I want the whirring flames to stop
I want to find myself again
I want to feel my feet touch earth
I want to call myself a friend
•
So many nights, wasted in pain
Over a weak, malicious lie
Told by my own mind, to myself.
A barrier that blocks the sky
•
Where is the truth I once contained?
Where is the clarity inside?
Where is the force of my own will
That not even my fear could hide?
Where is the certainty of life
That force that holds us to the ground
The gravity I’ve so long lacked.
That will be where my peace is found
•
I lost myself along the way
I made a deal–he took the lot
That devil voice that lives inside
That turns your sense of self to rot
Now, spinning out, I grasp at straws–
Some string to tether me to Earth
A gold thread leading back to me.
A knot, tying me to my worth
•
Where am I?
Where did I go?
This is the first time that I’ve asked
I’ve had my head buried in sand
While meanwhile, seven years have passed
But maybe our estrangement’s why
This lying voice is haunting me–
Self, tether me back to myself
And help me realize I’m free
About the Creator
On Winning and Losing
Recently, the pleasant surprise of placement on the Vocal Bonus Leaderboard sent me down a rabbit hole. Now, rabbit holes are a pretty common place for me to spend time, but I don't always feel the call to write about them. To be honest, the thought of sharing some of them mortifies me.
By Dana Crandell5 days ago in Writers
Comments (16)
Creative.
So very heartfelt and creative. Raw emotions needing answers, I feel your words and send wishes for strength and enlightenment. Congrats of TS.
Well-deserved congratulations for your work—keep it up!
Very powerful beautiful poem!
Beautiful poem, Joelle! Your deep introspective thoughts are out of this world. The journey of this piece is beautiful! Love these lines: “So many nights, wasted in pain Over a weak, malicious lie Told by my own mind, to myself. A barrier that blocks the sky” Just all the yes! Then the realization at the end…an incredible grand finale!!! Bravo on this stellar piece and on top story! Missed you in your absence and happy to see you back! ✨🫶🏼✨
wow beautiful poem super mam.
Beautiful and aching, my friend ❤️
Earth & gravity as a binding of a sense of self to self. Interesting metaphor. To become grounded vs. remaining lost. Only once tethered do you realize that you're free. Mind-bending, thought-provoking. Walkabout. Journeying seven years through the wilderness to find yourself.
Powerful and so well written. Meter, rhyme, pacing - everything flows so well. I'm glad it ended wit a bright outlook. Another amazing poem, Joelle!
This is so emotional and yeah...you are so gifted when it comes to wriitng about deep stuff, Joelle. Well done on this one. Relatable and quite hard hitting, but loved the positive note that it ended with.
This made me so emotional! Loved your poem! Hope you're doing well. Sending you lots of love and hugs! ❤️
Fantastic!!! Love it!!!❤️❤️
Absolutely amazing poem. Best wishes with you hope you on top
I hope you find what you’re searching for. 💕
A lovely poem about pain and finding yourself. Nicely done. Note on the first line … I want to the whirring flames to stop … delete the word ‘to’. 💕😊💕
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