Desire

by Obscure   Nov 16, 2020


I desire vengeance
an atonement for the sin
that creeps inside my heart
and locks me tightly in

I desire freedom
But there's none to be found
the closest I will come
is when I'm far below the ground

I desired safety
So I hid myself away
And looking back I realize
I regret that choice each day

I desired pleasure
So I wasted all my time
Thinking it belonged to me
and everything was fine

I desired triumphs
but I couldn't stand the pain
And as I shrank away from it
Failure captured me again

- Obscure
© 2020

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  • 4 years ago

    by Brenda

    A lot of strength in this. The Ying and yang of the choices and the results of those choices.

  • 4 years ago

    by Star

    I know this is sad there are some dark emotions in it, but there is something I’m noticing and it’s making me happy. I’m not sure how people my age were like , but wasn’t like still I’m not so I’m talking about myself, I’m feeling old though I’m in my mid twenties lol. Anyways, I’m noticing that the younger generation are expressing their feelings more. You’re more aware that there is nothing wrong with that, I see it in my younger sister as well. I truly hope you do express your feelings not only in poetry, but to the people close to you as well.
    Sorry if this is a lot of rambling. I really like this, it’s very powerful :)

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