Hollow Haven
A Storm of Sorrow and Neglect
echoes of loss carry on the wind
quaking
churning seas of pain is breaking
the ties that bind, unwind
unraveled by a decaying string
once life felt so complete
viewed by others so sweet
a beautiful thing
a safe harbor for some
a loss for other souls
flying to away left too many holes
slow sinking, this haven as become
an abyss of neglect is to blame
turbulent bitter winds, volcano rage
bolts of searing lighting is center stage
blooms of disgraced ash, all aflame
threatened to swallow
the sapphire sanctuary once filled with love
to be now weight down from the storm above
sorrowful raining tears to follow this house so hollow
About the Creator
Daphsam
Loving Wife, Mom, Dog Mom- A Dyslexic dreamer who never thought I could read or write. But life changed, and I conquered my fears. I am an artist, photographer, wordsmith and illustrator. Looking to weave stories and poems with my artwork.
A Digital Pandemic.
After a long day in the department, Emily dropped her worn and tired dark leather bag on the counter before navigating through the small and disordered kitchen to grab a cold beer from a contrarily empty fridge. She hadn't had a chance to unpack since moving from Newcastle to Glasgow, let alone shop for sustenance, except for cold brews naturally.
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Comments (17)
People nowadays are really stressed so this is all for you https://vocal.media/poets/wings-of-resilience-a-journey-through-adversity
Congrats on Top Story!🥳🥳🥳
Congratulations for top story 🎉🎉. Embrace your unique voice, for it holds the power to connect, resonate, and inspire others in ways only you can. Keep penning your truth, and watch as your words illuminate the path for others to follow."
Wow! You were in the zone when you wrote this one. Excellent work, Daphane. Love the photo too! 🤩
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congratulations on TS. This is excellent and the emotions it emits is deep and true.
This is fabulous. Congrats on the TS
Another amazing poem! Congrats on this well-deserved top story
Brilliantly written!!! Love this!!!💕❤️❤️ Congratulations on Top Story too!!!
I don't know why, but it reminds me of Prince Zuko's backstory from Avatar: The Last Airbender. Like, thr first line can directly reference to how the world lost the Avatar, and how further on down over the seas of pain Zuko's been exiled to find and capture the Avatar to return home and seek redemption from his father. Yet, even though he's considered to be the fire prince and people think that his life's perfectly cushy, but behind the curtain (and on stage when he fought his father) the trauma and perfectionism crushes him. Especially the part about the lightning rage is about how he demanded that life throw him a lightning bolt when he tried to channel cold fire. Heck even "disgraced ash, all aflame" spells out Zuko to me. Especially the sapphire sanctuary line reminds me about how those precious gemstones need tk be heat treated to really be allowed to shine.
Without love to lighten the load, all else becomes meaningless & heavy indeed.
This is poetry with a deep message. Really thought-provoking.
This was so poignantly beautiful! Loved your poem!
Felt it a lot. Thank you!
This is full of thoughtful feelings for all.
Interesting, once something was a safe heaven and it changes by an event. It remind me of people who had homes before the tornado hit it 😔
This was amazing. I really felt this one. Great writing.