Storm Cloud

It doesn't matter how far I run

How loud I shout

How hard I fight to escape

I'm trapped here beside you

My body lies broken

Limbs chained by sweet nothings

Your tender caress

Drags screams from my parted lips

You refuse to let me go

Some call it love

Others say denial

I snarl rage

I almost loathe your existence

And yet...

Despite the fear

The agony

The sorrow

I rather be held

As a prisoner of your desires

Than live a thousand lifetimes 

Without you.

Author's Note

I'm on an emotional roller coaster, and folks, I've just gotten past the corkscrew =/

Reviews

[Marie Harrison]

Beautiful poem. We've all been there, but it's hell when you are in it. It's hard starting your live over without what you thought was your soulmate. I'm sure better days are ahead for you. Wonderful poem of self-expression. Brought healing to my heart too.

[Jersey]

First let me say,I'm glad to see something of yours pop up on my read request list, I missed reading your work although some of what seems to be said in the author's note makes me glad I don't see too much. Alright, I love the way you discribe everything in this. The emotion is so raw it feels as though the reader is going through the pain with you. I have been through what probably inspired this, it's not a fun emotional or mental time. The lines of this poem are beautiful on their own, but the way you have paired them together just makes them all the more powerful. I really hope your emotional coaster comes to a halt soon and long enough for you to relax and enjoy life for life.

[Dream Weaver]

A prisoner of love chained to antiquated fears
of neglect and abandonment...nice write....

[KatiePie]

Oh my, this work is brilliant. It's written with such passion it's beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[David W Moore III]

wow, such a contrast of feelings, truly shows the emotional dilemma we all go through to some degree in relationships. The people we love the most can also engender the opposite if they hurt us. When we feel deeply, we feel deeply on all sides. Great piece. Got me thinking.