Hallow

Like an autobiography without the garnish. Bare bones.

The story begins in the sun
So much beauty, so much fun
Smiles, laughter, love abound
Until I saw a frequent frown.

Amber liquid, smoke caked air
Electric charged breath. Despair.
Yelling, fighting, crying, pleas.
Alcoholism, destructive disease.

Sudden death, and weepy folks
But just who is bothered the most?
Comfort and laughter, given away
Inside is silence, worry will stay.

We all cope in such odd ways
And some take up special blades.
Year after year. Scar after scar.
A finish line both near and far.

People can come, save us a little.
Until we realize, they're just as brittle.
Lies upon lies, hurt upon hurt
Until you've lost all self-worth.

Little ones come, is there joy?
Of course not. That's another ploy.
What is it to have a village?
Another guilt trip and a pillage.

Something else they don't say,
Give away a babe. Solemn pray.
A family elated, happiness soars
Here we are, enter your score.

Emptiness and anguish, so low.
Unsheathe now a blade of woe.
Was it right or was there light?
Am I selfish? What is this spite?

Somehow it's not enough, still.
So many others, a greater bill.
We split and we split, power in numbers.
Now there's too many voices, go slumber.

People reach out, and try to help
Again, again, I'm too far to be felt.
The grey leeches, slowly consuming.
The end is now ever looming.

The chitter, the chatter, and the spatter.
Mental anguish, everything clatters.
Drunk on the feeling of self-rot.
If I go ghost, forget me not.

Reviews

[LisaCarol]

This was very engaging, the rhythm and rhymes so well done. Your writing is powerful and full of feeling. I do pray there is hope and happiness in your life. Your writing, alone, is obviously one of your greatest strengths. I’m guessing you exhibit even more strengths.

[Hallow]

Thank you so much. I sure hope I do, but as always, it's harder to see ourselves in a positive light. Thank you, again.

[neil]

Powerful yet vulnerable. Distressing yet alluring. Like a gut punch. I will read more of your work. Well done.

[Hallow]

I appreciate your thoughts. Thank you!