Poetry by me
Cracked.
She walks solemnly past the cemetery;
Full of her own misgivings and shortcomings,
Reminders
Of everything she’s done.
The memories flash, but so do the feelings,
Like some forlorn lightning striking repeatedly.
She can’t take it;
Can she?
She treads on through the storm, but slowly, it disorients her more and more,
Until
She can no longer carry on.
Medications, like lifeboats in this hellish flood, surround her,
Trying to help her.
But she has to face facts.
She is cracked;
And as soon as the lifeboats pop, her mended skull will shatter again,
And again,
And again.
-k.d.
Wrote this a while back. My poetry is usually pretty macabre. #poetrycommunity #poemsiwrote #poetryaesthetic #poetry
This poem poignantly explores themes of mental health, resilience, and the ongoing battle against personal demons. The imagery of walking past a cemetery symbolizes facing mortality and the weight of past actions or regrets. The recurring flashes of memories and feelings evoke the torment of intrusive thoughts that many experience in mental health struggles. Medications are likened to lifeboats, emphasizing both their life-saving importance and the fragility of healing. This metaphor reflects the reality for many who rely on treatment to manage conditions like depression or anxiety — temporary lifelines in an ongoing storm. The poem’s repeated lines, "And again," highlight the cyclical nature of emotional pain and recovery, reinforcing how mental health is often a continual journey rather than a one-time fix. For readers who relate to the poem’s macabre tone, this piece provides a genuine connection and validation of difficult emotions. Sharing such raw honesty can foster community and reduce stigma, encouraging others to express their feelings through writing or art. It’s also a reminder of the importance of support systems, whether through medication, therapy, or empathetic understanding from others. Engaging with poetry like this can be therapeutic, inspiring self-reflection and emotional processing. For those coping with similar struggles, creating or reading macabre-themed poetry may serve as a way to give voice to complex feelings and find solace in shared experience. This poem beautifully exemplifies how art can capture the often invisible battles within us, while shining a light on hope and endurance despite being "cracked."
