I lie deep in the shadows 
My body, limp and cold 
As hatred and fear devour my mind 
My soul slides into oblivion 
I hear his voice ringing in my head 
He is the demon in my dreams 
The poison in my blood 
The terror in my screams 
The hurt towards him burns me 
Scouring the walls of my chest 
Engulfing my heart in flames 
The pain too strong to fight 
Attacks me like sharp knives 
All over my body 
Stabbing 
Slashing 
Cutting deeper and deeper 
Sinking into my flesh 
A red ocean fills my head
I cannot see
I cannot hear
I cannot speak
I am helpless
1995

Great use of the picture to go with. Thanks for another great poem. I see you wrote it in 1995.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynn. I try to pick a picture that illustrates some part of the poem or writing. Yes, I've been writing a long time...... Only the last year though have I really felt able to share with the world. Through this blog and twitter I have met some great people. Just like you for example! :-)
ReplyDeleteI know this place, too dear Jan.
ReplyDeleteI am grateful that we are now walking in the LIGHT and seeing the truth of our pain and nightmares.
You are such a blessing to me. You confirm all that I experienced and relived.
We are walking victoriously step by step, moment by moment.
LOVE always !
Celeste