Every dawn I travel back -forth from hell
blazing flames of pain resting in the darkest
gorges of sufferings torments me as naked
infernos burn my parched skins
Revealing to me translucent blisters hiding
beneath my skins but as the coolness of
dusk swaddles me in its scarlet twilights
I swallow my miseries like a bitter pill
imagining that these woes will relieve my
pains , heal the erect blisters as venom
cures venom, suffering begets endurance.
Powerful expression of pain! Masterfully done, Tanya!
Thanks my dear, you are ever so kind with your encouraging words, truly humbled!
I can really relate to this poem, Tanya.
It seems to describe my life every day for most of the 8 years since my dad died from cancer.
I feel sorry. May your dad Rest In Peace!
Life my whether we like or not is all about suffering and enduring, that’s what I’ve learnt. I hope and pray things get better for you!
Thank you.
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Such a poignant description of the pain and the phrase “suffering begets endurance” spoke to me.
Thanks Megha I am glad my words resonated but isn’t it true? My experience is life is all about pain and endurance esp so far away from home, parents trusting on someone and then you realize how much we have missed out on! And that significant has his! Her own mood swings it’s helpless feelings sometimes. Being alone I feel is easier than being in such predicament
There is a reason writing is cathartic.I can totaly relate to how you feel, being away from the frinds and family and place we called home most of our lives is indeed uncomfortable if not painful.We try to fill that gap in our life depending on our better half and any absence of understanding seems more than what it is.
Absolutely that’s why I write to fill up the voids but sometimes such dependability bruises your ego when you are made to realize without me you are helpless, I hate it and panic that all the other support of my life is so far away!
Tanya, you are only helpless if you feel you are.Remember, you are only as strong or weak as you think you are.If it make you feel any better, you can chat offline with me anytime you want. Being in the same time zone is a big relief.
You are absolutely right , it’s our self belief. I am feeling fine now did rigorous gyming and took walks. Yes will definely connect with you, you are right being in same time zone is really a relief!
Good.Take care Tanya.
Thanks a lot Megha, good to talk to you!
My pleasure Tanya.
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Oh….Tanya. Your words are so raw, and real, and palpable.
I am a huge fan…please keep doing what you do.
Thanks Bill, for your kind remarks! Truly humbled and it feels good to have a fan feel like a celebrity 🧚♀️( kidding) I equally admire your work!
You… Tanya… are a celebrity!!
Just keep doing what you do.
I’m just sayin’….
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Well you make me smile 😊 I am no celebrity I am an ordinary woman 👩
Based on your words…an extraordinary woman.
And I am a fan!!
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Thanks Bill you just made my evening, I was gloomy before and took a long walk in frigid snows of Connecticut. But your words are healing 🙂
That, my friend, is the healing power of friendship!!
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Absolutely you are very dear friend 🙂
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For you, my friend, I wish a warm and beautiful evening!!!!
I wish same for you and good food 🙂
Just right!!
Lovely poem.
I fell in love with this poem… Every line is a hit from beginning to the swallowing of pills in hope.
Thanks for your kind read truly appreciate it! I am glad my words resonated! Regards!
Welcome
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Love it!
Thanks Saania, I am really glad that you liked it! 😊
No problem!!
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Aww !! It’s really deep & poignant .. I can relate it
Endurance 👌👌👌👌👌
Thanks Akshaya I am really glad that my words resonated with you, truly appreciate your kind read!
Lost in the memory of the poem. Memories hit hard. Thank you Tanya!
Thanks a lot Piyush for reading , well is it reminding you of some of your past memories?
Indeed it does! Thanks for putting it up!
My pleasure dear friend!
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Wonderfully penned. Loved it
Thanks my friend for reading and leaving a comment. Hope your enjoying your weekend! 🙂
My pleasure. Just landed in LA. 😊
Your job involved lot of traveling 🧳
Yeah. I signed up for it
Well if you enjoy traveling than nothing like it:)
I actually do. But hate to leave family though
I can imagine, you must be missing them!
Yeah. 😊🌸
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Such agony described….and the last stanza – WOW! Tanya, I am sad to know you are far from your family and support system. I don’t have a remedy, but I do understand how isolation can eat away at your soul – especially for a young mother – that part I remember well. {{{{{{Take care of yourself, dear one.}}}}}}} 🙏❤️
That is fine dear, I chose this life long back , I studied in hostel, went to another country for college, was transferred to Middle East for job where I worked several years, married here in America. I now know how to live and be happy on my own 🙂 few days are low but that’s with everyone!
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