April

April

I'm as stirred as these stormy days
& I whither along with the weeks
He speaks nothing but misery; it's the life that he seeks
This rain brings a dullness, an ache to my bones
I'm craving this thing; this life unknown
Here are troubles that taunt me and torture my dreams
That weaken my soul, that limit my means
Forgetting what it's like to desire anything...
So I pour this gasoline & I light up this match
In a desperate attempt to find my way back
I burn this glasshouse to fumes and ash..
They say April showers are what bring the flowers in May
I imagine the warmth, I imagine the day
Of a safe house that's filled with bright sunlit rays
But try as I might & try as I may
To plot my escape; get away from this place
I suppose I must awaken from this very dreamful state.

© Copyright 2016 Elizabeth Eberhardt All Rights Reserved

Reviews

[Chekochan]

I like it... I hope you escape soon!!!! And write about it

[LastMonth]

Not bad at all.
I'll be honest, I'm not quire sure April&May mean the same here.
To me in my Country it means Spring, while June-July-August Are the summer months.
I find your poem quite catchy, it flows nicely on the tongue and is well written.
One line I loved in particular was 'Try as I might, Try as I may.' For some reason it really works well.

Good job, It's a lovely poem.

[Jesus & Gypsy Soul]

Thanks so much, I appreciate the review. April & May is spring here too, and June-Aug is summer. I was referencing a common phrase "April showers bring May flowers". Appreciate your input! :)

[wordman]

this is really good,creative

[Jesus & Gypsy Soul]

Thanks! It's my newest after not having written in awhile. I'm pretty proud of it. This one came about when I had a song in my head at work all day. One of the lines went- "This glasshouse is burning down. You light the match- I'll stick around. I'll give you everything you want & wish the worst for what I was." I couldn't get that hook out of my head. Thus prompted this poem. :)

[wordman]

a great poem,and the start of a number one hit !