Each spoken word said with ill intention
Aiming to suffocate the dimmest self-esteem remains
Turning upside down an already broken world
Crying, crying, silently crying…
Feeling that life is over
That nothing else really matters
Trust dishonored
Confidence wiped out
Nothing left to the imagination
None to assume
Plenty to digest
Crying, crying, silently crying…
Revolted with what I’ve become
A self-destroying destroyer
Too many years waiting for a happy twist
Holding the light of hope
Devastating feelings throttling the need to speak out
Believing everything said
Crying, crying, silently crying…
Convinced that there isn’t another chance
That it is time to give up
But, I’m done with all that!
I’m standing up!
I’m going to mend my broken self
I’m celebrating our end
I’m starting afresh
Sentient of today
Crying, crying, deafeningly crying
I’m going my way
To find myself
To fall in love with life again
Crying, crying, happily crying…
© Gabriela Abalo
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Poem submitted to: Poetry Potluck Week 14 , Everyone Is Welcome
Poem submitted to: Poetry Potluck Week 14 , Everyone Is Welcome
34 comments:
Oh that is powerful. I felt every word of it. I love the ending crying, crying, happily crying. The strength it takes to get it out of your system and move on for yourself! Beautiful job Gabriela!
Wow Gabriela the feeling within this poem would have resonated with many people. And I especially love the last stanza ... Life is so worth the effort to stand up & mend ones self.
Have a wonderful day .. fantastic One Shot!
wow...you know starting over is scary...but i like that you end looking ahead and not stuck behind...mend away...
Great One Shot! Inspiring and hopeful at the end. A poem that all of us can relate to. Keep up the great work!
Very inspiring. If I read no other One Shot, I will still feel fulfilled for having stopped by here.
You have such a range of feelings. I'm constantly surprised.
"to fall in love with life again"...may it be so Gabriella...every day...an opportunity to fall in love with LIFE again. Beautiful poetry...I'm so glad I've discovered your blog recently!
Sometimes we need to cry...this is powerful and beautiful Gabriela!
:-)
Yes! This ia powerful anthem to the power of Self. You go, Girl!
I can totally empathise with this one. The feeling that is within me nowadays
Nice words Gabriela.
And such a lovely picture
Greetings
Elisa
Great write Gabriela. Love and Light, Sender
I love how this flowed. The ending is superb.
Gabi, I hope this is fiction, or an old truth...not your pain today. I think everyone has moments like this. I'm so happy the poem ended with such strength. Yes...heal thy broken self.
((Hug))
Annie
Thanks for your continuous support. This poem is an old truth... based on my dysfunctional relationship with my parents.
I’m doing great; I have fallen in love with life… Today I’m happy and mended :)
loveNlight
Gabi
Mend my broken self
Celebrate one ending, and one begin
Start over once more
Afresh, Crying with JOY, Happiness!
Wonderful 'success' story. I like.
Thank you for visiting....
Nice turn-around at the end there... always good to see tears of joy rather than of sorrow.
Cathartic One Shot!
I like how the tone changed in the end from a sad person to an optimistic person with hopes of living to be love and be loved...nice one!
Cheers!
I am happy...for you!
Regards from Arizona.
you know, you've really touched this piece with a bit of life here. this really pulled me closer with each line.
There is always the possibility for a new chapter or love and laughter
Great poem with a thoughtful message
thanks for sharing with One Shot
Feelings of sadness and worthlessness described very well -- and a wonderful ending, redemption at last! Enjoyed it!
Oh-so-relatable work, with a (welcome, unforced) hopeful finish.
Oooph, Gabi, that beginning was so dark... and I was relieved to see it end with crying tears of joy. I can sense that you are now on very solid footing, loving life, through your family, your creativity...
Glad that had a happy ending - was getting concerned. And the photo goes well with the poem.
powerful emotions captured here,
masterful writing.
Glad to see you in this week..
Blessings.
A+
Tears are always powerful - happy or sad. Good to go with them and see where they take you. Glad to see they took you to a stronger place ;-)
great message. i hope you are crying tears of happiness.
here's my potluck piece:
http://belladonna23.wordpress.com/2010/12/11/smoke-signals/
I'm so glad the poem turned at the end, into something hopeful! Crying with happiness is always wonderful.
http://jessicasjapes.wordpress.com/2010/12/13/ice-cream/
Voicing my own sentiments.I was in this road just awhike ago.Finally having the courage to move on wasn't an easy path.CRYING!Did lots of that.But like your poem .I decided to celebrate the end.
Thanks for sharing this one.Went straight to my heart.
I loved the transition, Gabriela, from hopeless to hope-filled...
Beautiful poem.
Sometimes it seems the world has ended, but that is when your inner strength surfaces. From the depths of pain you faced the world again. Beautiful poem.
Its Beautiful.. Thanks.
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
http://shadowdancingwithmind.blogspot.com
A beautiful write of self-resolve to thrive
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