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Am I Alive?"Am I Alive?"Am I Alive?8 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
They tell me I am a human being
Alive and possessing a mind, heart, and feelings
So why no matter how hard I try
I can not help but feel dead inside?
Always wishing I could undo the past
Always wishing for my happiness to last
To this day my heart keeps beating
Despite the pain which is never receding
Every morning I contemplate what lies before me
Every night I contemplate death and all its glory
And as I stare into empty spaces
I see the images of familiar faces
If the answer to my pain is to leave them alone
And to vanish into the great unknown
Then in my grave I shall rest with stains
From the violence and th
Soul CollectorBloody murderer…Soul Collector8 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
Damned soul collector…
Tell me, how could you extort the life out of those shiny, brown eyes?!
I'm vividly smiling as he slowly dies…
Tell me, didn't you fell a thing while giving the poisonous kiss?
I feel every beating of his heart as we are immersing in the bliss…
A soul collector, destroyer of the mind,
I'm about to extinguish his light, to leave him lost and blind…
I'll encage his ripped soul,
Just after he'll lose the self-control…
Don't drag another soul into your disgrace,
Just one more blanked face…
Don't kill again with your breath-taking embrace,
I prom
Letting Go of YouLetting Go of You:Letting Go of You8 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
You abandoned me in the past
without so much as a proper goodbye
One day you simply chose to walk out the door
and you never did come back...
I was angry then, hurting badly
I wondered if I was in some way inadequate
I wondered if you left because I am so easy to despise
and eventually my sorrow turned to anger
I wanted to become great
to show you that you made the wrong choice
to take my strength and throw it in your face
just so you would regret it
But then I saw how happy you were...
In the time we've been apart
You've made a new life for yourself
You've found someone who loves and treasures you
and upon
FEARFEAR:FEAR7 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
Frantically he scrambles away from the dark
Eager to be free of his waking nightmare
Acting only upon the instinct within him;
Reminded constantly that he is prey
For some time he hides in the pervasive shadows—
Earnestly praying that he will not be discovered
A single sound is all it takes to jar him;
Running from a creature that he can barely see
From head to toe it is certainly monstrous
Enshrouded in an aura of absolute repugnance
As the acid drips from its cruel jaws,
Rapidly dissolving the ground below
Fearful, he cowers, beneath boxes and cardboard,
Escaping away into a tiny corner of his mind
Alone with only
This is for the ReaderThis is for the Reader:This is for the Reader7 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
With the soft touch of his fingers
The piano begins to play, a heart untouched for so long
Bares its secret melody...
-
When I first started out I couldn't avoid just bein' cold
My life revolved the things that I was always told—
I never knew the warmth of standing up to take a bow
It was not a joy that I would ever-ever be allowed
Through all the days I feared that everything would disappear
You held me up and held me close like I was something dear
I never knew I had a part of me that you would like
I guess that's what you feel when you can't even see the light…
-
So this is the only way, that
SilenceThey say speaking is silver and silence is gold,Silence8 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
In some cases it might be true.
But there is also a truth that goes untold,
Even if it might be quite blue.
Silence is sometimes bad,
Not always so don't get upset.
Some things that are evil can make us go mad,
Some things that are even a threat.
Even if your enemies will make your blood boil,
The silence of your friends will be what hurts you more.
Words might hurt us, but silence can torment us.
I Comfort MyselfWith a warm drink, whispering secrets to my own reflection.I Comfort Myself7 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
The struggles that plague me, though none may know,
Are only for the ears of my quiet mirror, who smiles
Softly, warmly and with care. He tells me, I'm fine
I've done well for now and soon I may finally rest.
Though the silence continues to press upon me,
Weighing upon my soul like an iron crate.
Still I find comfort in whispering secrets,
If only to my own reflection - holding a warm drink...
-Chen Yuan Wen, 17th October 2012
Whispering to LuciferWhispering to Lucifer:Whispering to Lucifer8 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
Humans are such wonderous creatures
even when granted the gift of knowledge
They fall prey to their own insecurities
slaves to their own fears and paranoia
Such is the father's gift of free will...
Yes my lord, I understand
but do you not feel disappointment?
The great bringer of light has condemned himself to an eternity of darkness
simply so his father's children may roam free
Without adversity, there can be no acension...
Ah, such a philosophical statement from you
I am well aware that humans must experience both extremes
Without tasting joy it would be impossible to understand sorrow
Yet I fear that my
Truth?"Truth?"Truth?7 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
Truth has become reality's biggest nightmare
Which always becomes buried by those in despair
For is it more noble to bite one's tongue until it turns red
Or let truth accumulate until his heart pumps out dread?
My intuition has led me to the truth many times before
Of which I have realized truth is not the cure
But what is the truth when every character has a story
Upon which each owner desires to claim truth's glory?
For it is comforting for those to retreat from their fears
Or deny truth exists and mask it with cheers
What ignorant mortals for them I take sorrow
For truth will target and haunt them tomorrow
As for myse
Waking NightmaresWaking Nightmares:Waking Nightmares7 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
It begins in the same way, every single night
Fire spreading from an altar in the darkness—
As all living beings are slowly consumed,
The coruscating flames appear wet with blood…
The scene then changes to a flooded hallway
Live wires dangling just above the water,
Like venomous serpents slithering in the darkness—
A single pounce would end my life…
Eventually the hallway ends with a door,
One that reminds me of forgotten yore—
And my thoughts shall be in rhyme at this point
As though lips and tongue are eternally joint…
What maddened schemes have they in mind?
It is not a questio
Suicide On Your LipsI tried so hard to pull awaySuicide On Your Lips8 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
At the end of the night when we kissed
But as you begged me once again to stay
I could taste suicide on your lips
And such an intoxicating fragrance
Far removed from the stench of death
Such a beautiful perfume of life
Of a lost girl hollow from neglect
Am I too late to save her my Lord
Will those lips ever smile again
When razorblade remedies are scarring
Her beautiful porcelain skin
You spoke of your sorrows till midnight
Then you slept in my arms until dawn
Awoke and cried tears until midday
For your past and your present you mourned
And when the last tear finally fell
I explained I'd never lea
Screw You, Fate"Screw You, Fate"Screw You, Fate8 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
I'm so afraid of the future
Yet I can't escape my past
So I try to focus on the present
Though I know it never lasts
For longer than a minute
Or a second to be precise
Fate is my own worst enemy
Fate is my own worst vice
What misery will tomorrow bring?
What new story will unfold?
What song of sorrow will I sing?
What tale will be retold?
When I expect the best
The worst always happens
And when I expect the worst
The rope tightly fastens
Should I not expect the dam
To burst among the bridge?
Should I not expect the rats
To run along my fridge?
How the hell should I think
When misery liters my path?
For
Humiliation"Humiliation"Humiliation8 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
If I exist to teach a lesson
Then that lesson is to overcome
Any hardship or desire
Always fight; never run
Never give in to others
Or let them think that they won
We are all capable of strength
We will never be outdone
If I exist to show you how
Listen to what I have to say
Always do the best you can
And one day you'll find your way
Some exist to show us reasons
Why things are the way they are
And though their time may be short
They'll help us uncover scars
Everyone has a purpose
Even if you don't know it yet
Your existence affects others
There are those I won't forget
No matter how real the pain
Or how s
Without You.And as the blood runs off of this blade,Without You.8 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
And drips out onto this far out glade.
I really wish I'd told you no,
I really wish I had told you "don't go".
And as the tears ran from your eye,
I wish I could've made them dry.
But right now I wish more than anything,
That you were mine, because I am nothing.
Without You.
Grow And Decay"Grow And Decay"Grow And Decay10 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
I am still bewildered how in the end
I turned out differently from all my friends
We don't like the same things anymore
Things I now enjoy they find to be a bore
But I've always been different; this is nothing new
Things that I like are only cherished by a few
But I can't complain when there's no one to blame
Except for me for not being the same
What kills me is how we all grew up similar
A collective bunch of souls all very familiar
With who we were and what we liked
We were all so bright at such great heights
Because when you are kids you make promises
And try to withhold them with such confidence
But then wh
Shove Me"Shove Me"Shove Me8 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
A little bird often sings outside my window
Lonely as sin he made a nest above the snow
With his delicate singing I smile as wide as I can
Still it doesn't help me forget the terrible person I am
Songs so soft and pleasant to the ear
Songs that would wash away anyone's fears
Songs as beautiful as the evening rain
Songs that have hidden messages of peace contained
Yet vultures and crows feast on birds of his kind
Perhaps its fate our lives have intertwined
Because just when everything to this bird starts making sense
The eagles come and sweep away his self confidence
Yet a bird so strong still needs to learn to fly
F
Take me homeWould you notice?Take me home9 months ago in Songs & Lyrics More Like This
Would you care
would you feel alone
If I were no longer there?
Should be searching
Could I find
A road to follow
To get some peace of mind.
Take me home,
lead the way,
without a word to say.
Follow the moon,
or the sun.
Will I ever come,
to a place where I belong.
Could you tell me,
who to be.
just who is this girl
I'm on lock and there's no key.
I feel alone,
I feel lost.
Will I stay like this,
Forever, always last.
Take me home,
lead the way,
without a word to say.
Follow the moon,
or the sun.
Will I ever come,
to a place where I belong.
Trying so hard to be someone I'm not,
I'm slowly forg
Aren't You Ashamed Yet?Aren't You Ashamed Yet?:Aren't You Ashamed Yet?8 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
A Mask
Truly an object of mystique and mystery
A simple device, with a painted layer
That conceals a face of rotting worms
Oh, I'm sorry, was I supposed to overlook it?
Let me rephrase it in a more appropriate manner
You are a cowardly, pathetic, miserable, filthy
Unintelligent, soul-sucking, perfidious, bag of rotting worms
You who once held my respect, you who were once my friend
you shared in my secrets and you shared in my dreams
But in the end, it was the lies
The horrible, filthy lies that spew forth from your tainted lips...
I guess it was a simple decision
I had no need to keep up this facade
an
TearsFeel the rain dripping on your faceTears7 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
Sitting somewhere in an unknown place
You might just had your heart broken
Those feelings of yours go unspoken
Let the rain wash your pain away
Let it wash away and find your way
Let the rain slowly heal your wounds
It heals your heart and will hide your wounds
The rain will stay with you for years
It's one of those things that always cares
Because in the rain nobody will see your tears
She's Not Your ToyShe's Not Your Toy:She's Not Your Toy8 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
Mmm, it's okay sweetie
Just stay quiet
It'll all be over soon...
Creaking springs and quiet eyes
Cold without emotion
The smell of fear is mixed with sweat
Breath like a churning ocean
The waves and tide will push and pull
as water fills the cave
The heart longs to stop itself
when there is nothing left to save
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday dear Jenna
Happy birthday to you...
A shock of pain brings her back to the present
The muscular form above her contracting in the dark
She remembers now that her limbs are pinned
but she would not move them anyway...
Happy birthday sweeth
Just StopStop, just stop.Just Stop7 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
Stop throwing those punches.
What'd she ever
Do to hurt you?!
What, be herself?
Be different?
Is it because
She dresses in a way
That you don't like?
Or maybe because
She's dating someone
Who isn't you.
Just stop.
Right now.
Because maybe it
Isn't her who needs
To take a step back
And look at themselves...
Maybe it's you.
You, the bully.
The one who's
Beating up a poor,
Defenseless girl,
All because she's
Not how you want her to be.
She's not your daughter.
Even if she was,
You don't have the control.
You aren't supposed
To want to do this.
We're all different,
All in our own
Wonderful ways.
Me, I write poetry.
That
Hall Of Mirrors"Hall Of Mirrors"Hall Of Mirrors2 months ago in Traditional Fixed Forms More Like This
I was once thrown into a hall of mirrors
Surrounding me on every side
I was forced to look deep into my soul
For I had not a place to hide
Every mirror reflected someone different
Some versions were fat or thin
Each version had different color eyes
But none revealed the person within
Some versions were short or tall
Some had me in a tie and suit
Some had me in a summertime shirt
But none revealed the person I knew
Every mirror showed different contrast
And different objects floating in space
Some reflections were lighter than others
But none helped reflect my own face
So finally down on hands and knees
I asked desperat
This is a poemThis is a poem.This is a poem8 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
It's full of lines,
and goes with a meter,
rhyming of words of course
and contains more than you think.
So much thought
is going into this poem
to many words
and so many emotions
that it's almost hard
for the poet
to capture it in a few words.
This poem has a deep meaning
that you will feel is just out of your grip
and it shall be misheard and misread in its time.
For now though,
this is just a poem
that is full of rhythm
and words too big to pronounce.
This is a poem,
full of words
and rhyme
and meter
and emotions
and love
and hope
and fear.
This poem is just words on a paper
that are meant to
Where Angels PlayWhere Angels Play:Where Angels Play8 months ago in Free Verse More Like This
A lonely spark appears before me tonight
amongst the struggles deep inside of me...
Should I give in, will I breathe in?
How much more can I be forced to take
before my soul breaks?
Shards crashing into me
letting me know I am alive
If only
I am barely breathing...
The moon lights my pathway
deep in dark, where we will fade
I've walked past the archway
Where angels will play...
The warmest touch, upon my skin
Wings that glow with sacred light, from deep within
They have come to take me back, to where I've been
Gone away into the winds, my voice forever lingering
Do I alone escape this and find my peace
wi
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