I Welcome The Pain

This sadness covers me like a blanket;

and I take comfort in it,

let it work its way inside of me

and burrow in my chest until I can no longer breathe.

I welcome the pain.

 

I smile at the darkness;

have conversations with my demons,

and stay calm as I fall into the abyss.

I welcome the pain.

 

Yet I shy away from sunshine

and I’ve never had anyone to call mine

but then you came along

and I tried to push you away from me

and you asked me what you did wrong

I said, with a lump in my throat

“I’ve only ever known pain and sadness

and I don’t want you to come into my life only for you to go”

 

But three years later and you are still here

and the sadness and pain disappeared.

I used to welcome the pain

because it’s all I had ever known

but I have finally let it go. 

Reviews

[Ruth]

It is surprising how much darkness can become a friend but we aren't meant to live in darkness, the light finds us eventually...lovely poem hon x

[Michael G. Smith]

The best I've read tonight and can empathize.

[Lyn Anderson]

Another truthful and thoughtful portrayal of coming through the pain with another person by your side.