The Calm

She cries unheard

in the night.

Wishing, just once

for release from the fight.

A constant battle rages on

within her heart.

Of which she can not win

yet can not stop.

She tears and shreds

at unseen hands.

Screams out at

voices inside her head.

Reaching and grasping

at what is not there.

Wishing there was

just this once

someone there.

Closing her eyes

with a deep sigh

as arms draw her in

and hold her tight.

The calm eases

and heals her whole

with the warmth of 

the love shared

within her heart.

Reviews

[MachinaWriter]

Beautiful. The elegance of this poem is certain and gripping. From hopelessness to healing, powerful to pleasant. Thanks for sharing this. ^^

[GMHeft]

thank you *smiles* I am going through a difficult time and this is my release.. my sanity

[MachinaWriter]

I know that feeling. I, too, have been going through a hard time lately. I recently lost my apartment, then wrecked my car and broke my ankle, so I've also been out of work until it heals. Writing and my fiance pretty much keep me sane lol

[Kelsey]

The end of this is beautiful. I love that it ends so calmly. As I was reading it I began to feel the same way, but the closer I got to the end, the calmer I became. Great job.

[GMHeft]

Thank you!! my desire is to bring emotion, visualization for the person reading it... to let them live for just a moment in my mind's eye.