Sinking

By Lord Kalgalath





I walk on,


carrying my cross, my stone, my burden
slogging through endless mire,
ever deeper

but i walk on

death would be a welcome release,
a rest from my endless task
ever harder

still i walk on

deeper and deeper into this horrid land
up to my neck in sludge
ever filthier

and yet i walk on

over my head, now the sun is gone,
no lights to lead the way
ever darker

walking one walking on

i beg for release, for rest ans i suffocate
in over my head for so long now, and no one notices
ever unseen

I walk on


though i so badly wish to rest

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Copyright 2004 Bestrafer Engel
Published on Thursday, September 23, 2004.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • Intoxicating Delirium On Tuesday, December 22, 2015, Intoxicating Delirium (273)By person wrote:

    I'm blown away by this, hopelessness and persistence. Just for more hopelessness. I feel this, great write :)

  • sIo On Saturday, February 12, 2005, sIo (898)By person wrote:

    jesus...this is so painful. i'm almost to the point where i cannot read anymore of your writing but i continue reguardless.

  • Angst Queen On Saturday, December 11, 2004, Angst Queen (370)By person wrote:

    Its painful, very very painful, but that fact that you trudge on and don't give up makes things a bit better, despite your suffering

  • A former member wrote: oh god, now this was wow...this is awesome. I've felt this feeling so many times and for so long and you put it into words that my tounge just could not find. Good write :)

  • Malice In Wonderland On Sunday, October 3, 2004, Malice In Wonderland (976)By person wrote:

    I can totally feel this, itd my life lately and its painful to see one so close to my heart be able to know the feeling so well....enough said*Kisses your cheek and wanders off* Scholar

  • Dommi On Tuesday, September 28, 2004, Dommi (95)By person wrote:

    I completely identified with this Dev, I hope things get better for you. I'm here for ya.

  • Seraphic On Sunday, September 26, 2004, Seraphic (209)By person wrote:

    this brought the death of christ to mind...to carry your own death on your back, that's a burden. Depressing...and frustrating, something about the persistence and all we do is go in circles. good write *~seraphic~*

  • elisa On Saturday, September 25, 2004, elisa (1595)By person wrote:

    when I read this earlier it felt like you were painting a picture of me...damn I couldn't have said it better myself:) elisa

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