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inhale.

feel that breath jump. not quite a gasp. not quite not.
and your hands twitch a little. jumping key to key.
fingers speaking symphonies in words.
and this house is far too quiet to be a home.

and I'd beat myself to death if my fists wouldn't shatter
it's almost like I'm throwing glass stones at a steel mansion
scared to take a step. because this ice is so thin.
and I'd swear that these fractures resembeled my veins
stomping loud enough to make my arms go numb.
yet still suprised- when my heart freezes.

and I'd do a drunken dance on the tip of a crescent moon.
if it would illuminate this void.

offering a plea bargain to the stars- maybe there's still some magic left
sending words in the shape of smoke-rings.
listening for the truth when the sky starts breaking to pieces
that I ripped it into with the shards left of those shattered stones
I threw at the night.

and there are no words left to pray.
and there is no answer to the questions of time.
and we are all so useless
and this house is far too fucking quiet to call a home...



I'd exhale. but my breath has left me.



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On Thursday April 6th, 2006, Karma Doll (253) writes:
Poets....how we covet our brilliant lunacy...perfection


On Sunday October 30th, 2005, coly (76) writes:
you know how to right thats for damn sure


On Sunday October 30th, 2005, An Expired Member (3) writes:
much respect, so i figured i'd leave it here, the reasons for this respect...take a look around you and see what you've created


On Thursday October 6th, 2005, mysticventures (537) writes:
and my breath has left me as well - after reading this...


On Wednesday October 5th, 2005, vaultgrl (236) writes:
wow, i wish i could share how i feel about this but my mind has become jealous and refused to come up with any good comments.....great write!!!!! I love it....:)


On Tuesday October 4th, 2005, Dr Benway (50) writes:
writing it again, different words same content." Wonderful Jon, and like always, I can relate.


On Tuesday October 4th, 2005, Dr Benway (50) writes:
When i read this i saw you sitting in this small room clanking away on an old type writer. One dead tree branch in view out the window right in front of you. For some reason i almost hear you laughing when i read this, as if to say "I can't believe I am


On Saturday October 1st, 2005, Jerrica (122) writes:
Wow, I have never read anything like this before. I feel resentment in this and that last line...wow, amazing. I know we have had words..But I still think you are a great writer. I'm glad to have read this. *J*


On Thursday September 29th, 2005, Urban Shipwreck (980) writes:
This summed up the exact feelings in my heart at this very moment. Heh. Not sure what to say man. I'm right there with you. ~Ryan


On Thursday September 29th, 2005, Lynaes (1121) writes:
"I'd exhale. but my breath has left me." I'm not even sure what to say Jon.. Just think about what I've always said about your writing, because I feel exactly the same. You amaze me in so many ways.


On Friday September 23rd, 2005, An Expired Member (12) writes:
Oh I love it! Your words make me want to keep reading, and I must confess to nearly wanting to cry while reading it. Fucking awesome, sweetie. Please, by all means, let it out! I'd love to read more! -Storm


On Thursday September 22nd, 2005, An Expired Member (3) writes:
fucken awsome


On Tuesday September 20th, 2005, An Expired Member (58) writes:
"feel that breath jump. not quite a gasp. not quite not". i like that line. i think i had to catch my breath after reading that line, and that was just the beginning!


On Tuesday September 20th, 2005, Choronzon (226) writes:
If your imagery was a fist, it would have broken my nose.


On Saturday September 17th, 2005, Mahakala (255) writes:
OHH dearest six....i am amazed by ur talent...i would luv to know what goes on in that brain of urs :P Kiersten


On Saturday September 17th, 2005, glasshouse (780) writes:
Subtle at times and then a slap in the face, this piece was positively heart-wrenching. I can feel your sorrow in every single word. Nicely done, though I am sorry you felt so inspired. -Glass


On Saturday September 17th, 2005, An Expired Member (28) writes:
The second last line is a standout. Loved it.


On Saturday September 17th, 2005, stormtalk (884) writes:
REAL MEN DON'T CRY IN THE FIRST PLACE, LITTLE GIRL!


On Saturday September 17th, 2005, Lotophagi (449) writes:
ah, these words have a lulling effect.... just drifting in sweet melancholy and then suddenly that last line. just bam - paradoxically it forced the air from my lungs leaving me winded. thank you.


On Saturday September 17th, 2005, sIo (872) writes:
so sad...


On Saturday September 17th, 2005, King_Crazy_Dave (418) writes:
whats to say but you are the man. unlucky yet still the man. your work is constructed so well i want to screw your images


On Saturday September 17th, 2005, evolve (2261) writes:
..yes, that last line. Exactly.


On Saturday September 17th, 2005, Astra Dei (639) writes:
"throwing glass rocks at a steel house" Oh I love it!



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