Bleeding Poetry

Because blood isn't enough.

It’s nights like this -

All silent and serene,

That my mind shrieks

As I bleed rivers of poetry.

 

Words rip at my wrists

From the inside, outward

Like jagged pieces of a broken mirror,

Shattered by my tortured soprano.

 

Rhymes burn through me,

Acid flowing through my veins

As rhythmic tears stream down

Agony scorched cheeks.

 

Prose propels needle

After toxin tipped needle

Through each and every nerve,

Jolting twinge to each transition.

 

Then… the punctuation clots

With a sudden burst of sympathy,

And as the pain ebbs away

I can relish in numb rapture.

Author's Note

Because this is what happens when I pull an all nighter and am left alone with my thoughts.

Reviews

[Adreamer's Bluejay]

Thank you for being so honest with us as readers about what it means to you to be a poet. Thank you for capturing the true essence of what writing is to you and just how important it is to you and all who come across your words. I think this is a beautiful piece and it leaves an impact quite unlike any other. The word choice is absolutely stunning and the way your voice shines through every word is absolutely stunning. The flow is spot on and the style (as simple as it was) definitely kept the piece in tact. Great job.

phenomenally penned.

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you so much for your kind words, I am so glad you came across this one. Writing is truly one of the best outlets I have ever had, and I felt that I had to illustrate this. =)

[Blake Fodor]

Your words are heartfelt and written very touchingly. The flow is smooth.

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks Blake.

[Shadow Paradox]

The dark clouds of the mind is opened when it is time to vent and spill out razor words unto the paper. Where ink and fabric combines into something deeper than the meaning itself. Placed like a cloak around the Poetess soul. I have felt this way many times. Brought back memories when reading. Nicely penned.

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you kindly Shadow, I am glad you were able to relate.

[Rita L. Sev]

You have captured and unleashed a Poet's truth, Ashira. Excellent write!

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks you so much Rita!

[Fenix Flight]

O-O Oh My Goddess!! this is just... AMAZING! I am so in love with this poem!!!!!!!! its amazing. the pain is so raw and livid! this is amazing!!!! Oh Wow

[Ashira Macy]

Aw, thank you Fenix, you are so sweet! Glad you liked it!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your poem overwhelmingly lived up to its title.

"Like jagged pieces of a broken mirror,
Shattered by my tortured soprano."

Very impressive work, Ashira!

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you Kelly, so glad you liked it!

[Lyn Anderson]

I like this. A nice blend of rich imagery and metaphor, a good write.

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks KL!

[Hasan Hersi]

Fantastic imagery and i especially like the personification "punctuation clots"!! I like this piece as I can relate to how your were feeling a bit, I really like this one :)

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks so much, I am happy you enjoyed it!

[Latifa]

very creative piece, I guess you felt all that during the process of writing your wonderful poetry.

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks so much!

[Mayank]

A very dark way of describing the words ringing in your head, those painful words which actually control our thought process or the result of left alone thoughts.

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks Mayank

[anne]

its dark and painful to read yet wonderful... :))

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks Anne!