feeling suffocated
-g a s p-choke-
breathing...restricted
-incapacitated-weak-
terminally...asphyxiated
-blue-faced-s e l f-denial-
g a s p i n g for air
-loosen the noose-choke-
grasping for care
-reaching out-losing my grip-
broken on the floor
-shell-like-worm-like-
hurting continually
-cyclical-phases-
anguishing subliminally
-pent-up-push down-
betraying mortality
-give-up-choke-
accepting my fate
-darkened shadow-grim reality-
*
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Author's Notes: I could go deep and explain all this. But really. I'll let my words speak for themselves. Also...tried to make it look something or other.
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Comments (7)
So bruatally raw enthralling. Are you doing okay though?
Bloody good wordcraft!
Cyclical phases really stands out here.
Betraying mortality, I really loved that line. Hope you're okay Sir Paul 🥺 Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️
I like this a lot, but I’m not sure I fully understand it. I caught what I assume are clues behind the intent - gasping for air … grasping for care perhaps referencing the choice to suffer in silence or reach out for help. As well as anguishing subliminally and the more specific pent-up-push down - pent up emotions versus pushing the down/hiding them. I’m sure there is much more, but I need the Paul Stewart Rosetta Stone to learn more.
Thee & me both, my friend. Yep, I feel this deeply.
So much despair and longing. I felt anguish and alone while reading this.