Darkness I Write

I struggle with chronic illnesses and pain. Writing poetry is my way of communicating. Poetry speaks for me.

Upon the night the poet writes,

within my darkened room 

under candlelight all is revealed. 

From my ink comes black and blue,

with bruises from my passed I stain

these walls. 

Memories never leave me, 

pain and suffering is like a 

shadow always following me. 

Writing is a release, a bandaid 

to help me heal. 

These emotional hills are a 

struggle to climb, but I grew bat 

wings so watch me fly. 

Author's Note

Please be kind. I am autistic and I am trying. I am using a cell phone to post so spell check might cause errors. I will correct them when I am capable.

Reviews

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

This is a very strong and emotional poem written from a place of truth and pain. I think it speaks for many who are suffering from depression and a profound loneliness within one's soul. Thank you for sharing your poem with us. It has a very important message for those to hear.

[Kerra]

Writing is a release, a bandaid
to help me heal.

I like this part, I think a lot of people use writing to heal.
emotional read

[lessa (kenzie)]

such an emotional read, nicely expressed

[Amanda]

Thank you.

[John the Baptist]

By all means, keep writing. If nothing else, writing something that satisfies you is a way of connecting with your inner self.

[Amanda]

Thank you very much. I will.

[Amanda]

I am honored to hear that. Yes, it is very emotional and deep. My mom use tell me I am deeper than anyone she ever met and I am an inspiration for everyone. I guess she's right. Mom's do that a lot. She passed away in 2016 from cancer. She's my biggest inspiration. She helped me through my deepest depression and my stepdad too. Having a support system is very important.