Broken Branches

She almost fell.

The twisted branches

of mangled trees

that suffered lightning

call to me

I know what they want

they know what I need

so I tie myself a noose

to do as I please

the boughs are sleek

I slip and slide

letting my life

flash before my eyes

the perfect knot

I place my rope

neck in coil
I’ve lost all hope

the steps are few

and mine to take

but moments before

the branches break

through the clouds

the suns rays shine

I’m scared to live

this life of mine

my breath is shallow

my heart is weak

this grey world

just seems so bleak

but a broken branch

is just the sign

to stop myself

to save my life.

Reviews

[HWinter]

You are a really good writer. Your pieces were a little dark for me but I understand writing as an expression of emotion and it seems to be sadness that inspires you, or isolation, or misery...I am really curious to see what you would come up with if you took inspiration from a lighter place in one of your pieces. Regardless, your passion really shines through your work. This one and Inner Beauty were my favourite (you tricked me in the end there though with Inner Beauty...so positive until the end! Sigh! haha). Keep it up!

[InternalNirvana]

Thank you so much love, I really appreciate it. I know my pieces are a bit dark, which is strange as really I'm a very happy person. Perhaps I'll try writing a more lighthearted poem, again I thank you so much (:

[HWinter]

Glad to hear you are happy...you have much to be happy about with just how talented you are. I will be checking back for that new piece ;)

[InternalNirvana]

Why thank you, I don't think I'm that talented really. I'll be attempting one now, hopefully I can meet your happiness standards (;

[HWinter]

haha this post makes me happy :)...looking foward to it!

[InternalNirvana]

I posted a rather happy one - hope you enjoy (:

[~a.wall~]

This is very well written. The poem in itself flows well and has a lot of meaning to it. Definitely worth publishing

[Meg Craft]

This is amazing! It flows together quite nicely and, overall, is a very powerful poem. Great job

[InternalNirvana]

thank you so much, I greatly appreciate it

[Meg Craft]

No problem!