Repetition, repossession

Living with out experiences is a waste of a life. At times we all forget how precious life is, and how little time we have. Make the best out of it.

Living in the void.

Lost in the loneliness. 

Listening to the same,

overplayed melody.

Increasingly more angered,

by the repetition.

Tears of blood fall,

draining the life,

from the glazed over eyes.

Wearing this hourglass,

around my neck,

constantly reminded.

As the sands fall silently,

remembering how precious 

little time, we have wasted,

remains.

Clawing this body to pieces.

Nothing more than bruises,

and bloody hands.

Watching the world,

from a set of steps,

sights start to shorten.

Perhaps it's the fear

of the unknown.

Maybe this heart 

will freeze over,

letting go of loved ones.

The ability to predict,

to a tee,

the coming days.

A pain in a way more horrifying,

more brutal and bloody,

than losing those loved.

Stuck in this cycle.

Lost in thought.

Constantly questioning,

Why torture myself?

Why repeat the same

mistake as so many others have.

Why live a life of regret?

Living a life left behind,

long ago.

Realization sinking in.

into the marrow 

of my bones.

Body shaking,

weak and frail.

Times almost up,

The choice must be made.

So i'll step

from these steps.

Leave all the luxuries,

and the loved behind.

Skip through the melody's,

living in a peaceful chaos.

The choice made.

This body all patched up,

though riddled with scars.

It's time to take control of this life,

Lead one worthy of living.

Reviews

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. beautifully written and expressed ... each stanza has a precious message ... for personal reasons, i relate to the second stanza the most ... you are wise and perceptive ... philosophical and poetic ... the message is profound ... like you, i do believe that there comes a time when we take ownership for all that happens to us ... and this is a necessary part of living well ... excellent work, dear poet ...

[Dhaye]

"The choice made.
This body all patched up,
though riddled with scars.
It's time to take control of this life,
Lead one worthy of living."

Yes, the best part for me. Make your life worth living. Keep going.

[MOON]

Poignant , lovely write leave the past behind with all the bitternes and pain and step into the future.

[Southern Cross]

A remarkable read . Very intense imagery and I so agree with your initial quote..in life we must take our chances and live life to it's fullest. Its moments so fleeting.