Like A Ghost

A poem about how I view the world around me after the passing of my father.

Like a Ghost

Broken, 

Damaged, 

Hurt,

Lost

Floating through life

Like a ghost in the night

Looking, but not seeing

Listening, but not hearing

Hearts beating all around

But mine has stopped

The day you died

Mine died with you

The world around me moves

At an alarming rate of speed

But I am stuck in time

Stuck on your last breath

Grief is painful

Crippling at times

When the damaged and lost heart

Suddenly starts back up

It makes me want to scream

For someone to understand

The pain my heart feels

The loss that will always be

But few understand

Few seem to care

The ones who don't

Push me into dispare 

They cast their eyes on me

Judging my tears

But I pay them no mind

Most of the time

They don't know how I live

Or the pain that I feel

As I float throuh life

Like a ghost in the night

Author's Note

My father passed away a little over six months ago. This poem is an extention of my soul. It is my raw emotions and how I see the world around me at this time. I hope to one day get my zest for life back, but for the time being, the grief is much too crippling.

Reviews

[C_theSurrealist]

I like this poem not just because it's totally expressive yet the usage of figures of speech fits on what the concept was. The term "ghost" is a great symbol in a heart breaking poem.
I appreciate the flow of your poem. It really catches my heart and I could feel the grief when I read it.
Good job and continue writing.

[M Garcia]

I can feel the emotions throughout this. So sorry for your loss. Keep it up.

[Jibey]

This certainly captures the intensity of grief and the pain of loss...On a personal note, I do hope you find your zest for life again and feel positive about the future - as I'm sure your father would have wished.

[Chellie]

Thank you my dear friend. It has been difficult, but things are finally starting to look up and get back to some sort of normalcy. Ive been dying to write, but nothing comes to me.

[Darkswing]

This poem is a masterpiece! I'm in love with this poem. My heart beats to every word I read. You've done an amazing job with this! Your amazing and you have talent.

[Chellie]

Thank you so much. Your reviews are very much appreciated. And it was such a wonderful surprise to jump on here after having a somewhat emotional day and see all the love for my poetry.

[Darkswing]

Surprise!! Hehe! Your amazing at this!

[GwenLark]

I really felt every word. A lot of my writing is a way to cope with my mother's death and I have truly felt everything you put into this; eloquent and simple, but so powerful.

[Chellie]

Thank you so much. Writing is such a great way to get out those emotions. I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. Losing a parent is the hardest thing in the world.

[Amy]

My husband died in 2011. Was something I honestly didn't think I would make it through. this touches my heart. thanks for sharing!

[Abyss]

This is a very touching piece
Im so sorry for your loss Ik how it is to loose someone as close as a father

[Chellie]

Thank you so much. It is so hard, but we have to keep going.

[JackValor86]

True to yourself, its hard to critisize something raw and from the heart

[Coyote Poetry]

Hard to understand death of a parent. There words and faces cannot be forgotten. Your words honest and true. Made the reader feel the sadness and the loss. Thank you Chellie for sharing your words and your thoughts.
Coyote

[DANGER]

i really love how you organize things