Musings of a Messed Up Mind - 13. No Joy To The World

A very sad poem Tim, sad thoughts.

Sadness is always amplified by the joyous feelings the season promises
Sadness, loneliness, isolation become too difficult to bear during this 'happy' time

Well described, Tim!

"No Joy" does a good description of how I usually feel around the holidays. Considering I never particularly enjoyed poetry in literature classes or did well with it in writing classes, I always enjoy yours.

Poignant, and often to true that joy is missing for so many especially during the holidays.
But there is an underlying fear in these words of not being good enough to be wanted, loved, cherished ... doubts of self-worth. The poem is well-written but I do not like those words coming from you.

Such a beautiful poem. Evocative. It leads us beautifully, until the last two lines leaves us bereft. The fear and insecurity of it is palpable. Musings is your reality, so this poem frightens me. Once again you show the ability to trigger all kinds of emotions. I hope you are okay, my friend. Gary... I'm here if you need me... xoxo

Tim - sad echoes of melancholy airs haunt my brain as I read this. How very sad to feel unworthy, unlovable. It only serves to create and widen the distance between yourself and the person you love, and the feelings just happen - they're so hard to put away. I know about that. This poem make me remember my own bitter moments of self-exile. Beautifully written. Thank you.

It's a very despondent poem, Tim. I hope it's another example from your imagination, as opposed to a reflection of your personal life.
It's beautifully constructed - as all your verse seems to be - and also emotionally touching. I always love it when you post a new poem! Thank you

On 11/23/2015 02:29 PM, skinnydragon said:

A very sad poem Tim, sad thoughts.

 

Sadness is always amplified by the joyous feelings the season promises

Sadness, loneliness, isolation become too difficult to bear during this 'happy' time

 

Well described, Tim!

Thanks SkinnyD .. i promise to send out some happier stuff. But you're right it's sad time for lots of people..

Thanks for reading and your thoughtful comments.

tim

On 11/23/2015 04:16 PM, WolfM said:

"No Joy" does a good description of how I usually feel around the holidays. Considering I never particularly enjoyed poetry in literature classes or did well with it in writing classes, I always enjoy yours.

Hi Wolf, glad my poetry speaks to you. I hope that the holidays are a little kinder this year... Thanks for your support my friend tim xo

On 11/23/2015 09:48 PM, dughlas said:

Poignant, and often to true that joy is missing for so many especially during the holidays.

But there is an underlying fear in these words of not being good enough to be wanted, loved, cherished ... doubts of self-worth. The poem is well-written but I do not like those words coming from you.

Hey dugh.. stuff happens, sometimes I slip back into old feelings, old ways, I shouldn't be there for long though. It's why I write poetry ... to get those feelings out.

tim

On 11/24/2015 01:05 AM, Reader1810 said:

There is happiness in this poem but it is tempered by sadness and doubt. But is the doubt the real truth or is it a product of the early morning hours when it is quiet and there is time to think too much?

 

I'm inclined to believe it is the latter and not the former. Sometimes good things seem too impossible, so we doubt them...it's hard to take that leap of faith and give trust a chance. Be brave and the rewards will be great.

Thanks Reader .. Someone I love hurt me pretty badly. But I'm working on getting over it. It'll work out I'm sure.. Just had a few moments of doubt. Thank you for reading and for your wonderful comments.

tim

On 11/24/2015 04:14 AM, Headstall said:

Such a beautiful poem. Evocative. It leads us beautifully, until the last two lines leaves us bereft. The fear and insecurity of it is palpable. Musings is your reality, so this poem frightens me. Once again you show the ability to trigger all kinds of emotions. I hope you are okay, my friend. Gary... I'm here if you need me... xoxo

Hey Gary, I'll be okay. Stuff happens and you gotta deal right? Someone said to me recently they think I'm fierce, funny and so together. Huh.. me... but you know what, maybe i am.. I'm pretty tough... thanks Gary.. I know you are but you don't need this burden too my friend... tim

On 11/24/2015 04:15 AM, Parker Owens said:

Tim - sad echoes of melancholy airs haunt my brain as I read this. How very sad to feel unworthy, unlovable. It only serves to create and widen the distance between yourself and the person you love, and the feelings just happen - they're so hard to put away. I know about that. This poem make me remember my own bitter moments of self-exile. Beautifully written. Thank you.

Oh Parker, hope you're okay. I'm gonna be okay. Promise.. make sure you are.

tim

On 11/24/2015 06:41 AM, AC Benus said:

It's a very despondent poem, Tim. I hope it's another example from your imagination, as opposed to a reflection of your personal life.

It's beautifully constructed - as all your verse seems to be - and also emotionally touching. I always love it when you post a new poem! Thank you

AC my friend! Yeah I guess it is despondent... it's both.. my life and imagination. Aw, thank you.. all my verse but that metre prompt right, lol!! You're support means the world, I appreciate it more than I can tell you...

tim