Requiem for My Soul

"the process of going through a dark time in life- and being lucky enough to survive it"

It feels like so long ago

The days were filled with hope

The promise of an endless journey

Now nothing left to show

You pushed me far beyond the pale

A place I never thought I'd see

The shade rolled in like waves of darkness

Its fury meant for me

The writing on the wall was clear

I had to find my way

The pain would stay forever

Unless I saw a brand new day

Through years of desperation

The light was dimming on my soul

Somehow- my heart's flame stayed burning

And made sure I did not fall

Author's Note

....about a dark place in my life. we all go through a time that we think we won't survive. if our will is strong enough though, we can overcome anything! some events are too personal to share all the details, but I hope you get the basic idea!

Reviews

[hannah y.]

this was beautiful, and i think it's alright that you didn't include events that were too personal. the first lines captured my attention and the last lines left me yearning for more! thank you for the lovely read.

( ps: 'it's fury meant for me' is probably meant to be 'its fury meant for me' )

[denise]

Thanks for your review! LOL...you are correct...I don't know why i wrote it that way! I corrected it!
;)

[hannah y.]

you're very welcome! c: and haha, that's alright! ^^

[MomzillaNC]

Beautifully penned. Life’s journey so often seems to be on the verge of overwhelming us. It’s not easy finding that “heart’s flame” to keep light the way for our soul, but once found, no one can dim the light of our soul.

[Leo]

Very engaging from start to finish..heartfelt and transparent..your words resonated with me as I have been through the darkest of the darkest throughout my life..never loose that spark you talked about..nice work

[denise]

Thank you! I'm so glad you could relate to it! I'm still new to this site, so I appreciate all the feedback I receive from other writers! Have a happy new year!

[...]

I've been there too, my dear, more than once. It's not a place to stay, is it? I'm so glad you didn't fall. I truly enjoyed reading your words. Thank you so much for inviting me. I am honored :)

[denise]

Thank you so much for review! I've been away from this site for a while but recently returned. I enjoy hearing feedback. It helps me grow as a writer! Thank you!

[Brielle Cartny]

I was also at a place in my life where I felt like I would not be able to make it through the day. Thank you so much for sharing!! I hope things are going better for you now and that you keep fighting!

[denise]

A heartfelt "Thank You!" I know there's so many wonderful, talented writers on this site, so I am grateful for all the reviews I receive!

[Jennifer Shaw]

I know this pain so well. I love your writing style so far. Keep it coming! I agree, these pains only make us stronger if we have the will to persevere. Writing is healing.

[denise]

Thank you so much for taking the time to review my work! I'very been away from this site for a while but I'm recently back. It means alot to me that you read my work, especially with so many interesting pieces to choose from here! Thank you! Have a happy new year! ;)

[Jennifer Shaw]

You're quite welcome! Happy New Year to you as well, felow poet.

[Nadia Gerassimenko]

It is good that you weren't too specific about personal experiences. In this way, anyone can relate, because one time or another, every one of us felt so high with one person who pushed us to a fall later on. But we managed to get up and keep on going further! That was well said! The last stanza is especially powerful.

[denise]

Thanks so much, Nadia. I'm hesitant to post my writing since I am truly a novice, especially when it comes to poetry. Writing is something I have always enjoyed and I finally have the time, now that my boys are older, to work on my skills. I am working on a couple books at the present time. I would love for you to read a chapter or two when it's ready- and if you have the time! Congrats on your book! Exciting!

[Nadia Gerassimenko]

We all start as novices and then we grow! So keep at it. I would love to read the chapters. I'll be checking up on you. And thank you so much! It is indeed exciting :).

[denise]

Thank you so much, Nadia! You truly are an inspiration! I appreciate you taking the time to read my work!

[AJ]

Beautiful. I like it. I can connect to it.

[denise]

Thank you, AJ! I appreciate your feedback!