Alleviation

by Catastrophic Beauty   Oct 15, 2007


It's al-le-vi-a-tion not elevation
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Can't taste the agony behind his kiss,
Nor hear the "Sorry" held in his throat.
All he wants is for you to curb his pain,
Just needs someone to give him hope.

Can't feel the coldness of his heart,
Nor grasp the hurt he tries to hide.
All he wants is for you to love him,
Just needs someone to stay by his side.

Can't smell the blood that he has shed,
Nor see the drawings carved in his arm.
All he wants if for you to open your eyes,
Just needs someone to keep him from harm.

Can't sense the anger that swells in him,
Nor perceive the thoughts in his head.
All he wants if for you to understand,
Just needs someone to suffer instead.

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  • 17 years ago

    by Sweet lig

    Ilove this one.. the whole lines are very worded and u still carrying the flow.. it was great because the emotion was strong i can perfectly understand the whole stanza's i enjoyed this one! really great written and nice imagery 5/5

  • 17 years ago

    by Karl Wild GG23

    I thought this poem was written very well and I loved the title. After reading the poem I now understand why you chose this title and it's absolutely perfect. Great word choice and flow - very well done 5/5 GG23

  • 17 years ago

    by Stephanie

    Shannon, I don't care what anyone says - this is one of your best poems ever. I just adore it. :]] It was so... dark in a way. Just AMAZING.

    "Nor hear the "Sorry" held in his throat.
    All he wants is for you to curb his pain,
    Just needs someone to give him hope."

    ^^ Those lines are my favorite, by far. Magnificent job, m'dear. Overall: 5.5

    --- Stephanie Lynn

  • 17 years ago

    by Spirit

    This poem was good but it didn't jump out at me. the beat was a little off at times. but i do like the fact that you tried to use simpler words.

  • 17 years ago

    by Goran Rahim

    Wow, this was greatly written poem, it was full of real emotions, keep it up dear

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