Life of a Poem

By Crysa

Pouring my heart and soul onto paper,
so you can read,
these words I savor.

To truly see who I am,
who I try to be,
and maybe even understand.

Without judgment, will you relate,
to the parts of me,
I cant escape?

Only through blood and tears,
can I express,
my many fears.

To one thing or another,
my feelings show through.
No longer will I suffer,

For a few moments, at least,
I know relief.
The burden, released.

Overcome by tunnel vision,
blind to everything,
but my heart's admissions.

So many things coursing through,
confusion so strong,
drowned by truth,

spilling, from a broken dam,
similar, to myself,
everything that I am.

Pressure against my last restraint,
faltering quickly,
'til nothing remains.

Claiming a right for recognition,
standing out, these feelings,
thoughts, and questions.

It makes no difference to me,
make of it what you will.
This is ME you see

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Copyright 2005 Crysa
Published on Monday, September 19, 2005.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • A former member wrote: This was intense! The opening line: "Pouring my heart and soul onto paper, so you can read, these words I savor" grabbed ahold of my attention and never let go. The emotions are powerful and its a very honest poem. I liked the through blood and tears line too and the tunnel-vision was a great use of imagery. Keep writing!

  • Eric On Monday, June 11, 2007, Eric (77)By person wrote:

    Wonderfully written! I know how this feels.

  • A former member wrote: I can really relate to this. for quite a while, poetry was the only thing i could trust to reveal my dark soul to. Great Job!

  • blue On Monday, September 19, 2005, blue (1409)By person wrote:

    This was wonderfully written and honest.. my compliments to you. ~b

  • Philla On Monday, September 19, 2005, Philla (95)By person wrote:

    This is beautiful! Wonderful wording and flow. So much talent and wonder. Lovely babe. -*Philla*-

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