Alone | Teen Ink

Alone

February 21, 2023
By bpixley25 BRONZE, Westford, Massachusetts
bpixley25 BRONZE, Westford, Massachusetts
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The sky

bleeds 

into the ever-darkening city. 


Rain licks the weather-beaten buildings

fear slithers down the street


Grief gazes toward me

His gaunt expression 

frames a macabre flicker in his eye

He whispers with the weight of generations


The devil dances pirouettes of trickery across my mind. 

He whispers hellish temptations into my ears

and tugs at the strings that bind souls. 

Like a marionette, he pulls me onward.


The once wistful spirits spatter in disgust

Forgive me, I call.

The sky stares mournfully. 


The author's comments:

I wrote this piece when I was grappling with grief and depression. I did my best to frame these emotions in a short piece, using words as an outlet for my emotions and expression, which I had kept hidden. If you are dealing with similar emotions, know that it does get better. You are not alone, although it may feel that way. Keep hanging on, it's worth it. 


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