Killing Fields

Inspired by a song by Evanescence.

How can you possibly fix me

When I'm not the one who's broken?

Brackish words bring salty tears

A mind, unhinged and angry, spills out poison

And launches crushing words over my defenses

Like a trebuchet

 

I refuse to run and hide

 

You play games with me

Don't change the rules to suit your desires

Joust with honor instead of deceit

Lunge, parry, thrust a point of logic

Wait your turn

 

I will not give ground

 

You're wasting time

Because you think I'm kidding

You don't laugh unless it's hurting me

A chuckle, a guffaw, a snort and a smirk

This time the joke's on you

 

I am not here to amuse

 

The entire world is hiding

While we unleash our fury on each other

The universe takes a breath and hopes

Two hearts spent with fear

It's all been for nothing

 

Because you're not real

Reviews

[DarkAngelWriter]

You listen to Evanescence??

The piece was great but I still can't get over the description...

Evanescence???

[Susan S.]

I HATE angst poetry! That being said, this is darn decent work. It conveys the feelings vividly and it holds those who read it enthralled. It paints a new emotion in you and seals it with the last line. WOW.

[B. Lapinski]

strong beginning. nice work and well written. If I may ask, who are your poets of choice?

[SPINNING ON that dizzy ..]

This is an amazing piece. I like Evanescence too - Taking Over Me - haha is one of my favorites..... I like to think I give it hell as I am driving in my car..... haha.... This poem reminds me actually of why I am divorced. Have not read one that fits our situation better..... I am not here to amuse. To be so a part of something - to think that you are.... to give so much and then have it ignored, handed back, laughed at, made light of..... "You don't laugh unless its hurting me" - wow - that was like an arrow!!! Amazing words here. Love it.... going in my favs.

Kath