To Live In The Shadows

By GothicBlack

I’m the kind of person
That sits in the dark
Waiting for the light
But when it comes
I’m blinded

Laid bare
The truth hurts

And my wounds still bleed
Can’t you see I’m dying
Decaying in front of you
Suffocating in silences
Sick from all the people
The constant chatter
Rattling in my brain

Scarred for life
I’ll forever hide

I wish I could crawl
Find a cave for a home
Where I can be left alone
To drown in my own self petty
Self-worry, self-destruction
Self-loathing,
Lonesome,
Lonely

Take a breath

For I can’t breathe
I’m lost within the darkness of me

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Published on Friday, March 30, 2007. Filed under: "Depressed" and "Poetry"

Comments on "To Live In The Shadows"

On Sunday, June 10, 2018, Poeticexorcism (84) wrote:

I can definitely relate, been there many times. Great read!
A former member wrote: best poem I've read today, thank you for this wonderful poem can relate to in every line.
On Thursday, April 19, 2007, DarkDruidess (313) wrote:

your words creep up slowly then slam theirselves against my heart...incredible write...
On Thursday, April 19, 2007, DarkDruidess (313) wrote:

Oh, btw I was rereading a lot of your "old"er works...from years ago, and isn't it sad that there is way too many "expired memebers" in our old stuff.
On Thursday, April 19, 2007, torn_beauty (77) wrote:

I can totally relate. I like the way you wrote it and the form. different. Surely not rambling.
On Thursday, April 12, 2007, mywristshurt (405) wrote:

breath taking it is.. all of this was so... not a word for it.. all your writing and i go speechless.. its simply beautiful
On Saturday, March 31, 2007, birdwell (138) wrote:

brilliant emotion, it’s regretful so many feel this way (including me), i'm not sure what it takes to be part of the chattering streaks rushing by ~db~
A former member wrote: truely a magnificent piece.. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. fave'd it!!!