But still ...

But still ...

A Poem by Michelle Lauren
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... a dedication to all that behold heartbreaking hope

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I have fallen down the rabbit hole 
Perversion permeates my thoughts 

Every cell in my brain tires
Abused to the point of nefarious collapse 

Rain spatters the windows; there will be no sun today 
Only doleful somber and drear

Forsaken is childrens’ laughter 
Displaced by paralyzing silence 

A meaningless life; unfulfilled and moot as a bird poking for worms on the freeway 
Humorous to some, disheartened by few, ignored by most 

Today is Christmas 
Supposed bliss abandoned years in advance 

I am broken, I am solemn, I am neither here nor anywhere 
A misguided conceptualized existence 

The faint presence of a tattered calendar of which reads December 25 clings desperately to its hold,
It is sadly the last and only reminder 

Years have past since I have felt their presence 
Lying in a cell with no bars; doors that await their simplified purpose 

But still,
I am a prisoner of my own devices

© 2021 Michelle Lauren


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This is such a beautiful, honest and creative poem that holds so many emotions. I have to say 'Supposed bliss abandoned years in advance' has to be one of my very favorite lines in poetry I have ever read. This is gorgeous and so relatable, it really reaches out with feeling and touches the heart.

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1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Michelle Lauren

3 Years Ago

Thx so so much for your shared sentiments and to have a line in a poem that resonates so deeply to s.. read more



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This is such a beautiful, honest and creative poem that holds so many emotions. I have to say 'Supposed bliss abandoned years in advance' has to be one of my very favorite lines in poetry I have ever read. This is gorgeous and so relatable, it really reaches out with feeling and touches the heart.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Michelle Lauren

3 Years Ago

Thx so so much for your shared sentiments and to have a line in a poem that resonates so deeply to s.. read more
such a creative write here, really enjoyed this

Posted 3 Years Ago


Michelle Lauren

3 Years Ago

Thx for taking the time to read my poem and your kind words .... much appreciated .... be safe xo

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Michelle Lauren
Michelle Lauren

North of Boston , MA



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I am a self-sustaining woman that has lived life mainly from watching and observing others in my highly dysfunctional family as NOT what to do. My outlook on life and the world we inhabit is dismal at.. more..

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