My Solace

The power of writing... What, for some, is optional, is life and breath to me. It has been some time since I last wrote a poem. I was pondering life, and considering the places people find comfort.

The delicate fragility of pages

Well-worn from bearing

Every burden imaginable.

How I caress these precious pieces;

My lifeline in times of turmoil.

The solidity of a pen

Gives me a foundation,

Though my heart wavers.

I hold on, as if letting go

Would spell my doom.

Someone listen to me!

Can no one hear

The bitter weeping of my heart?

Save me from myself.

I am afraid.

My world is crumbling;

Once again I flounder

For I was too preoccupied.

Yet here I sit, with pen and paper,

Safe in my place of solace.

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

When all is crumbling around us, we need something to cling on to for support. Writing does that for many. I would imagine in the current climate of covid, that is even more so. Your lines flow smoothly and your meaning is well conveyed. Good work.

Chris

[Elina]

Thank you for the review!

[pinhead07]

I enjoyed reading this. Indeed, reading and writing can get us through so much.

Someone listen to me!
Can no one hear
The bitter weeping of my heart?
Save me from myself.
I am afraid.

This part I found very well written. The silence and solitude can get to people, it drives most mad. Being away from people and unable to express one's self yet wanting to do just that; wanting to be closer to people and express one's self.

This explains a writer's life pretty well. Kudos.

[Elina]

Thank you for the review!

[pinhead07]

You're welcome! :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Wow how I relate to this having written a poem on the theme today. This is a well balanced, flowing piece with great rhythem and melody!

[Elina]

Thank you for the review.

[emipoemi]

In the pith of solitude and the depths of despair, a shadow looks to the empty void of a page and the black heart of the ink to attempt to find the light.

This is amazing, and highly relatable. Good flow, great imagery, grand narrative and message! Well done!

[Elina]

Thank you for your kind words.

[emipoemi]

my pleasure.

[Revery]

Pages bearing burden, these are our gift to the world, our pain expressed, our pain offered for another to know they are not alone and therefore know we are not alone.

[Chris]

You have a "fine" voice... I would like to hear more of it.

[Elina]

Thank you for the lovely review.

[Iam-me]

Elina, that is exactly how I feel too.

[Elina]

Thank you for your review.

[Iam-me]

your welcome.

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Writing has so much power in our life. So much can be said. Nice poem!

[Levi Levin]

It's amazing what we can accomplish with just a pen and paper. Great job Elina!

[Elina]

Yes, indeed! I am so grateful for the gift of language and writing.
Thank you for your review!

[Levi Levin]

Your welcome!