Hello Sadness

My closest friend sometimes.....

                                      Hello Sadness.

Why do I let you in sadness?

My always companion,

Never far from the surface,

I laugh now but know you are waiting,

To engulf me in your stifling embrace,

And pull me under choking my screams.

Where are you happiness?

I can still smell your perfume,

Fading away in the breeze,

This fleeting scent of nostalgia all that's left.

I can't keep you,

You are like sand slipping through my fingers,

Ahh there you are anger,

My fearless champion,

With your venomous words,

You flay my enemies,

You tear them limb from limb,

And leave me more wounded than they could ever be.

When I stand on the grave yard of my emotions,

Burying them as far down as I can,

Lovingly placing their tombstones,

And lying fresh flowers on their memory,

I'll stand alone falling to my knees ,

Again crippled by sadness my only true companion.

                          

Author's Note

We all have those days.

Reviews

[MsJewel]

Where are you happiness?
I can still smell your perfume,
Fading away in the breeze, (beautiful imagery)

Yes, my friend, we all have those days..and though we don't wish them or want them, they find us

Why do I let you in sadness?
My always companion,
Never far from the surface,

The emotion in your words touched my heart. Wishing you sunny days my sweet friend.

:) Julie
100/100 sunshine smiles

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you so very much my sweet friend :)

[AprilRN1210]

This is by far my favorite piece by you... Oh my goodness girl.. I LOVE IT...

The emotional journey, the depth of feeling, like talking to friends, discussing the memories you share...

So vivid, so powerfully moving... Amazing job!

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you April.I find the best poetry comes from a dark place but that's just me :)

[AprilRN1210]

yes ma'am I would have to agree... powerful emotions make for powerful expressions

[Vidya Bacchus]

True that.Thanks again my dear friend :)

[Ayushi]

You have done an astonishing job vidya by playing with these emotions..
"I laugh now but know you are waiting,
To engulf me in your stifling embrace,
And pull me under choking my screams."
Very nicely written...

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you Ayushi :)

[Michael (Letters and Li..]

Very nice. I love the imagery in here. "You tear them limb from limb and leave me more wounded than they could ever be" - I really love that line. This whole piece flowed so well :)

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you so very much Michael :)

[A. Amos]

I see lot of depression in this write...hope all is okay with you my friend...feel free if you want to talk!

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you AA you are a good friend and I am fine now :)

[A. Amos]

You're most welcome and stay safe...

[willweb]

Extremely sad Vidya. This poem I could feel deep. Smile Vidya, you are a wonderful poet. Even if sad, I enjoyed reading this today.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you Will you are very kind and I am smiling right now :)

[00000000000000000000000..]

A very deep write my dear friend:) it was wrote with understanding, I smile because I get it:)

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you Jon .I knew you would :)

[0000000000000000000000000000]

Your very welcome my friend:)

[Lydia Shutter]

No matter how deeply we bury sadness, it always seems to rise again. Usually it does so at the most inopportune moment too. Your words are heartfelt and the images vivid. Intensely emotional poetry, Vidya. Good work. Lydi**

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you so very much sweet Lydi :)

[ron]

This is a very sad poem. Yes these days are the worst. Biggest hugs for you my sweet friend.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you Red.Biggest hugs to you too :)

[ron]

When ever you need one I will be here :)

[Vidya Bacchus]

I know thank you :)

[ron]

You are most welcome Vidya :)