Tethers in the Empty

Cast upon waves

I'm not holding on

Riding the empty

My sorrowful song

Yet tethers allow

No possible break

Bound to this world

Unshakable fate

To cut loose

Or to sever

Tormented

Yet I'll never

Needed still

Gentle kindness

Worthless feeling

Simple blindness

Returning now

Void avoiding

Back from Hell

Mind denoising

Here I am

Clarity revealing

I am ok

Despite all the feelings

Reviews

[Neha agrawal]

This reads like a quiet storm finally settling. The tension between wanting to let go and still being tied to something maybe purpose, maybe love is so real. There’s pain in every line, but also resilience. “Here I am” hit the hardest. After everything, you're still standing, still feeling, and now finally seeing things a little clearer. That’s strength most people don’t talk about making it through without anyone noticing you almost didn’t. It’s raw, honest, and quietly powerful.

[Alicia-Veracity]

Thank you so much for this lovely review! You put it all so beautifully! I appreciate your words so much! Also, I do apologize for not replying to this sooner. Life gets busy some days. Still, your words mean alot to me, so thank you! =)

[emmajoygreen]

Musical meter in a prose poem that takes one into a scene of progress and Self gentleness. It's great to read a poem that shows life as improving, of breaking through problems and barriers - in other words, gradually winning out, hopefully, into a happier time.

' Returning now
Void avoiding
Back from Hell
Mind denoising'

Such sadness directly above, but.. gradually better and better. So pleased for you, poet.

[Alicia-Veracity]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words! =)

[Ayesha Faiz]

Your poem takes the reader on a powerful emotional journey from sorrow and struggle to clarity and quiet strength. The way you describe inner battles and the pull to keep going feels very real and touching. It’s beautifully written, and the ending gives a sense of calm after the storm. Wonderful poem. Thank you for sharing this!

[Alicia-Veracity]

Thank you so much for the beautiful review! I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem. This one is very special to me, so it means a lot that you were able to take from it all the things you did.

[Ayesha Faiz]

You're very welcome. :)