Leave the Lights On

Please, just go...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please...

Don't be such a burden. A bother.

Don't look at me.

I'm not sane or sober.

 

I'm not a beautiful display.

I have nothing intelligent to say.

I failed to smile.

 

Don't look at me.

 

Be kind and fair.

and leave...Please.

I'm an aura of colorless despair.

 

In my eyes you would see only ignorance.

In my voice you would hear only withdrawal.

In my mind you would only find selfish, juvenile dreams.

 

Leave me, for this poor Angel's sake.

Pretend I am elsewhere.

I need to find a door I can't break.

 

Walk away. Leave...

Forget me till dawn.

But, please, before you go,

Leave the lights on.

Author's Note

*Image Title: S.S. Dark Room - 4
*by ~shudder-stock
*Link: http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=§ion=&q=dark+room#/dig8og

Reviews

[Time Crosser]

Brilliant. Surely there are times when one does feel ashamed of themselves either for some qualities they do or do not have, or simply from worries over their visual appearance or think that they are "not good enough". In result they end up hiding from the world, believing that every move they make will be judged. Though not many of us are willing to confess these feelings, but of course not, it certainly isn't the most prideful topic to go around chattering about. 10/10

[hannahspelledbackwards]

I really enjoyed reading this, and it's strange because I can't find the words to express why I do. I'm not speechless, but rather I am filled with understanding. I feel as if I have been to that place many, many times. Great write :)

[Elle M.]

Great piece of work!

[Geralyn Miller]

An elegant and nuanced work of art; a contrast to the stark depair of tone. A beautiful work that makes me sad.
Please, do not chose to live in despair, it is a harsh and bitter place to dwell; I know, I spent years there, lost years. Chose instead, to find the joy in small things, a child's smile, a blade of new grass, a perfect orange, a beautiful flower, a good friend.

[CharlesMonroe]

I love this...
It's beautiful, and I agree with Maya Storm (:

[Maya Storm]

"I'm an aura of colorless despair." This is sad to see. Self hate is very hard to come back from but I think this person can,., Loving the ending:

"Walk away. Leave...
Forget me till dawn.
But, please, before you go,
Leave the lights on."

That is hope, right there.... love it!!!

[Calypso]

Seeing your family in a time of need can be heartbreaking

[Cherrie Palmer]

very balanced and powerful

[M.Babu]

Such a self loathing piece...this was brilliantly done if you ask me. The tone was realistic and authentic beyond any argument. Loved this part:

"Please...
Don't be such a burden. A bother.
Don't look at me.
I'm not sane or sober.

I'm not a beautiful display.
I have nothing intelligent to say.
I failed to smile."

The words are subtle but very powerful and the flow was great with the ocassional rhyme here and there...fantastic piece!

~M.Babu~

[trainwreck]

Awesome write! I love that it was short, because your images speak for themselves in this poem. Great job.

[frozensakura]

wonderful. i love the imagery...