Empty

Empty

A Poem by Stephanie Morford
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I wrote this as a freshman for a poetry assignment. A bit about self doubt and finding yourself

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I feel an empty hole in my heart
As I watch rocks skip over the water
While I sink down and down
I call out "I'm drowning, save me."
No one can hear my cries

They all just walk away
Screaming "I love you," It's all a lie
When I'm over they'll go on
Forget me and all I stood for
Say "Love yourself," because I can't love me

Think I've gone crazy think I've lost my mind
With all this it gets to your head
I can't fall into my dreams
No peaceful dreams for me
My blood boils burning my body

I press the switch
A light as bright as the sun
I hear a voice
"Open your eyes."
I never want to go back

Scared out of my mind that it was the end
Always being forced to pretend
Faked a smile a laugh to get through my days
The sun didn't exist there
It's so much brighter here

As the memories come back
I feel a foreign smile on my face
It's time to tell them
So they know why I cried
I can finally be justified.

© 2016 Stephanie Morford


Author's Note

Stephanie Morford
One of my very favorite poems I've ever wrote. Leave a review if you enjoyed and feel free to offer any constructive criticism.

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You have really expressed your emotions very well. I liked this poem a lot.

Posted 6 Years Ago


I have known the below places often in my long life.
"I feel an empty hole in my heart
As I watch rocks skip over the water
While I sink down and down
I call out "I'm drowning, save me."
No one can hear my cries"
I stood at the sea and the great lakes often. Re-adjusting my life and my journey. Thank you Stephe for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote



Posted 7 Years Ago



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Added on June 16, 2016
Last Updated on November 14, 2016
Tags: Empty, depression, sadness, doubt

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Stephanie Morford
Stephanie Morford

Berwyn, IL



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My name is Stephanie Morford. I'm seventeen years old. I like writing, music, and reading. I haven't always been a fan of writing, but in middle school I found that it called out to me in an odd sort .. more..

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