Empty by Christel Crewsa hollow vessel
nothing churning
but the single thought
that all is empty
living through cages of glass
watching emotions pass you by
your heart beat is the only clue
whispering you're alive
no addiction, only necessity
losing the last ounce of hope
with the last piece of prescription
labels speak false of the need
no longer the will to smile
lacking a reason to hide
sympathy not asked for
no one understands
failure to uphold the example
i've created, my own bondage
fear of not being the very person
i'm determined to be
i can't go on
all is lost
nothing churning
a hollow vessel
a shell of me remains 11/10/2004 Author's Note: c.f.s.
Posted on 11/11/2004 Copyright © 2024 Christel Crews
Member Comments on this Poem |
Posted by Kalikala Smith on 11/25/04 at 03:33 PM this i can relate to. good thing is is that the feeling does go away... like all things do. |
Posted by Brett Shane on 11/30/04 at 08:12 AM something very powerful...and i can relate to this.... awesome write.. and congrats on potd.. ;) |
Posted by Tim D Livingston on 11/30/04 at 11:47 PM Beautiful work Christel. Congrats on potd! This poem is so real...i know this place too well. |
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