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Bloodletting

  • Categories Poetry & Prose
  • Date May 30, 2011

Sometimes I want to bury myself,
deep into the ground.
No room for breathing,
no strength for sound.

I lay my shame by your hand,
straining in my silence.
The ashes that spring from my fingers,
will never be enough.

Sometimes I want to move,
far from your line of vision.
And lower this legacy –
back into the sand.

You have created distance,
with your hollow nothing.
You have broken shapes,
with the blessings –
you refuse to create.

Sometimes I want to let go,
my war is my cross,
and I feel so alone.

I am wounded.
Broken wings and empty words.
Often without redemption.
With my bloodletting —
still screaming and un-heard.

 

 

Picture By: AtomicWinterSun

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    30 Comments

  1. Tammy
    May 30, 2011
    Reply

    “With my bloodletting โ€“
    still screaming and un-heard.” is very eerie. I like that.

    • Jessica
      June 1, 2011
      Reply

      Thank you Tammy!

  2. Chris G.
    May 31, 2011
    Reply

    *blinks* Ok, the picture certainly drew me in first…what a curious bit of abstract there. Beautifully rendered, too. *shakes head* But focusing now. As to the poem, a feeling I have known and can empathize with well. The darkness and the pain is carefully crafted, the emotion of loss gripping in its execution.
    “Sometimes I want to let go,
    my war is my cross,
    and I feel so alone.” Of all the stanzas, I would say that one struck me most. Well writ as ever, Jess.

    • Jessica
      June 1, 2011
      Reply

      I know, cool picture. When I saw it, it just felt right. Thank you for stopping by and reading my dear. ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. Claudia Schรถnfeld
    May 31, 2011
    Reply

    so much sadness in your words..the bloodletting is a strong image jess and think we all know such broken wings moments..

    • Jessica
      June 1, 2011
      Reply

      Indeed we do, thank you for reading Claudia!

  4. mark
    May 31, 2011
    Reply

    I love this stanza: “Sometimes I want to let go, / my war is my cross, / and I feel so alone.”
    That’s good…simply terrific.

    • Jessica
      June 1, 2011
      Reply

      Thank you Mark! ๐Ÿ™‚

  5. Peter
    May 31, 2011
    Reply

    Wonderfully paced and lyrical.. // Peter (@expatinCAT)

    • Jessica
      June 1, 2011
      Reply

      I appreciate that Peter. ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. brian
    May 31, 2011
    Reply

    what a mournful post…ashes from my finger tips, evocative…letting go is so hard as well…vivid imagery jessica…nice piece..

    • Jessica
      June 1, 2011
      Reply

      Thanks Brian, I have my mournful moments… always fleeting. ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. Luke Prater
    May 31, 2011
    Reply

    Vivid imagery.. Brian is right.. ouch in some places… love your way Jessie

    • Jessica
      June 1, 2011
      Reply

      Thanks sweetie. I tend to write a lot of ouch, you should read my book. Although then you might wonder what the heck is wrong with me! Happy you stopped by. ๐Ÿ™‚

  8. ayala
    May 31, 2011
    Reply

    Vivid…so sad…lovely!

    • Jessica
      June 1, 2011
      Reply

      Thank you Ayala!

  9. ChasingTao
    May 31, 2011
    Reply

    Exquisite…Sometimes I find a poem that is rare, precious, and beautiful such as this one! Thank you for sharing! Roger ?

    • Jessica
      June 1, 2011
      Reply

      Thank you for reading, my dear. I am glad you enjoyed it. ๐Ÿ™‚

  10. wolfsrosebud
    June 1, 2011
    Reply

    Emptiness and sadness so hard… you captured it.

    • Jessica
      June 1, 2011
      Reply

      Thank you! ๐Ÿ™‚

  11. Pat Hatt
    June 1, 2011
    Reply

    yes sometime in hiding out in the ground
    Unable to be found
    Would bring peace and quite
    To all this crap saying buy it
    Your imagery as some before
    Is very vivid here at your shore

    • Jessica
      June 1, 2011
      Reply

      Thank you so much Pat ๐Ÿ™‚

  12. Royce A Ratterman
    June 1, 2011
    Reply

    Loved the summation – “still screaming and un-heard” – I could feel this poem.

    • Jessica
      June 1, 2011
      Reply

      I am honored you could feel it Royce, thank you.

  13. booguloo
    June 1, 2011
    Reply

    Never disappointed, however this time saddened. The last stanza cuts deeply into your depressive expression.

    • Jessica
      June 1, 2011
      Reply

      Yeah, this is a bit depressing ๐Ÿ™ Thank you so much for reading and enjoying it none the less. ๐Ÿ™‚

  14. Olivia
    June 2, 2011
    Reply

    Very powerful words..
    Sadness streaming from each word! Did I hear some yearning too?
    If it’s love- alas! That’s how it goes..
    Very well captured!
    Many hugs xxx

    • Jessica
      June 2, 2011
      Reply

      Aw, thanks Olivia!

  15. dani h
    June 4, 2011
    Reply

    “Sometimes I want to…”
    each in turn so vivid. brilliant and haunting!

    • Jessica
      June 6, 2011
      Reply

      Thank you Dani! ๐Ÿ™‚

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