Personal Armageddon

  

Deep from the core

Of my volatile brain

Erupt melancholy thoughts

Spilling all over those in my life

Burning some of them to ashes.

 

From the darkest shadows

In the chambers of my heart

Lurk monsters never seen

But all too often heard

Scaring away those I love.

 

Within the vortex

Of my aged intellect

Emerge sentimental ideas

To make loved ones feel

As special as they make me feel.

 

Flowing through my veins

From a heart so true

Is a complete devotion

For all those who

Have always given in kind.

 

Though mind and heart

Have so much in common

Trying to do what is right

And sometimes doing wrong

With the best of intensions

The relationship between the two

Is like a personal Armageddon

 

Every day!!

Reviews

[Bethany Woody]

It is said we hurt the ones we love the most, but I think it is more because of the disappointment one might feel after being hurt. But then again without that hurt, that pain, how would we know true love? Love and hate, pleasure and pain, they are both two sides of the same coin. You can not have one without the other.

[Lori]

This has that rare quality of being profound and fundamental. It's personal, but also universal. I love the description of this abundance of pure love that you have for others who are kind. That rush of love can be uplifting or painful, because you can never know exactly how to show it. No gestures ever seem big enough. But this poem is a wonderful gift in itself, and mixes the intellect and the heart just right.

[ape domenigoni]

Wow this is terrific, I really love the words and the meaning and the way it just flows so nicely. Great job cowboy

[alternative_be]

This is absolutely brilliant... I have read it quite a few times before reviewing this wonderful poem, giving the reader the privilege of looking inside your brain.
Relationships and friendships tend to touch us in our inner core, for better or for worse.
Sometimes they seem to end like 'Armageddon'... I can relate to that...
I suppose that is where the line 'there is a thin line between love and hate' comes in. In my view, it is not possible to love or hate someone if they have not touched you profoundly before.
Even if this poem ends in Armageddon...
It shows that you are capable of showing true love!
Try to remember the good in every relationship or friendship you ever had and maybe at that point, you can leave Armageddon behind?

[Anima Inspired]

I can certainly relate to the sentiment in this piece. Sadly, those who are closest to us often bear the brunt of our most raw emotions...but those people who are truly special, whether lovers, friends or family, will realize our true intent. Remember, it's never to late to say "I'm sorry"...I have to remind myself this all of the time. This was a poignant read, which struck me emotionally (just as the last piece of yours that I read did)...you've definitely gotten in touch with your emotions and some nice writing has been the product of this. Nicely done, my friend.

[Poets Soul]

A profound write Cowboy. Since Armagedon is the battle to end all battles, it just becomes one long daily battle with no end in sight. Well written piece. PS

[Conversations Kill]

This is very true. I love the style and I love the sophistication and how you dissect yourself and ezpose your flaws but acutally make them a part of you, it's acceptance of onself and it's marurity for being able to know yorself. Awesome. :)

[O!]

Very nice poem...ending it with 'every day' emphasizes the message very well.

x,
O!

[Nely Amorim]

Deep from the core

Of my volatile brain

Erupt melancholy thoughts

Spilling all over those in my life

Burning some of them to ashes.

This first stanza sets the tone for the remaining prose and it's powerful and real and gritty.. well done friend.

[Brianna Brie]

From the darkest shadows
In the chambers of my heart
Lurk monsters never seen
But all too often heard
Scaring away those I love.

"Lurk monsters" I love that! This is a great poem describing the turmoil that manifests between the heart and mind. Bravo!

[Fran Marie]

The relationship between the two

Is like a personal Armageddon


Yes the heart is a rage of directions like a tangled verse in far away dreams

and when heart and mind are not in harmony confusion it brings~

Great WritE!! My Friend~ that's so right on~


Fran Marie