Crush'd

Crippled teardrops ache

relief drips crimson pools

fragile heartfelt moments

buried deep within damage

misery rages in aged flames

afraid to breathe in fire,

scars affect hourglass time

dying in the anesthesia

cuts deep to the bone

annihilating freedom's tomb

killer instincts in sorted rush

bitter taste upon the soul

cold truths' pithless shivers 

strangers bared in rhyme

blood cours'd through cursed veins

crushed 'tween hung tooth'd denial

 

Author's Note

Reviews

[Tai Ryens]

I enjoyed this play of words because it speaks of the way unfortunate memories seem to alter our perceptions in life while hardly bringing up an example. Just an outright expression for the way it grows within us, and how the emotions amplify with time. Your reference to strangers in the end intrigues me, though. Is it so that the strangers are actual strangers who indulge each other's memory, or is it that they are two strangers on opposite sides of the spectrum crooning the same tune? Nonetheless, well done, friend. Keep it up

[Frieda P]

I had the thought that sometimes strangers see our pain before those close to us do Tai, thanks for picking up on that one....always enjoy reading your thoughts.

[Sasha]

wow..!
This is one amazing writing!

[♔ CrownedDevil &#..]

Such a heartfelt poem, Frieda. Loved it.

Kaze~ ^_^

[Chandradhish Ghosh]

This is quite different from your other poems in the sense that I have hardly read any of your poems which deal with such vivid description! Best way to heal pain...alcohol and conversation with random people who wont judge you!

[kublakhan27]

You probably won't be surprised by this Mrs.R, but boy do I relate to this one...your ways with words are just unparalleled...you have the right word for everything. You're the perfect poet...and my favourite :) xo

[Frieda P]

Not in the least, yes I know...you humble me my sweet friend. Thanks muchly Benji. :-) xo

[kublakhan27]

:)......xo

[Praveeta]

Truly heartfelt dear friend.

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Praveeta, truly appreciated my friend.

[Praveeta]

You are welcome.

[lonely heart]

You have a way with words. Love how you put this together your awesome.

[Frieda P]

*Smiling* here thanks so much for your kind words, glad you enjoyed.

[Fede]

Wow! This is simply amazing. The way to create a somehow difficult poem but easy to read and full of feelings. This mesmerizes me!

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much, love the word 'mesmerizes'...jazz'd you enjoyed!

[April Fools.]

I fell in love with this after the first sentence. It's so beautifully written and really tugs at the heart strings. Amazing.

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much for your visit and review April, jazz'd you enjoyed.

[Chance]

Beautiful, I love this poem. So heartfelt and tragic. You are a wonderful writer :)

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much for your kind words and visit Chance. :-)