Warm Embrace

I can't escape the loneliness
which haunts me deep inside
There's no one I can turn to
and nowhere left to hide

For years I have been tortured by
these thoughts within my head
My sanity slips far away
with every tear I shed

Control beyond my hopefulness
and peace so far from sight
I hate the waking thoughts I have
and dread the dreams at night

Can Death secure my restlessness
the grave relieve my fears
Or must I continue hating life
through my remaining years

Surely Death's a blessed end
from all the pain I feel
The misery within my heart
can never be concealed

I've reached the point of no return
too great is all my pain
I pray for Death to claim my soul
before I go insane

Reviews

[NuocMia_Prawn]

The poem itself is beautiful and well-written, and the emotions that come with depression are very well-conveyed. I can connect so well with this that it actually hurts. The rhymes are a bonus too, since they're satisfying to read. But what I love the most about it is the way the title works so well with the poem and your personification of death. You personifying death not only enunciates loneliness, but also shows that Death is more than just a concept. Sometimes, we feel so depressed that Death becomes a figure of comfort. To say that it has a warm embrace only makes this sadder, knowing that death is typically associated with anything but warmth. This was an amazing read, good job.

[Pure Evil]

Thank you for commenting, I really appreciate it

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Another piece of flowing, balanced and beautifully relaxed rhyming poetry. Despite the darkness of the subject and the feelings of hoplessness expressed by the protagonist the piece skips 'joyfully' along.

[Pure Evil]

You are too kind, but I appreciate taking your time to read and comment.