angel burdened by earth

youre a fallen angel but your wings are far too much of a burden for you to carry.

you dance in daylight,

but as soon as you’re alone in the absence of light and the hum of the people,

you begin to carve pieces out of yourself to ease the weight of the world on your body.

each piece, each feather, a shard of hope, but detached from yourself it wanes away like smoke.

and eye for an eye;

the world drowns you in burdens,

so you chip at yourself away as a cause,

until you are left with nothing but the bare bones of yourself.

is this what it wants from me?

when will it finally be enough?

when will i feel the peace that i give out?

coursing pessimism.

a plea for grace in your eyes,

as you weep silently into the violent hands you possess, which stand to be the only ones who hold you during trivial times.

you search for solace in the shadows,

but the echos of your calling anguish bleed out into the darkness,

dissipating to nothing in the void.

you’re burdened to bring light,

but even angels falter in the place where sorrows grow.

Author's Note

i havent proof read this so if theres any mistakes, my bad!!!

Reviews

[Beren]

I liked that most of your poems had angel and heavenly elements (you must feel close to them cause you are an angel from heaven for sure). And for some reason I felt like I had read this poem before. I swear my aura was cleansed while I was reading it.
It's so meaningful. Okay, I guess this is my favorite. I want everyone to read this. TALENT HERSELF.

I'm not exaggerating, this poem is really like a piece from the holy book. I'll take notes in my notebook to read it from time to time. It's so beautiful. Whatever else I say will sound empty. I can never write half as good as you, my love.I'm reading it for the 10th time and I can't get over it. You're casting a spell with your words.

[ashley]

STOP THERES TEARS IN MY EYES IN THE WORK BREAK ROOM RIGHT NOW AAAHHHHH im so so glad you enjoyed this poem, this is also one of my favourites too 🥹

[Beren]

This is masterpiece

[Seltala]

HOLY MOLY!!! Great job! You described the feelings of burden, death, fear, and unyielding anxiety so explicitly I think it made my heart beat a little faster. Keep it up. Seriously; you have a talent.

[ashley]

EEE thank you so much !!!

[wedopodcast]

I can relate to this. Really love your honesty. Keep going. I am writting something myself. Should publish soon

[ashley]

thank you thank you !!!! excited to see what you post :-)

[Starr]

I really enjoyed this write, I found it deep and full of feeling.
You put a lot into this piece. A very emotive piece here.

[ashley]

i really appriciate it :3 thank you