'From Spark to Embers'

I chose 'From Spark to Embers' as the first poem to share because it resonates deeply within me. Its words feel intimately familiar, as they echo my own thoughts and emotions.

are you happy?" is such a difficult question.
I always say, "yes", because I have friends
I laugh at jokes, I go out and have fun
my life isn't as bad as it could be, and I don't
have terrible problems, it could be worse.

...but then, one night at 3AM when I'm alone
still awake, lying in bed, thinking about life
I find myself crying my heart out,
Suddenly I am convinced that nobody likes me.
I feel horrible, and I question everything I had...

and I don't know if I was ever happy at
all.....

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

no matter how many friends we do have, sometimes we don't believe they really are our friends and we feel very lonely in a crowded room.
Alice is in the picture...that was my mother's name.
Welcome to WC
j.

[Alice]

Hi J, thank you for sharing such honest feelings—loneliness in a crowd is something so many of us know all too well. I’m truly touched that my name brings to mind your mother, Alice.

[John the Baptist]

Do not allow such thought patterns to seize your attention. They will feed on themselves and grow.

[Alice]

Thank you so much for the advice—I really appreciate your concern. I’m doing alright; I tend to channel those thoughts into my writing, which helps me process and transform them into something constructive.

[Jordan. S]

Wow that was such a sweet poem, i relate a lot to it. It’s beautiful, keep writing great stuff like that!

[Alice]

Thank you so much! It truly means the world to me when my words resonate with someone. Your sweet comment has made my day—thank you for taking the time to share it!

[Jordan. S]

Your welcome! I’m happy I made you happy 😊!