Dark Room

How does one shut off feelings
I try and fail
I want my mind to be in the void
Tired of this tale

I hate this hand I've been dealt
But I have to play it out
I originally had a full house
Now just trash, no clout

I want emptiness to finish off this life
No partner in crime
I already just go through the motions
Stick around, for this child of mine

The pinnacle of love I've had and lost
No more reasons
I need to close off this heart
Due to an act of treason

I've given this tons of thought
It's for the best
I'm a broken man for all time
As I breathe, my soul does not rest

Reviews

[Marianne Rose]

My heart breaks for you- so much to offer, but after giving your heart to someone untrustworthy, now you are too hurt to try again. The depth of feeling comes through, "I want my mind to be in the void, tired of this tale" and "I just stick around for this child of mine." So many people only cling to one reason to live when the heart, so broken and shut, and the mind, re-running all the pain, rob us of the hope for another chance, the belief that anyone could ever come along to fill that void again. I wish peace for you, my friend, hope that as the grief moves through you, your heart is softened again for another one who is out there waiting to be discovered. Blessings, Marianne