Stygian Life

ashan1614 on May 5, 2011

Tags: dark, gloomy, Hell, hellish, infernal, Life, powerless, sadness, Stygian

The dictionary defines stygian (at least in one form) as gloomy and dark; infernal; hellish. In retrospect, I can say that I have lived a stygian life for many years. I’ve done everything within my power to change that, but it seems that some of those around me refuse to go along with the program.

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How much is one person

Expected to endure

The pain, the sadness

Expectations never met

Promises broken along with my heart

Waiting for the fateful day

When everyone would love and give

The way I always have

Help, support, encourage

Comfort and uplift

I have poured out of myself

Measure for measure

Stood with them when no one else would

Gone through the fire for those I love only

To be unappreciated and even spurned

Is it any wonder that I am sad at times

Living life tormented by others’ actions

Powerless to change them yet

Unable to release them

My heart securely tied to them

As they drag me further

Into the pits of hell

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Comments (17)

Jimmy Shilaho on May 5, 2011
You sometimes leave me with a sour taste in my mouth…like now.
ashan1614 on May 5, 2011
@Jimmy – Sorry about that. I am in a foul mood today.
neopisiva on May 5, 2011
Very deep and moving.
Aiyanna on May 5, 2011
I know that feeling all to well Andrea, been through it and its painful… You always draw up the real emotion and that really touches me alot… Thank you.
Jerry Bradford aka Jerry Atrixx on May 5, 2011
I hope the circumstance responsible for such pain subsides very soon Ashan.
buenavida on May 5, 2011
Life is not easy, maybe you could benefit from discussing life with us in myLot. http://www.mylot.com/buenavida?ref=buenavida
ashan1614 on May 5, 2011
Thanks to all of you for your comments and concern. Hopefully this will all blow over sooner rather than later.
Shawn O on May 5, 2011
Try not to let others ruin your happiness. I know it’s easier said than done but just remember that they’re not worth it. Keep being a good person no matter what. Another great poem. Peace.
Adrn0919 on May 5, 2011
I have lived long enough to know that we can feel disappointment and sadness when others do not respond the way we have hoped. I find comfort in Hebrews 6: 10. “God is not unrighteous as to forget the works you have shown for his name.” If no one else appreciates you for what you have done at least the almighty does.
Minaem on May 6, 2011
Very well written!
Christine Ramsay on May 6, 2011
You express yourself so well. I really feel for you going through such hard times. I hope some brightness is on the horizon for you.
Ruby Hawk on May 8, 2011
It’s the hardest you will ever do, to walk away, but sometimes it’s the only way. You explained it perfectly.
Uma Shankari on May 9, 2011
You brought out the depths of despair so beautifully.
mikailahmayhem69 on May 9, 2011
You are such a talented writer!
micCyrus on May 13, 2011
Great post!!
1hopefulman on May 20, 2011
Been there! You can’t keep going down. You need to find a way to go up again.
AdamMcAuley on May 28, 2011
Nice Work. This poem paints a bleak portrait.

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