soul remedy

So many fears paralyzing my humanity into hedge stones
 
Standing atop mountains that grasp the horizons of opportunity
 
Breezing through me like sand falling from my fingers...grains of plans, jobs, the family slipping away 

These vicious cycles that have me frozen till this day


                     Gazing in the mirror...

                                 who        
                                                        what

                                                                                 where

                                                              when
                                                                             &
                                                                                                              why am I?
                      I've become a product of my past but will I let it dictate whether this love will even last?
                           Will I let the sorrows, woes, and lows drown me in my clean slated tomorrows?

Sometimes I feel like a cat in a tree
 
stuck so high up but feeling low on the contrary
 
Stricken by bolts of the mental flu

A sickness Nyquil could never undo

                                   When everything is bitter
                               my voice seems to be the only soul calling
                                    to pull me out of this darkness falling

                                      My inner voice called upon by a deeper one,
          a shapeless one, who only concern
                                     is manifesting pure love amongst everyone
                              
                               My heart became a chisel,
                            chipping away rusty pasts
                              forming new curves that foster
                                smiles and long lasting laughs 

                                    This is my new remedy
  although it's quite new to me
     But if I don't get used to this now,
    I'll be howling restlessly
   with the rest of the world's insanity

                                               
                 

Reviews

[Irenic]

your poem gives us a beautiful message that we should forget evrything and start a new book with happy chapters.

Thanks for sharing.

[TL Boehm]

we all need to find our way to deal with this world so we don't become part of the howling rabble. Well penned.

[Nebunova]

thank you boehm, much appreciated

[EmaleighLynn]

The first I noticed about this poem was its structure, and I have to say, it works. This poem speaks to me. This world is so crazy, how on earth are we supposed to know or understand it? That uncertainty bleeds into our own heads, confusing even what should be concrete- our identities. Thanks for writing!

[Nebunova]

thank you for reading :)

[MissMellemonroe]

keep your head up and remember that
"This is my new remedy
although it's quite new to me
But if I don't get used to this now,
I'll be howling restlessly
with the rest of the world's insanity"
rewind it in your head and remember your something special, too.

[Glen Yumang Manese]

In depth thoughts here...
the way you present this verse...
the structure of your words...
makes the reader view the meaning...
more than just the words themselves...

[Great Aunt Astri]

A vivid poem... I could just visualize ou sitting there in a deeply searching mood!

[EloisaWrites]

It has a very interesting form, I must say. I love your pondering on this one. You've written the natural battle of the self against the self where it clawed out its own skin searching for itself, questioning itself. And I love the way you are fighting against the inner demons; the heart chiseling out the rusty parts and hopes for the better moments. This is a good write. :)

[Shaquana Adams]

This is a very powerful poem. I love the format you used as well. Great job. Thanks for sharing :)

[Frieda P]

Quirky yet powerful, some really intriguing thoughts here.

Stricken by bolts of the mental flu
A sickness Nyquil could never undo

Must say that made me chuckle...and I like the way your wrapped it up.

[Brittany Zedalis]

Changing the font like you did added to this wonderful poem, in my opinion. Brilliant.

[Nebunova]

I was hesitant to do so but I'm glad I stuck to my gut feeling :) thank you so much Brittany