The Haunted One

Dark alleys,

Weak hearts,

Worlds apart,

Though it’s never far enough.

               

A darkened soul,

Oscillating parts,

Supposedly a start.

They can see you aren’t tough.

 

Then you see it,

Ever so slightly,

Creeping in the corners

It’s back again, or it never left?

 

A dark figure,

And yet he’s the one who’s haunted.

Can’t leave,

Can never leave.

 

It’s a part of your story

Your life,

Your every being.

Trapped by your pain.

 

Only you can hear the screams,

Can see it fight,

Only to give in

For sometimes it’s easier to give up, than face your problems.

You are the problem,

I am the problem,

And endless predicament

Trapping you in this cycle,

Making this your forever home.

 

They say home is where the heart is,

My heart must have been misplaced.

I can’t seem to find my home,

Can’t seem to care.

 

Yet this is what life has amounted to,

This limbo,

Keeping us hostage

For the real world never had any use for me anyway.

Reviews

[Elmarie]

Hi I loved the start of the poem and the rhythm of the poem in the two first verses. And somehow I wanted you to continue in that way but I realize the words and the pain and the random thoughts needed no form. It burns like hell to step outside the circle and take a look towards the unknown. Being stuck in a state of limbo seems easier than change sometimes. It's unfortunately the way it works, pain is very much part of the process of growth. This poem for some reason reminded me of the book 'Woman who run with the wolves' (Not poodles LOL). Fabulous symbolism in you poem and I read it through a few times.

Blessings

EL

[Heather]

Yeah, I tend to ramble, this is something I didn't draft which is why it is so all over the place aha. I'm glad you liked it! Thank you!

[Elmarie]

LOL We all ramble just look at my review :) and you are welcome.

[12.09am]

really moving and powerful!! I have written a few poems like this myself, feel free to have a look! but yeah i really really enjoyed this, look forward to reading more of your writing :)

[Heather]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)

[iamshadowine]

wow! this is amazing!! i loved it to no extend! keep writing :D

[Heather]

Thank you!

[Unforgiven Guy]

"Can't seem to care... This is what life has amounted to." God knows, that's where I am.
You're able to make these poems flow in the most captivating way. Such great style.

[Heather]

I often find myself waffling without realizing it, so yeah, thanks aha. I'm right there with you too bud. Cheers again!