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It used to be something…
But now it’s all gone…
Only echoes still remain…
Of what was so strong…
A fragment of a memory…
That stirs now and again…
Rising to the surface…
Quickly descending and then…
Becoming that feeling…
Of numbness, of nothing…
Like a man in the ground…
Buried cold in his coffin…
But reminding you that…
There once was a passion…
That would take a hold…
And leave you gasping…
Left you begging for more…
Got you so very high …
It was mixed with danger…
Toxic deception and lies…
Providing guilty pleasure…
The stuff of your dreams…
And it took you to places…
You never thought you’d see…
But what began as fantasy…
Then became something else…
It became dark and twisted…
It became bad for your health…
So you pushed it away…
Tried to lighten the load…
By blocking the demons…
And the visions they showed…
Yet despite all the heartache…
Some days you crave it so bad…
And wonder if it will ever…
Perhaps, maybe come back…
But until that moment…
There’s a void full of nothing…
An empty hole in the blackness…
That used to be something…
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Eye Will Not Cry 
Powerful poem and a great song!
Thank you Holly! Cheers J
❤ ❤
I can feel the love – thanks Audra! Cheers J
Absolutely, J!
Thank YOU, for the amazing words, which definitely stirred my heart!!
I love that song. Oddly, you have totally captured the way I feel today. Thank you for opening up my heart.
Happy you connected Jack – Many thanks! Cheers J
The words are how my heart feels now my x husband of 34 years died xmas after being put in a car left to die by his own children my heart aches for him we had become friends after our divorce he was a good human being an a alohlic yes but hurt no one but himself no one seems to care about what happened to him but me he was poor the kids reaped his insurance policies enriched left to just ignore him in death as they had in life now I’m in yet another deep hole since I’m sad he and our son are together yet I’m alive yet dead inside dying each day
Hey Kim, sorry to hear that and I can’t imagine what you are going through – I am glad you connected with my words and hope they offer a small slither of comfort – I use music to heal – I hope the words of this one help you in some small way – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRU4BtbDozQ – Cheers J
Thank u so much and for reading my blog as well
This is so sad to hear. I happened to see this comment as I was perusing and couldn’t help but offer my condolences. I hope that God will show you His love to you. I hope he gives you comfort and peace during this difficult time..
Thank u
Absolutely beautiful, J! ❤
Thanks Iris – Happy 2016! Cheers J
Happy 2016 to you too, J! 🙂
Powerful poetry! Placed me right into the thick of the emotions. Very well done. 🙂
Thank you Matthew – Cheers J
great slant rhymes. they are very hard (for me, at least) so i have a lot of respect for how well they fit into this piece
Thanks for your kind comment – they are hard for me too! Cheers J
As always, our Master of Words..
Imagery that stirs my soul and desires that I can’t leave behind..love this, as I love all of your work..
Sending our love and wishing you a beautiful 2016, J…xxx
Thank you ladies and much love back! Cheers J
Damn I’m right there. Your words say it so perfectly.
I refer to myself as invisible as no one sees me I am but I am not since my child died I cease to exist I flow but not live breath but no breathing no connection to the existence darkness is my world no one sees me for I am a ghost
Sorry to hear this Kim – stay strong – Cheers J
Thanks KP – Much appreciated – Cheers J
I am so sorry you lost your child. I won’t pretend to understand your pain. I cannot fathom it. What I do know is that your words hold power. The way you choose them and piece them together holds power. Your story lives and breathes. It is alive.
Agreed – nice words KP – Cheers J
I feel like a volume of your poetry could stand on the same shelf with Edgar Allen Poe and H.P. Lovecraft and be perfectly at home. In a good way.
Thank you for your very kind words – I blush at the thought – One day, I will find time to put this blog into book form, but am sure it will be a long way behind those cited – Cheers J