Raising Up And Spiraling Down

A Christmas Poem

Moments of happiness,
Seemingly endless bliss.
But for everyone as such,
Hurts me more with every touch.
Then it all comes spiraling down,
Makes me want to leave this town.
Every strand of my body is tearing,
Showing just how badly I am faring.
Holding on to your body tight,
Clinging to it with my life,
Making me pick up the knife.
Feel the blood slide down my wrist,
Under the mistletoe we kissed.
But now i'm done with it,
In a room that's not well lit.
Twinkling lights outside,
While inside, my body died.
Maybe this was not what's right..
But merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.

Author's Note

One of my best I think.

Reviews

[Ashley Nelson]

Creepy!! That is the creepiest holiday poem I've ever read:P But in a good way. I loved how the words and emotions seemed to jump around at first. Flitting over good memories, but resounding with a sad note since they have passed. Mixing memories with present action was also very nice. And, yet again, such a sad ending. And that last phrase chills me to the bone. But I think it was a great decision to juxtapose that children's christmas line with the sad and somber tone of this poem.