Haunted Memories

Next chapter of my darkness

I barely understood this word
"Suicide" - what is that?, locked away 

Beneath the frozen earth

Looking for an escape, freedom.

 

Shadows playing in the moonlight

Taunting me with their dances

Upon the walls, filled with torment

As I am haunted by the memories.

 

Laughing inside my mind,

My demons, of pain and emptiness

As I am kept hidden and locked away

This blackness I hold within my heart.

 

Cockroaches and bugs

Crawling upon the floor, my skin

Their only crime - hunger

As I knock them all away.

 

Screams and shattered glass

A father who never wanted to be

Filled with the toxic posion of life

And alcohol flowing in his veins.

 

Purple and blue, my holy bruises

Drenched in my own misery

The blood of my childhood remains

Stained forever among these walls.

Author's Note

When my mother and brother were not around. This is how I spent my days.

Reviews

[Pratik]

That is a sad poem... It's painful the way you have written this.. what can i say? Time will put right everything..my best wishes with you.

[Eagle Cruagh]

Horrible.
Please try to avoid the poison
that flowed in father`s veins.
His poison mah have been alcohol,
but it could be hate in yours. Replace
it with kindness and love and you will
have happiness for the rest of your life.
Good writing--- keep it up .
----- Eagle Cruagh

[Shattered Dreams]

I'm so sad for you... I hate it when perents don't their care of their children well... It makes me want to slap them and just shout at them. You don't derserve that childhood, and you should now try and leave the sad, hurting memories behind and start fresh by having a good time. Enjoy yourself!

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gut wrenching write, wonderfully expressed emotions.

[J.J. NIGHTINGALE]

I can relate to a childhood filled with pain .. .. Hurt takes time to heal , dying does nothing but rob .. .. HUGS ..

Thanks for sharing your heart .. Jasmine

[Sakib]

It hurts when you stay far from your family. I can relate to this totally. It's well written and nicely expressed. I liked it. :)

[sounds of shadows]

a wrenching account - truly words drenched in your misery

[J Kiplinger Young]

This is a well written poem.
I would suggest instead of stating "suicide", give the reader an image or action to experience it. That will add significantly to the reader's experience.

[Robbie~xoxo~]

My heart breaks for you! No child should ever have to go through that! You are a survivor, and that speaks volumes!! Keep your beautiful spirit alive. Tell your truth, and I will listen.

Your friend,
Robbie

[Hazle Eyed Girl]

this is a very depressing peom, but well written. and it makes sad to think of a father who would rather drink than take care of his child properly. im sorry.