Homeopathy

I was cold,

Hollow and empty...

I was here,

But not really there...

I was still,

And asleep,

In the snare...

Of despair.

On the run,

With no one behind me...

Just myself,

And the pain in my bones...

With no faith,

And no hope,

And no home...

All alone.

And I’ve been trying come lately,

But I’m down on my luck.

And some dreams may escape me,

But I will not give up.

And I was almost forgotten,

When they paid me no mind.

And I remember the moment,

As a victim of time.

I was chained,

By the fear of emotion...

I have ran,

From the guilt that I bear...

Now I’ll stay,

And I’ll fight,

Though I’m scared...

If I’m dared.

I have tried,

To shed my religion...

I called out,

To a god in my head...

But I was heard,

And I’m found,

By the real one instead...

We broke bread.

And I’ve been trying come lately,

But I’m down on my luck.

And some dreams may escape me,

But I will not give up.

And I was almost forgotten,

When they paid me no mind.

But I’m living the moment,

As a victim of time.

Don’t let go.

Hurt a little,

And let me know,

If the fear’s,

Too severe.

Don’t give in.

Hurt a little,

And let’s begin.

You can hide,

By my side.

Don’t concede.

Hurt a little.

It’s what you need.

I’ll be sure,

You’re secure.

Feel my love.

Just a little,

Will raise you up,

Through it all,

If you fall.

Sleep tonight.

Dream a little,

I’ll take up your fight,

In your head,

While you rest.

Author's Note

I've been working on a new book about dreams while still trying to publish my first one. This is a new one from the new book.

Reviews

[dan]

homeopath, having your medical salad tossed by familiar utensils...this referential imagery is used expertly throughout this piece. And what a result!! Your writing is very professionally presented, soft to the touch but with a threat of power if needed. That reads as stupid but it's been a long day, sorry.
GREAT job, Michael.
take care...dan

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you for reading and reviewing! Your words are very supportive and inspiring. And that was not stupid in the slightest, my friend,

[Jessa Leigh Hamilton]

MICHAEL I NEED TO MEET YOU, this is the first one I read and I am in love with the way you write! Do you have music to this? Or would you ever consider being a musician too? I LOVE THE WAY YOU WRITE!! I want to go check out your first poetry book!!

xxxoxoxox

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Wow! Thank you so much, Jessa! Your kind words made my day! Thank you for checking out my book! And it's funny that you mentioned music, because I recently started a music project and Started writing some demos. I'm almost done mixing my first demo and I was going to post the lyrics and link to it on here within the next week! Pick really can't thank you enough for all your support.

[Lyn Anderson]

A complex and interesting view of life -- I stumble a bit upon the line "I have been trying come lately" -- is it a twist on Johnny Come Lately?

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thanks for the read, my friend. Yea, it's a twist on that.

[Great Aunt Astri]

This sounds as though it has come straight from your muse. And, yes, I connect with the sentiment! It always gives one a 'safe' feeling when we believe there is someone who 'Will take up your fight, In your head, While you rest.' Thank you for this poem.

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you for reading and for the great review!

[Corbin Driver]

Great poem, I like reading poems like this one! Great work!

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you, my friend!

[Lotus Flower]

I love the steady flow of this, this writing is easily relatable, great job

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you for all of your constant support, my friend!

[Amber Lily]

This is fantastic. It reminds me of how difficult it can be to pull yourself from sadness and self doubt. But if you hold on to that little bit of hope, it can take you places. This poem has great direction, well done :)

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you so much, Amber, for your great review and for all of your amazing support!

[Amber Lily]

You are most welcome :)

[Lauren_The_Awesome]

Very good in words and rhythm. I liked this alot.

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you very much, Lauren!

[Anna]

This was very intriguing to read. You have a good sense of feeling. I liked this.

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you, Anna Marie! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[Coyote Poetry]

Gentle and kind thoughts and words in the poetry.
"Feel my love.
Just a little,
Will raise you up,
Through it all,
If you fall."
I like the flow of thoughts leading to the very good ending. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you, Coyote! I always appreciate your reviews!

[Coyote Poetry]

My pleasure and you are welcome my friend.