I Awoke One Morning

Kind of in the same vein as I Will Be Happy Again.

I awoke one morning, same as the rest.
Praying for my dreaded day to somehow be blessed.
Still held down by heavy chains,
Incredible, insurmountable obstacles were all that remained.
Slowly behind, my chains dragged in the sand.
As I moved aimlessly around a broken, senseless land.
My eyes followed the chains but just couldn't see,
What had imprisoned me so conspicuously.
So I cast my eyes a bit further ahead,
Instantly blinded by an angry, raging bed.
That swept me away, chains and all.
Attacking my lungs, choking my call.
Dark, swirling waters washed over my head,
My skin being scraped until I furiously bled.
I washed up on shore, my eyes open wide.
And steadily stared up at the sky.
I slowly turned over, a tedious task,
Glancing into the waves, not knowing how long I could last.
From beneath the water someone was looking at me,
With eyes so large and bright, looking back so painfully.
Cuts and bruises painted them red,
Broken lips whispering..... I wish I were dead.
Who was this? A person so lost, darkened by the world.
Reaching out to stoke their fragile face,
My fingers about to touch theirs, in this truely tranquil place.
And as we touched, my friend disappeared.
Gone, the water rippled, then stood still and clear.
Suddenly I understood! This person was me!
A reflection showed my true condition. I jumped back fearfully.
What have I done? This isn't me!
My mind racing, such insanity!
This sorry being, barely held together.
How could this happen? Would it last forever?
No! NO! I'm done being tired, being held down and hurt.
I'm done being, broken, bleeding and worse.
I'm done letting the world choose my path for me
I'm done allowing darkness to be all that I see.
I stood up strong, my vitality restored!
My wounds were healed, my body not sore.
I struck out on a path toward the sun.
Away from the darkness,
          my life had once more,
   begun.

 

 

                    by Pauline Marie Daley

                        July 28th, 2008

Reviews

[Rain]

I've always said, it is in the darkness that the light shines the brightest. I loved this , because you didn't quit. All of life's profound lessons are taught when we are at our lowest. Rain..

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Sometimes we have to be completely broken, to be free of our strongholds and transgressions; 'born again' to a stronger, positive and constructive life.

Fascinatingly creative, poetically poignant and beautifully written piece!

Phill(ozofee)

[Poeticpiers]

beautifully constructed and presented in poetic prose

[MarchAprilMayJuneJuly]

wow!!! that was a really strong, emotional and pursuing piece.... i was captured by your words as i gazed from line to line...i felt as if i was in your shoes... it is truly amazing when you can touch someone's heart like you have mine... it was..soo...sad... but it got brighter at the end.

i loved it!

~may

[David Lewis Paget]

A reaffirmation of the value of life, despite the daily distractions and depressive influences which seem to beat us down and make life something less than it truly is. For someone as young as you to be able to write so cogently heralds a future of literary worth. Keep writing.
David.

[Arthur Henn]

I don't know what to say, I'm speechless with what you have shared here. This One Is A Trophy!!!! Its going in my library of what I feel are poems of GREAT VALUE!

Indeed a favorite to read over and over again.

Thank You!

Arthur Henn

[Ralphy]

Beautiful poem Pauline. I like the structure and rhythm. It flowed easily down the page and my heart soared as the words hit me. I loved the reflection in the water and the ripple effect that snatched your image. It's wonderful to find yourself no matter how you do it and to finally wake up to a new a day with a purpose and a plan. Beautiful write.

[These Haunted Hallways]

WoW! This really touched me from head to toe here hehe. Amazingly well written, with such fire and vigor of emotions. I can relate to this plenty, as the pain comes and goes. This brings so much light and happiness at the end of the darkened tunnel, and thats what really counts. Very beautiful job :)

B.A.