Jake Staffeld : Writing

Self Inflicted

Self Inflicted

A Poem by Jake Staffeld


I have a darkness inside meIt manifests in my violenceI hope you never seeThese things in my silenceThat betray my hatredIt's hard to controlPain can ..
Searching

Searching

A Poem by Jake Staffeld


As it falls apart A red sun rises Trudge the darkened ground Never stop searching Even if you've given up looking For that one thing That makes ..
Left alone

Left alone

A Poem by Jake Staffeld


After everything caves inThe world has crumbledInto a city of grayAnd the rain no longer stingsLies led you downFriends let you goFalling apart in the..
Until the end

Until the end

A Poem by Jake Staffeld


Young and in loveWe swore to stayTight as dovesAs fate held swayUntil the endOlder and strugglingHolding on even soLet hardship singBefore I let goTo ..
So it is

So it is

A Poem by Jake Staffeld


TrustedReveredLovedBefore thenPriorTo yourIndiscretionSo it isThat you Take us downWe toppleIn shock and aweWarfare seems almost easierThan befriendin..
Stories

Stories

A Poem by Jake Staffeld


Run ReleaseWhat is withinShadow in shadowsA general emotion Not rage nor joySomething unnamedInventedImaginedCreatedDark on blackDeepest starless nigh..
Pedestal of the Sun

Pedestal of the Sun

A Poem by Jake Staffeld


Just when you feel aloneWe're there for youSee the shining sunIt burns for youSometimesWe're all sadWhen we forgetThe happy daysAnd the smilesThese st..
Turn Away

Turn Away

A Poem by Jake Staffeld


This is a needDeep down in the heartOf my beingI can't help itYou look so beautiful it hurtsTo think that I could be your equalSeems a fallacy of imme..
Lost causes

Lost causes

A Poem by Jake Staffeld


I think this is my favorite poem I've ever written.