lifeless

lifeless

but not dead

alive and well

but not okay

disinterest

lonely

it is just me

and the ghosts that haunt me

and my music

the only thing

that gives my life color

it is cool water

on a hot summer's day

it is a cup of cocoa 

on a cold winter's night

the one thing that gives color to my cheeks

instead of letting me go pale

Author's Note

Sorry I disappeared for a few weeks. I hope you all had a good holiday. I needed a break because of my physical and emotional health, but hopefully I'm back now.

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

be well!! the holidays are especially difficult for many more than most of us imagine .. for me these lines are especially deeply felt:
"alive and well
but not okay"
we do what we can .. its the giving up that kills .. not the difficulty .. love to you bro! do be well!
E.

[Ma'at]

thank you very much

[Troy Henson]

Keep on with the writing...it helps.

[Amber Lily]

Music is the one thing that has the power to touch us, no matter how we feel. You don't realize how powerful it really is until your lying in bed hating everything.
A truthful write, great job :)

[Ian Gilmour]

This has a really unique flow to it, almost a bounce, which is really difficult to do and, when done right, makes for an awesome read. Well done.

[Ma'at]

thank you :)

[MsJewel]

So much emotion in so few words. Well done.
Welcome back!

:) Julie

[Ma'at]

Thank you!

[Matching Socks]

Very moving poem, and relatable. I hope the new year brings good things your way.
Chin up sweetie.

[Ma'at]

Thank you, i hope so too

[Laura Lynn]

I think lettuce is better than hot cocoa, although as a kid I remember really thinking of hot chocolate, Swiss miss as sustenance, I dont' know it's confusing maybe it really is, I live in fear of not having enough greens though