Run

I run from the truth, the truth that will kill me. I cover it with lies.

I'm running

Running faster than ever before

My breath comes in

Short, quick, puffs

My legs are aching

Shaking, barely helping me stand up

Fear is creeping up my spine

It's getting hard to breathe

I'm close, so close

I can almost believe the lies

But then I fall, stumble

And darkness overtakes me

I can no longer hide nor run

From the truth

That haunts me, frightens me

Tears freeze on my cheeks

A pain builds in my heart

I tried so hard to run

But here I am facing it

'I am not okay.'

The words break me

I only wanted to be normal

'I am broken.'

Just chipped around the edges

I lie, unwilling to see the pieces

Lying on the floor, tainted with red.

'I am drowning.'

I can no longer breathe

The depression, is weighing me down

I can no longer fight

I am drowning

In a pool of my tears

I can no longer run

And so, the truth kills me

Reviews

[priya]

This poem is indeed a pleasure to read my friend..those fears,those horrific dreams, those bitter truths...we try to run away from it..but those fears can only be dealt with by facing them with full courage and determination..very well written estelle :)

[Estelle]

I often find myself running from truths that are hard to face, but I think it's better to face them. There is less suspense and while it hurts, gradually it fades. Thank you again! =]

[priya]

yes..so true my friend...my pleasure

[C. Rose]

Well done. You have my vote for the "meaningful poetry" contest.
Good luck.

[Estelle]

Thank you very much! I'm so happy to have your vote!

[Kieta!]

This poem is full of emotion... very descriptive and beautiful piece :) well done!

[Estelle]

Thank you very much for the kind review!