And I'm Unwell Again

When the struggle is only overwhelming on your end.

A moment prior I was strong

a self-sufficient soul

A glimpse of your content

and I'm unwell again

Collapsed over sheets 

drenched with tears

Wishing this salty release

would grant a flood of Forget

Reduced to pondering 

drowning's sweet appeal

To grasp at love's vapor

as it evades my touch

Mourning the reality of

my irrelevant existence

As you laugh with your friends

and live out your merry days

Carried this knowledge for eons

of our undeniable discordance

Forever making daily peace

with my embossed tragic pages

Built myself an ivory cloud

taught the heart to smile

But one glimpse of your content

and I'm unwell again

Author's Note

Photo: http://www.wallpaperup.com/6152/Blood_tear_mask.html

Reviews

[Jack Necron (Aubrey Jac..]

I can relate to this and that drew me right in. The stanzas are splendidly written and reach into the emotional core. Just when we think we've moved on, all it can take sometimes is one little thing to bring the pain back. Thank you for sharing this excellent write.

[Cobblestone Traveler]

Wow, thank you for the kind and insightful review.

[Jack Necron (Aubrey Jack Peaslee)]

You're welcome!

[emily.c.]

Heartbreaking. Sometimes when our health and happiness is this fragile, we're not all that healthy and happy. Really nice write.

[Cobblestone Traveler]

Wise words. Thank you so much for reading.

[Cherie Story]

I felt this all the ways it can be felt. Message received!

[Cobblestone Traveler]

I appreciate this so much! Thank you.

[B]

Sometimes
You love someone
And you know within
It will never end

[Cobblestone Traveler]

Thank you so much for your review!!

[Bacchus]

to make the readers heart
empathize with you is a gift
read a bunch of your poems now
and you pull us right in... well done
a writer worth following

[Cobblestone Traveler]

A very heart-warming review. I really appreciate it!

[stephsand14]

Impressive, poignant, and well-written.

[Cobblestone Traveler]

Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed the read!

[Hebe]

So so true..... Just when you think you can move on and you think you have healed, wham! Something triggers a memory! I know the feeling exactly. To grasp at love's vapor..... So tender and effective in feeling the pain.....wonderful writing:)

[Cobblestone Traveler]

Thank you so much. I'm glad it connected with you.

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

Nice poem! I liked the line...

"Built myself an ivory cloud
taught the heart to smile" the second line was priceless!

[Cobblestone Traveler]

Yes, the efforts of self-preservation in hopes of keeping the painful reminders at bay. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to read!

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

My pleasure!

[Tazeen Ahmed]

This poem is so intense and mesmerizing...
Overall , it's flawless..
Impacted me deeply

[Cobblestone Traveler]

Very kind words, and I thank you!!

[tanmay7551]

Very good choice of words and few lines in the beginning turns wet!

It hurts, that way many times.

Well done.

[Cobblestone Traveler]

Thank you so much!