Hollow…
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As I stand on the sand
And see the sun go down into the sea
I ask myself, is it just the sun
Or is it also me…..
I sink down,
Into the depths of my heart
Praying… hoping….. wishing…..
That I could begin it from the start
That I could have one more chance
To live life as I should have
To correct the mistakes, and
Take the risks, which I should have
Do you hear the deafening silence,
Which pierces the night like a shrill scream?
I clasp my ears
And try to run away from myself
As though in a dream
As I stop and look behind, I realise
I’ve been moving around in circles
…………….It’s time I moved ahead
Echo’s of living memories
Vibrate in my ears
Slap my face and tell me,
I’ve been a walking machine all these years
Shadows of the past rise like beasts
And engulf me
I see the image of my soul
In destiny’s obituary.
Have you ever tried
To spend time with yourself,
And fight-off the dementia?
I tremble, as the my own soul
Stares at me and says,
“you are the one responsible for my misery”.
I see people… loving, laughing
And weeping
Why can’t I feel their love?
Why can’t I feel their joy?
Why can’t I feel their sorrow?
Why do I feel so….. Hollow…?
3 Comments
Beautiful flow like a gentle river.
Yesterday should be a dream that you dreamed last night-
Now its over.Its gone.Its past…so why fight ??
Life is beautiful- seize this very moment
Live it anew and it will turn fragrant
I should say this is a beautiful poem,
full of & revealing fullness in emptiness. Enjoyed it.
Agree with Preeti, a little rework towards improvements can make this poem more telling & outstanding.
I must admit this isn’t your best. It’s too long and almost draggy. I like the theme, and the accompanying image, but the poem can be improved!
Keep writing!
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