Firefly

Firefly

A Poem by A.Lee
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-firefly-

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Why am I
Trapped alone in a darkened world
Left to feel
But never know relief from pain

Why do I
Embrace a life so full of sadness
While the light
Dances just beyond my grasp

When did I
Become unworthy of a friend
Someone to care
No matter how low I may be

And how can I
Convince myself that I should live
When all I see
Is everything that that's wrong with me

I am drowning
In a world where I don't belong
Where only sorrow
Comes to soothe the open wounds

A firefly
Trapped in this jar of my existence
I watched you smile
And leave me here to fade away

© 2010 A.Lee


Author's Note

A.Lee
just thoughts.

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Hey Cattie,
Interesting sentiments of inprisonment and betrayal, of abandonment. As always your poetry hits a mark beyond imagination making it so good, and so unique.
Good job, my dear! BZ

Sorry I've been a little preoccupied with my studies. School's finally back in session!
S

Posted 13 Years Ago


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your "JUST THOUGHTS" are "JUST AMAZING" well written with a good flow, and i liked the second stanza much.. its a kind of melancholic poem, yet it was a good read..

Posted 13 Years Ago


Banish those thoughts M'lady Your light adds to the brightness of the world for those with eyes to see

Posted 13 Years Ago


It is easy to feel alone. I need to see my daughter and grandchildren and I feel alive and with purpose. A very sad poem. We must find reason and purpose to be alive. A excellent poem.
Coyote

Posted 13 Years Ago


wow Sad Deppressing Yet so Beautiful and lovely like a butterfly with a broken wing Trying to heal.

i love this line best Said yet Beautiful at it's best. God bless my friend

A firefly
Trapped in this jar of my existence
I watched you smile
And leave me here to fade away



Posted 13 Years Ago


I really liked this. I thought the comparison to the trapped firefly was really neat. Great job!

Posted 13 Years Ago


I can really relate to this. I loved this so much it was just so beautiful, and heartbreaking. I agree that the last stanza really meant something. I loved the metaphor and all but it was more than that. I can't get over how much i love this poem. :D

Posted 13 Years Ago


Lost thoughts, very troubling thoughts. Feelings of being unloved and trapped. Very excellent poem.

Posted 13 Years Ago


nice connection b/w human life and firefly... well done!!

Posted 13 Years Ago



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A.Lee
A.Lee

Monroe, GA



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