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Drowning in Emotion: Poetic Laments of Sadness

Navigating the Depths of Despair: A Journey through Poetic Laments

By Courtney BurchPublished 7 months ago 2 min read
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Drowning in Emotion: Poetic Laments of Sadness
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In the vast ocean of emotions, I find myself adrift, A turbulent sea of sadness, where my soul begins to shift. Drowning in the depths of sorrow, I struggle to stay afloat, But the weight of my heartache pulls me down, refusing to let go.

Each breath I take feels heavy, as if water fills my lungs, The weight of despair presses upon me, like a thousand suns. I am consumed by the waves of sadness, their relentless crash, Engulfing me in darkness, in a torrent of emotions that clash.

In this sea of tears, my voice becomes a mere whisper, Lost amidst the cries of anguish, a soul forever in blisters. I reach out for a lifeline, a glimmer of hope to cling to, But all I find are fragments of broken dreams, shattered and askew.

My heart becomes a shipwreck, lost amidst the tides, Navigating through the wreckage, where sorrow forever resides. Each wave that crashes over me, a reminder of my pain, As I sink deeper into the abyss, where sadness holds its reign.

The saltwater stings my eyes, blurring my vision of light, As I descend further into the depths, embracing the endless night. I long to breathe the air of joy, to escape this watery tomb, But the current of despair pulls me down, sealing my impending doom.

I am surrounded by the echoes of sorrow, their haunting melody, A symphony of heartbreak, resonating through the sea. The sound of my own cries blend with the crashing waves, As I surrender to the ocean's embrace, where sadness enslaves.

Yet, even in the depths, a glimmer of hope remains, A flicker of resilience, a spark that still sustains. I grasp onto that tiny flame, refusing to let it fade, For within this sea of sadness, a strength is being made.

With each stroke of my pen, I write my laments of despair, Turning the depths of my sorrow into poetry, a testament to bear. In the ink-stained pages, my emotions find release, As I pour my heart onto the paper, finding solace and peace.

Through the verses, I navigate the currents of my pain, Guided by the rhythm of words, I rise above the disdain. For poetry becomes my life raft, my salvation from the sea, As I pour my soul into each line, setting my spirit free.

Though the waters may be treacherous, I refuse to drown, I will swim through the sorrow, with poetry as my crown. For even in the depths, there is beauty to be found, In the depths of sadness, new strength will abound.

So let the tears flow, let the words bleed, For within this poetic lament, my soul finds what it needs. Drowning in emotion, I find solace in the depths, As I navigate this sea of sadness, my heart slowly mends.

In the poetic laments of sadness, I discover my voice, A testament to resilience, a choice to rejoice. For even in the darkest depths, there is a glimmer of light, And through the power of poetry, I will continue to fight.

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