Time

People say time heals all pain,
But does it really?
I must ask how long must I wait?
This dark torturous tunnel from which I can't escape
Seems to devour time and leaves me lifeless.
I'm numb and cold hoping death grasps me soon.
How long must I wait?
Time escapes my fingers like warm blood dripping from my heart. No point in trying to stop the flow if death is at my door.
Darkness strangles me like snakes in a pit trying to squeeze it's prey. The pain crushing every part of my being, unbearable torture.
But I must wait, for time will slowly run out for me.
Time runs out for every soul.

Reviews

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Time is not a healer. The passage of time may take the edge off of acute pain, but it does not heal pain. On the other hand, time can be used well for healing purposes. When time is used well, in terms of healing wounds, then it is because we do something specific with and within it. Love your poetic integration of the hurt associated from a broken relationship - :-)

[Anand Sehgal]

I must ask how long must I wait?

you made me think over it for quite some time. Poignant.

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[Chris]

Truisms abound and we shape them to our "needs". People ARE unique and one-size-DOESN'T-fit-all.

There is a danger to asking questions you already have an answer for - a different answer than expected.

[Angie G]

Very kind words. And yes sometimes we must avoid the question if we know the answer and fear it. Thank you Chris.

[wordman]

they say that time ,heals a broken heart,but time has stood still, since we`ve been a part
as ray charles would say it ! loved the poem,and you are right

[alifeacoustic]

A tale of pain, etched upon the face and in every line. Cold, numb and dark are all too well known. Time marches on, but sometimes feels like it leaves some of us behind.
Beautiful write. I really felt your words. Thank you for sharing.

[Angie G]

Thank you for reading my work.. it all comes from within.

[alifeacoustic]

You're welcome.