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Scream

Credit for the 'difference between sanity and madness' line goes to Alan Moore, I just borrowed it:

 

A burning sky lights the cry,

as the world looks on.

They see the pain, the maddened stare;

they walk on and do not care.

 

I scream for them as much as me,

I scream for them because they can’t see,

that ‘the difference between sanity,

and madness

is one bad day’.

 

A silent shout fills my mind

an echo of things left behind

a prelude for what is to come

a requiem for things I should have done.

 

I hold my head and scream,

I close my eyes and cry,

clench my fists by my face,

dissolve into a tired sigh.

 

Tomorrow, it all starts again…

◄ The Marionette

Self Harm ►

Comments

<Deleted User> (8435)

Wed 7th Jul 2010 00:27

brilliant poem Kenny...really spits inner turmoil.i know that feelin most days! makes me actualy want to find you & hug you!! be well mate. x

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kealan coady

Wed 28th Apr 2010 12:59

i really understand this poem, you dont need an army for a war it can all take place within one persons mind. the ending is perfect, conveying the constant circle of dissapointment that is life. You didnt try any complex metaphors which worked well because what you are saying here is profound enough. good work

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