Submissions by TheGiftedOne
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Poet Introduction
I began to write poems as an outlet for my depression. I was told that I had a gift for it, so I kept on writing. I write what I feel.
SELF POEM
Published
26th Feb 2021 7:26am
26th Feb 2021 7:26am
Lost Self-Worth
The truth finally came out.
I expected them to shout.
Be stunned from the shock.
Seemed like hours on the clock.
Maybe they were angry.
Or it hurt their feelings dearly.
But I could see one thing very clearly.
That they were disappointed in me.
No words had to be said.
Because I had their expressions read.
I could feel it deep within.
Like I comited a grave sin.
Being suffocated in shame.
Hanging it in a frame.
Tears that would make a river weep.
The price of honesty is steep.
Humiliation flows deep.
Sadness...
I expected them to shout.
Be stunned from the shock.
Seemed like hours on the clock.
Maybe they were angry.
Or it hurt their feelings dearly.
But I could see one thing very clearly.
That they were disappointed in me.
No words had to be said.
Because I had their expressions read.
I could feel it deep within.
Like I comited a grave sin.
Being suffocated in shame.
Hanging it in a frame.
Tears that would make a river weep.
The price of honesty is steep.
Humiliation flows deep.
Sadness...
#sadness
#rejection
#shame
#despair
#disappointment
309 reads
8 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
26th Dec 2020 2:57am
26th Dec 2020 2:57am
Christmas Ruins
The tree spins and the lights glow.
Tension between them continues to grow.
A perfect day it wasn't meant to be.
There is no love in this family.
That is unfortunately what is true.
Empty gifts that have no value.
Words that break our ties.
Hurt from every one of the lies.
A rift that is making us split.
This holiday is the cause of it.
Frost is where warmth should dwell.
Our family relationship is not well.
Broken trust replaces the compassion.
Here is the new holiday fashion.
There is nothing I can do.
Oh, Merry...
Tension between them continues to grow.
A perfect day it wasn't meant to be.
There is no love in this family.
That is unfortunately what is true.
Empty gifts that have no value.
Words that break our ties.
Hurt from every one of the lies.
A rift that is making us split.
This holiday is the cause of it.
Frost is where warmth should dwell.
Our family relationship is not well.
Broken trust replaces the compassion.
Here is the new holiday fashion.
There is nothing I can do.
Oh, Merry...
#sadness
#conflict
#family
#Christmas
#despair
383 reads
4 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
27th Nov 2020 6:02am
27th Nov 2020 6:02am
Saying Farewell
At the end of the day the bell rings.
You pick up all of your things.
Rushing out to say goodbye.
Trying hard not to cry.
Looking at me with your piercing gaze.
That puts me in quite a daze.
With a softness I clearly see.
Extending your hand out to me.
Nothing between us but silence.
Making me feel all tense.
Eventually my fingers reach your palm.
Unsure of how to keep my calm.
I felt the sterness in your shake.
A strong feeling that won't break.
So much energy and power.
In our final hour.
The last thing you say...
You pick up all of your things.
Rushing out to say goodbye.
Trying hard not to cry.
Looking at me with your piercing gaze.
That puts me in quite a daze.
With a softness I clearly see.
Extending your hand out to me.
Nothing between us but silence.
Making me feel all tense.
Eventually my fingers reach your palm.
Unsure of how to keep my calm.
I felt the sterness in your shake.
A strong feeling that won't break.
So much energy and power.
In our final hour.
The last thing you say...
#sadness
#heartbroken
#MovingOn
#bittersweet
#emotions
295 reads
2 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
7th Nov 2020 3:19am
7th Nov 2020 3:19am
False Words
I'm losing my hope.
Barely able to cope.
Reaching for a hand.
Attempting to stand.
But I feel myself fall.
I can hardly recall.
Why I tried in the first place.
Such a fruitless dream to chase.
Empty promises left to decay.
Meaningless words you used to say.
To sugar coat the lies.
With deception in your eyes.
Blind to the honeyed scent.
What It really meant.
I was such a fool.
To allow myself to be a tool.
But it is far too late.
To change my fate.
My heart is too far along.
After...
Barely able to cope.
Reaching for a hand.
Attempting to stand.
But I feel myself fall.
I can hardly recall.
Why I tried in the first place.
Such a fruitless dream to chase.
Empty promises left to decay.
Meaningless words you used to say.
To sugar coat the lies.
With deception in your eyes.
Blind to the honeyed scent.
What It really meant.
I was such a fool.
To allow myself to be a tool.
But it is far too late.
To change my fate.
My heart is too far along.
After...
#anxiety
#loneliness
#heartbroken
#despair
#emptiness
364 reads
7 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
3rd Nov 2020 3:44am
3rd Nov 2020 3:44am
What Doesn't Heal
Time is supposed to heal.
It's fire makes my soul peel.
Scars cover much of my flesh.
Wounds that still feel fresh.
Memories of what I went through.
Burning like they're brand new.
What doesn't kill you makes you strong.
Couldn't be any more wrong.
I'm full of hurt and still meek.
On top of being weak.
I look and feel like a wreck.
The past breathes down my neck.
Shackling me with an iron chain.
Choking on the crushing pain.
Struggling to escape it's snare.
Desperately gasping for air.
Helpless to break free. ...
It's fire makes my soul peel.
Scars cover much of my flesh.
Wounds that still feel fresh.
Memories of what I went through.
Burning like they're brand new.
What doesn't kill you makes you strong.
Couldn't be any more wrong.
I'm full of hurt and still meek.
On top of being weak.
I look and feel like a wreck.
The past breathes down my neck.
Shackling me with an iron chain.
Choking on the crushing pain.
Struggling to escape it's snare.
Desperately gasping for air.
Helpless to break free. ...
#sadness
#anxiety
#confusion #despair
#confusion #despair
305 reads
2 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
30th Oct 2020 00:57am
30th Oct 2020 00:57am
A Failed Chance
Not knowing the words to their song.
Wondering why I don't belong.
Unable to decipher what they say.
Like they would accept me anyway.
Just sit by myself in my space.
Away from them just in case.
Their laughter then reaches my ear.
After a while, it's all I can hear.
Being engraved inside of my head.
It fills my heart with dread.
If only I weren't too blind to see.
A desire sprouts within me.
Craving to laugh at their side.
Willing to sacrifice my pride.
I've recited my lines a million times.
Not needing to look up the...
Wondering why I don't belong.
Unable to decipher what they say.
Like they would accept me anyway.
Just sit by myself in my space.
Away from them just in case.
Their laughter then reaches my ear.
After a while, it's all I can hear.
Being engraved inside of my head.
It fills my heart with dread.
If only I weren't too blind to see.
A desire sprouts within me.
Craving to laugh at their side.
Willing to sacrifice my pride.
I've recited my lines a million times.
Not needing to look up the...
#sadness
#loneliness
#rejection
#despair
#denial
353 reads
5 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
26th Oct 2020 6:11am
26th Oct 2020 6:11am
Reflection
In the mirror I'm forced too see.
The ugly face given to me.
I hate the image that looks back.
It makes the glass spawn a crack.
I despise the look in my eyes.
Deep blue and full of lies.
An expression of pity and shame.
Belonging to me all the same.
Tears from the pain I feel.
Sorrow that is almost unreal.
I loathe the skin I'm made to wear.
A burden I can hardly bear.
Imperfections and so much more.
Scratches, scabs, and scars galore.
Blood down my legs and arms.
Because I'm the one who self-harms.
I abhor the...
The ugly face given to me.
I hate the image that looks back.
It makes the glass spawn a crack.
I despise the look in my eyes.
Deep blue and full of lies.
An expression of pity and shame.
Belonging to me all the same.
Tears from the pain I feel.
Sorrow that is almost unreal.
I loathe the skin I'm made to wear.
A burden I can hardly bear.
Imperfections and so much more.
Scratches, scabs, and scars galore.
Blood down my legs and arms.
Because I'm the one who self-harms.
I abhor the...
#sadness
#hate
#shame
#despair
#fear
315 reads
2 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
11th Oct 2020 1:36am
11th Oct 2020 1:36am
Parting Ways
This is where we part.
Driving a knife through my heart.
Together for our childhood.
When everything was simple and good.
It will be hard to leave you behind.
Because the memories in my mind.
It saddens me to let you go.
But deep down I already know.
That I will begin to cry.
Or yell to the sky.
I'm unsure why.
We eventually have to say goodbye.
Driving a knife through my heart.
Together for our childhood.
When everything was simple and good.
It will be hard to leave you behind.
Because the memories in my mind.
It saddens me to let you go.
But deep down I already know.
That I will begin to cry.
Or yell to the sky.
I'm unsure why.
We eventually have to say goodbye.
#sadness
#loneliness
#heartbroken
390 reads
2 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
9th Oct 2020 3:44am
9th Oct 2020 3:44am
Searching For Family
In the presence of family.
But they don't notice me.
Even when our interests align.
I'm at the back of the line.
Talking like I'm not there.
They probably don't care.
A jab that hurts all day.
What makes a family anyway?
A group with their arms open wide?
Maybe blood, or something inside?
If only I had some kind of clue.
I wouldn't have to feel so blue.
Wishing I had one in my life.
To help me escape the strife.
Find a family to caress my heart.
Who won't tear me apart.
But I'm unsure of where to look. ...
But they don't notice me.
Even when our interests align.
I'm at the back of the line.
Talking like I'm not there.
They probably don't care.
A jab that hurts all day.
What makes a family anyway?
A group with their arms open wide?
Maybe blood, or something inside?
If only I had some kind of clue.
I wouldn't have to feel so blue.
Wishing I had one in my life.
To help me escape the strife.
Find a family to caress my heart.
Who won't tear me apart.
But I'm unsure of where to look. ...
#anxiety
#loneliness
#rejection #despair
#rejection #despair
318 reads
4 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
7th Oct 2020 8:38pm
7th Oct 2020 8:38pm
Deep Anger
Lately, I'm full of wrath.
Strayed way off of my path.
No real reason to feel this way.
But I'm angry most of the day.
Unsure of at what or who.
Yet, the rage within still grew.
Hiding it from sight.
Untill well past midnight.
My dense screams of agony.
Coloring my heart a deep ebony.
Scratch myself til I bleed.
Feeling the release I desperately need.
Crimson tears to celebrate.
This long session of berate.
Strayed way off of my path.
No real reason to feel this way.
But I'm angry most of the day.
Unsure of at what or who.
Yet, the rage within still grew.
Hiding it from sight.
Untill well past midnight.
My dense screams of agony.
Coloring my heart a deep ebony.
Scratch myself til I bleed.
Feeling the release I desperately need.
Crimson tears to celebrate.
This long session of berate.
#anger
#dark
#frustration #despair
#frustration #despair
315 reads
2 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
7th Oct 2020 00:55am
7th Oct 2020 00:55am
A Misguided Effort
Look at what you made me give.
A shallow way to live.
Changed my clothes and my hair.
So you all wouldn't stare.
Acting different so you'd accept me.
Yet, I'm still not free.
You haven't a clue.
I locked my heart away to please you.
Realizing I'm the one who lied.
What of me was left inside?
Nothing left but an empty shell.
Because I gave into your spell.
I was trying to be cool.
But I was just your fool.
Laughing behind my back.
With your wolf pack.
My hope made me blind.
To you and your kind.
What did...
A shallow way to live.
Changed my clothes and my hair.
So you all wouldn't stare.
Acting different so you'd accept me.
Yet, I'm still not free.
You haven't a clue.
I locked my heart away to please you.
Realizing I'm the one who lied.
What of me was left inside?
Nothing left but an empty shell.
Because I gave into your spell.
I was trying to be cool.
But I was just your fool.
Laughing behind my back.
With your wolf pack.
My hope made me blind.
To you and your kind.
What did...
#anxiety
#loneliness
#rejection
#shame
#despair
289 reads
5 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
4th Oct 2020 11:56pm
4th Oct 2020 11:56pm
The Selfish Truth
I foolishly threw them all away.
So the price is mine to pay.
Shield them from my despair.
That's my lie laid bare.
Take leave of my sorrow.
To have a better tomorrow.
But I left you in my wake.
I made the huge mistake.
The choice is set in stone.
Now I'm all alone.
It's one-hundred percent true.
I turned my back on you.
Regret fills my empty soul.
Flooding into the dark hole.
Realizing it far too late.
That I gave up something great.
So the price is mine to pay.
Shield them from my despair.
That's my lie laid bare.
Take leave of my sorrow.
To have a better tomorrow.
But I left you in my wake.
I made the huge mistake.
The choice is set in stone.
Now I'm all alone.
It's one-hundred percent true.
I turned my back on you.
Regret fills my empty soul.
Flooding into the dark hole.
Realizing it far too late.
That I gave up something great.
#regret
#loneliness
#shame
#despair
#emptiness
333 reads
2 Comments
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