Shallow Soul

Life isn't always what you expect.

Walls press upon me; each stress a burden.
Where is my castle and canopy bed?
When did my perfect prince gallop on by?
Whisper the secrets to free me from life.

No sparkling tiara rests on my head.
Ne’er shall I bathe in petals from roses.
Numb, I hide from hopeless reality.
No one to hear screams of desperation.

Inch by inch the world eats my shallow soul.
I’m being taken over by the fear.
Inside my heart beats a hollow rhythm.
Infantile dreams of Eden dissipate.

Say the sacred words to end this cruel curse.
Struggling against my own sad existence,
Sickened by the dreams I dared to hold dear.
Someone save me from myself; grasp my hand.

Open the door; guide me out of this hell.
Over mountains and forests, I will crawl.
Oh, let me breathe without strangulation,
Oxygen uncorrupted, pure as birth.

Princess of pain, I long to leave this throne.
Put behind me thoughts of lost fairy tales.
Provide the strength to conquer the battle.
Pick me up, ‘fore darkness swallows me whole.

Reviews

[Damien Ridge]

It seems we're polluted with delusional fantasies as a kid... Gonna be famous and rich, stories of princesses and royalty. Makes us dream of being that, taking away from what we do already have. But to the main point of the poem, I sense a longing for a better life, better feelings, more control.. "Provide the strength to conquer the battle" Shows you know it's not right, and that there is better out there. Takes time, lots of it, but better is out there. Thanks for sharing!

[Lea4]

Thanks so much for the read and review. I wrote this a long time ago. Trying to remember what was going on then.

Thanks again!

[Seeker]

For me, this poem is about hope trumping despair. And that is as it should be, not the other way round. Good piece!

[Karmee]

This is wonderful, love the imagery throughout,
tells a wonderful story in this. excellent writing