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SCHADENFREUDE

SCHADENFREUDE

A Poem by Sirius King
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Schadenfreude (ˈʃaːdənfrɔydə)— n delight in another's misfortune [German: from Schaden harm + Freude joy]

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Being torn apart

 Limb from limb

Knife through the heart

But it’s not a horror film

You watch it

And enjoy it

Sending chills
through my skin

You sit there and see
me suffering

With a sinister grin

I shudder within

More people must hurt

So you can give more sympathy

Perverting empathy

Because misery loves company

Haven’t you taken enough from me?

 My dreams…?

…The best of me?

 You didn’t reach yours goals

So you stole the ones that were left in me

 

Putting a dollar in the hand

Of a homeless man

So you can feel better

About your own situation

Self- Satisfaction

Public humiliation

Inside joke

Spoke with no consideration

Of the hell I’m really facing

And the thought of me failing

Keeps your heart racing

No need to lie

I can see it in your eyes

You’re hoping

Waiting

Praying

For my demise…



 

 

 

 

© 2012 Sirius King


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Very well written. Great use of expounding on the term Schadenfruede.
Only one comment of criticism....I found the use of the word "empathy" a little out of place in this poem. I understand that they person is empathizing, feeling the others pain, in order to laugh at it or for an ego boost, but empathy generally has far different connotations. Generally 'empathy' suggests one deeply identifying with another's feelings or suffering and then tries to help them. It is the comforting connotation that I feel doesn't work here.

....Great work overall!!!

Posted 11 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Sirius King

11 Years Ago

i thought about that too, may have to change it...thanx for the critique!
JuniperPearl

11 Years Ago

No problem. Great poem!!



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Splendid read and write. After reading your work, I bow to the divine within you. Keep writing.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Sirius King

11 Years Ago

no need to bow lol that gave me a good laugh,,,, as always thanks for the comment and encouragement!
Brandon S. Whitten

11 Years Ago

It's an expression:) You are talented and not often do I come across younger people with such insigh.. read more
Sirius King

11 Years Ago

the insight can come at a price sometimes, I've been through a lot in my short 25 years, i just than.. read more
Very well written. Great use of expounding on the term Schadenfruede.
Only one comment of criticism....I found the use of the word "empathy" a little out of place in this poem. I understand that they person is empathizing, feeling the others pain, in order to laugh at it or for an ego boost, but empathy generally has far different connotations. Generally 'empathy' suggests one deeply identifying with another's feelings or suffering and then tries to help them. It is the comforting connotation that I feel doesn't work here.

....Great work overall!!!

Posted 11 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Sirius King

11 Years Ago

i thought about that too, may have to change it...thanx for the critique!
JuniperPearl

11 Years Ago

No problem. Great poem!!

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Sirius King

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