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Tears of Ivory Vines
These tears are like ivory
Laces of gold and twine
Wrapped around
Trailing down my cheeks
And lacing around my neck
Like a wisteria vine
Beautiful to see
But dangerous
When intertwined
It is like poison ivy
Choking me and making me raw
My eyes puff and my skin
It splotches
I itch and I claw
But to no avail
These tears of chaos
Never leave
They stay clinging
To my already frail frame
Bending me to its every whim
Crushing me
And leaving me broken
Broken beyond recognition
There’s no hope left
But to just give up
Just let the tendril
Caress these cheeks
And offer them up
To the never ending abyss
Of empty darkness
And of lost love
Laces of gold and twine
Wrapped around
Trailing down my cheeks
And lacing around my neck
Like a wisteria vine
Beautiful to see
But dangerous
When intertwined
It is like poison ivy
Choking me and making me raw
My eyes puff and my skin
It splotches
I itch and I claw
But to no avail
These tears of chaos
Never leave
They stay clinging
To my already frail frame
Bending me to its every whim
Crushing me
And leaving me broken
Broken beyond recognition
There’s no hope left
But to just give up
Just let the tendril
Caress these cheeks
And offer them up
To the never ending abyss
Of empty darkness
And of lost love
Published 11th Mar 2018
Author's Note
They say inspiration comes from late in the night when all emotions are drawn out and raw to the touch. I’ve been plagued with horrible emotions after a major breakup that happened not too long ago and I can think nothing except for the tears that I cry at night and my heart screaming in agony at how broken it is. So, this was spur of the moment emotion. Hope you like it.
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11th Mar 2018 7:32am
I do like this poem it is lovely
I love how you have described what tears are like and how they are like ivory and like laces of gold and twine.
you have described the tears as if they are beautiful but at the same time contrasted that saying how these tears are bad and not nice
Very emotional poem . I can also relate to wanting the tears to leave and to tears sometimes feeling bad. I mean I know it is good to express your feelings but the pain the emotional pain that causes them is horrible, I am going through a difficult time aswell at the moment and was crying alot yesterday.
I can very much relate to the horrible emotions that cause these tears
I love how you have described what tears are like and how they are like ivory and like laces of gold and twine.
you have described the tears as if they are beautiful but at the same time contrasted that saying how these tears are bad and not nice
Very emotional poem . I can also relate to wanting the tears to leave and to tears sometimes feeling bad. I mean I know it is good to express your feelings but the pain the emotional pain that causes them is horrible, I am going through a difficult time aswell at the moment and was crying alot yesterday.
I can very much relate to the horrible emotions that cause these tears
13th Mar 2018 5:31am
Thanks so much for your positive feedback. You say you’re going through a hard one right now, I hope everything will work out in the end for you. It honestly sucks being so emotional and being in a rut trying to find yourself, but people keep saying that it will get better and that it will work out in the end, so that is what we should hope and look for. Thank you again.
