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Deeper

When the darkness grows

By Quentin woodardPublished 10 months ago 1 min read
Deeper
Photo by Cherry Laithang on Unsplash

There is hum with a never ending pulse

slamming the walls of consciousness

constantly reverberating the mind

and it doesn't seem to go away in time

It feeds through the bloodstream

turning every vessel black with intention

poisoning from within with no cure in sight

and this time the bark is not bigger than the bite

Deep, deep, deep, deep

are the echoes spreading chaos

seeking destruction with impending rage

There is no stopping it now

There seems to be no balance

no common variable to tip the scales

with each heartbeat doom comes

breaching slowly but surely around the corner

Sweat drips down your spirit as though tangible

Keen to feeling but the touch is yet faint

your breathing shallow with anticipation

What will be the deciding factor in this battle

Will you live in fear and be taken whole

shake off this disease and fight

choose to stand or fall forever

These are your choices while in darkness

So warrior what will it be

you now have a friend willing to fight

stand with you and push your darkness back

and all you have to do is give yourself a chance

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About the Creator

Quentin woodard

I am the Poetic Lyricist. I am a Poet, father of twins, and Husband to a loving Wife. My words come from my experiences, some from inspiration, and more from what I see on a daily. Welcome to me and be inspired. IG:poeticlyricist.

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  • Jason “Jay” Benskin10 months ago

    Nice work. I really enjoyed this article. Keep it up !!!

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