The Labyrinth Inside

A collaberation with A Ghost of Myself...

The darkness keeps me warm at night,
As I submerge into the labyrinth of my mind;
The callous echo's drown out conscious thought,
while him, her, and I conspire to co-exist as one.

My thoughts are alive
They form into hideous creatures
But I adore them very much indeed
For they are like my pets.

Each twisted minion mutters in its own guttural tone;
An ancient language boring into the depths my being.
Failure, worthless, I'm the vessel in need of the crypt"
My transgressions are beyond societal redemption.

Beyond all the racket
is a soft little voice,
Saying, “you're useful, brilliant, and wonderful.”
The voice is lost,
as I let the darkness overwhelm me
and take over my being.

Alone, dismayed, and encased in the complexities of my psyche,
I become subdued to the ill-intent, drawing from the well of woe.
Sorrow laden and induced into a battle of will and spirit . . .
A heart blackened by whispers, pulsating in a single beat.

I no longer can fight it.
I'm too lost in my thoughts
Just another dark soul
With my whole mind to roam.

Navigation has become my plight in this desolate void,
Extend your skeletal hand, give me guidance. I accept.
And maybe then, we can find a way out
A path that leads out of this misery.

Author's Note

I joined a group called Pairing Up Poetry. There, I was randomly paired up with Jack Wolfe, and we wrote this poem together. It was so much fun working with him, and I really want to thank him for everything! I do hope you enjoyed this piece as much as we did writing it.

Reviews

[Lizardo]

another amazing piece of work!
Really love the labirynth addin there
Great jog :)

[Cool Girl]

Thanks so much, Lizardo!

[ANTO]

This certainly tied in big time with the title - a more labyrinthine poem I dont think Ive read on here.
The lack of direction - the darkness - the hoplessness was all very well conveyed. Im claustrophobic afetr being stuck as a kid in a hole so i was truly glad when this was over but thats no commentary on yuo guys and the sterling piece you created here. well done.

[Cool Girl]

Thanks so very much, ANTO! It means a lot coming from you:)

[ANTO]

Im no writing expert CG - there are many on WC that are - technically speaking but I will tell you how it affected me - an ordinary reader. Thats all I can give but i give it gladly - had I the wherewithal or qualifications to give techniacl advice I would.
so thanks I think I mean to say CG - thanks for your kind remarks. :))

[ANTO]

** techniacl = technical - see, told you lol. ;p

[Cool Girl]

xD Well, you're welcome then, dearest anto:)