All Is Not Lost

All is not lost

only the numbness of my lips and the dryness in my throat

I can only hear the pounding of my heart beats in my ears

My mind thrown into chaos, as I strain to hold control of pain that has risen from the depths of hell

A hand that holds my throat 

My screams muffled in the padded room of my mind

I am left hanging on my own crucifix ....blood dripping from my open wounds

I feel the nails hammered into the intricate webs of my convoluted mass of gray and white matter

My capacity has overflowed

All is not lost

Except my mind, at this moment!

Reviews

[William Michael Reeves]

You must have found some part of your mind. Enough to keep writing. Nothing light and fluffy about your poetry. Interesting how poets use word constructions for so many different emotions and concepts.

[Hebe]

😊mind is still operating optimally…. Collecting life experiences from people & situations, make the words flow.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Hebe,
"All is not lost" Thus early write is an honest portrayal of what is real for so many! We all deal with our lives circumstances, choices and experiences; processed from the inside of our souls and back out. Humanity is so precious and can be very vulnerable and brittle too. We need to listen to and help one another; give time and caring. Bless you for sharing this...................Kathy

[Hebe]

Hi Kathy, thank you so much for stopping by , unfortunately there is a lot of human and soul suffering out there. Maybe our writing can change people to be more gentler souls. Have a wonderful day.

[Jade]

such a deep imagery displayed here, very well expressed

[Hebe]

Thank you so much for your review...i forgot all about this section. ..thats why it took so long to get back to you!

[Beautiful Intentions]

Such vivid imagery which had made my heart thump-thump while reading. Almost able to feel the hand closing around my throat so slowly squeezing the very life, the sanity from a flailing body. "my screams muffled in the padded room of my mind..." These words had struck such a cord for me. This entire masterful write hitting hard, unforgettable in its devastating splendor. Was expecting something hopeful when considering the title, but was pleasantly surprised of the true intent of this piece and the brilliant close. Fabulously done, Hebe. Such a fan of your work.

[Hebe]

Sorry to get back to you so late i forgot completely about this section....i do appreciate your terrific review, thank you:)

[WillaDanvers]

This is brilliant! Love the use of interesting words!

[Hebe]

Hi Willa ...i didn't see this until now... thank you so much :)

[Srindhi Arasu]

Well written hebe ! Keep it up !!

[Hebe]

thank you :)