Tortured By Love

[Notapoet]

Deep pools of heartache and sadness
spill from eyes like drops of liquid pain.

Contorted images of punishment and suffering
twist and writhe just beneath the surface
of a bruised and tattered form

Torturous memories
devour and feast upon the dead carcasses
of dreams and desires that once ran free
within a realm of innocents.

A heart held captive,
bound by chains of broken promises and lies,
held fast by the weight of fear and self pity,
complacent to the illusion of change.

The soul wanders lost within the mists of insecurity
as it searches frantically for that once loving hand
to lead it back into the light,
But only finding an angry fist
That forces it back into the darkness

How long must a nightmare continue
Before one can awake from its horror,
Or has this become the waking life
Of a content submissive
trapped within one’s own brutal reality

[freedomsoldier]

there are alot of emotions poured into this poem and it makes this poem feel real, great poem.

[ladymaybebaby]

Life can seem like one big nightmare that you can never wake up from. There are so many emotions in this piece, the sadness of course but there is also the anxiety and the tortured battle within the thoughts and emotions of the speaker. It all comes rising to the surface and the reader can easily feel the words and create concrete thoughts of their own that they can identify with from their own lifes to relate to. I am really enjoying your work! Another home run piece of poetry! Thanks for sharing this one with us, it was a great read!

-LMB
xoxo

[JASON]

Absolutely spectacular!!
How can you call yourself notapoet??
I love the idea of torturous memories being vultures at a carcass...

[created2write]

You managed to capture how love which is suppose to be a joy can end up being the exact opposite. We know this is reality for many who find themselves trapped for whatever reason when their only desire is to be loved. This was a great read and deserves the spotlight. Peace, V