For Richard

My heart cries

My soul bleeds

My mind screams out in pain

I slowly exhale

My body goes numb

The memories still remain

The voices won't still

The soundtrack drones on

A prisoner inside my own head

I close my eyes

I whisper a prayer

I beg for the end up ahead

The quiet never comes

I find no relief

From the demons I battle by night

I swallow more ammo

I brace for the combat

Till I can lay down my armor by light

Reviews

[Write1000]

Very much so my kind of poem. So wonderfully written, so painful, a pain we can feel too. Well done.

[Nicole715]

Thank you very much. I appreciate that.

[Inject Positivity]

Words and feelings of a passionate, melancholic heart who is longing for its beloved.....The reader was very much connected to your feelings throughout the poem....A poem very much simple yet full of emotions.....Full ratings....God bless you....

[Nicole715]

Thank you.

[Nicole715]

I would appreciate feedback.