Dark Poem

This poem was written during some of the hardest times I've yet to come by.

Featured Shared Story

We all have ways of expressing ourselves. Some chose not to do so at all. I'm glad that I could help find some emotional security during those times. I hope that you found yourself to be a...

Read complete story

Share your story! (15)

Cold Dark Corner

Blake Duffy © more by Blake Duffy

Published by Family Friend Poems March 2009 with permission of the Author.

There's a cold dark corner
in the back of my room,
it speaks to me
and says I'm coming for you.

As I lie on my bed
in the fetal position,
my eyes are closed
hoping and wishing.

Maybe that one day
my dreams will come true,
that I don't have to be here
so down and blue.

The corner keeps talking
about how I'm going to die,
all I can do
is lie there and cry.

As the corner gets closer
and takes me in,
my soul starts to burn
as so does my skin.

My bones shall lie there
turning to dust,
my bed surrounding
nothing but rust.

Advertisement

more by Blake Duffy

  • Stories 15
  • Shares 8587
  • Favorited 209
  • Votes 3158
  • Rating 4.47
Has this poem touched you? Share your story!
  • Tania Perez by Tania Perez
  • 3 years ago

Thank you so much for sharing. It's so good to hear that I am not alone. I was crying out loud by reading your poem. I wish you all the best and give you a warm hug from that other corner, filled with light and love...it's there for us, I am sure.

This is one of a few poems I wrote during a dark time. I appreciate the love and support!

  • Alyena R. Robinson by Alyena R. Robinson
  • 3 years ago

I have a dark corner in my room too. Sometimes the words are a little too convincing.

Stay strong! The light at the end of the tunnel will get bigger!

  • Vivian by Vivian
  • 7 years ago

I was looking for a poem that best describes my life from a child till now...

Times can definitely be tough for us. Find a way to express yourself away from yourself. This way that you don't personally absorb any negativity. I hope you have found the light!

  • Alyssa Maria Gray Cushman by Alyssa Maria Gray Cushman
  • 7 years ago

I love poetry, writing it and reading it, especially ones that I can relate to. This poem hit me in a good way. Blake Duffy, whoever you are, you are amazing keep it up!

Thank you for that. I have not written any poetry in quite some time. This was a hard time in my life, and writing helped me out of that. I have several others that I will be submitting. I hope that you enjoy them as well.

  • Nakaya Harris by Nakaya Harris, Pittsburgh, PA
  • 8 years ago

I've been suffering from depression and trying to find a way to express my feelings through art. When I do, I do so by painting, drawing, writing stories, and even dancing to try an make myself happy, also listening to positive music. Even when I jam to Love Myself or Confident even Walking On Sunshine I still go back to crying in the dark. These poems I read are proof that other people feel the same way and I'm not weird.

We all have ways of expressing ourselves. Some chose not to do so at all. I'm glad that I could help find some emotional security during those times. I hope that you found yourself to be a happier person.

  • Lere.Paw by Lere.Paw
  • 10 years ago

I really love this poem! Similar to the situation I'm in. Keep up! And be strong!

  • Elena by Elena, SC
  • 14 years ago

This poem was extremely disturbing but like most poems that I have read and that I like...it's very good and you are very talented. And don't take this the wrong way but you need to get some help if you have not already.

Writing poetry was the best help I could have done. Thanks for the concerns!

  • Leish. by Leish.
  • 14 years ago

Absolutely beautiful, you're a talented writer.

I appreciate that! I have more that I will be submitting soon!

Back to Top