I rarely write poetry (mostly because I stink at it), but here is a recent attempt:
The dark pushes inward
Breathing becomes labored
Reason and logic claw at reality
Begging for an answer, or relief
The dark pushes inward
Self worth slips into apathy
Apathy adds fuel to the fire
Desperation takes it’s hold
The dark pushes inward
Suffocation is imminent
The heart beats slower and slower
Time is the both the answer and the problem
The dark pushes inward
Synthetic loneliness comes in waves
Fight or flight, although neither work
The lungs cease to function
The dark pushes inward
Wow – that’s some pretty heavy stuff. I love it.
Poetry is something I want to try my hand at as well. I have a certain character who will be writing some, and I need to get it together for them.
Nice piece – very expressive.