perfection.

Hail to you! The world awaits,
Here in these pages of Time.
Your words, your emotions pour down like rain,
An escape from a cold world long fallen.

Who am I?  I am nothing,
No name in a world full of labels.
For what is a name but another hard chain,
That now holds us back from becoming?

My name says everything and nothing at all.
Melancholy man on the hill.
With hourglass eyes, I see life as it dies,
The Beauty of Suffering within.

Weep not for my sorrow, for within it lies strength,
The power of pen and of paper.

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(Thank you for your kindness thus far.  I look forward to continuing my journey here with you.  The world is a cruel place, and we all have our demons.  This is the first place that I have found respite from the storm, with openness and shared vision resounding.)

-M-

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Copyright 2014 Melankolia
Published on Saturday, February 22, 2014.     Filed under: "Personal" and "Poetry"

Author's Note:

Greetings from the light and shadow...
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  • Allen On Saturday, February 22, 2014, Allen (165)By person wrote:

    hello to you. this really is a great place isnt it? this may be the first thing ive read of yours but i think im going to like you so write away

  • Melankolia On Monday, February 24, 2014, Melankolia (46)By person wrote:

    Thank you!

  • PoetessDarkly On Saturday, February 22, 2014, PoetessDarkly (700)By person wrote:

    Hi-dee ho there Mr Melankolia welcome to dark poetry.......I love your work bunches

  • Melankolia On Monday, February 24, 2014, Melankolia (46)By person wrote:

    Thank you, and likewise...

  • A former member wrote: hey there...love you already.

  • Melankolia On Saturday, February 22, 2014, Melankolia (46)By person wrote:

    I find myself on your page a lot...the feeling is mutual.

  • Syncretism On Saturday, February 22, 2014, Syncretism (35)By person wrote:

    I take your words to heart Mel. Welcome, and that may you be at ease within these shadows! Good to have you here :)

  • Melankolia On Saturday, February 22, 2014, Melankolia (46)By person wrote:

    My words are your words. The cycle continues.....thank you!

  • soul_versing On Saturday, February 22, 2014, soul_versing (882)By person wrote:

    Strong introduction, sir. I rather enjoyed your perception of this dark valley, and may you never get lost. .giggles. Welcome... Bows- Scholar

  • Melankolia On Saturday, February 22, 2014, Melankolia (46)By person wrote:

    My thanks, light-walker, for the guidance and the time. The valley is dark, but it can't stay this way forever... :)

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