Countdown
10- messages I’ll never forget
The pain and anger that rushes through my viens
The weight is strong and stopping me
From moving forth in what I believe
9- scars that show my pain
It’s so hard cause no one’s listening
It’s my fault they can’t see
So they just decide to leave me be
8- attempts that keep me thinking
Why so many times?
Why isn’t this working?
7- people on my nerves
I want to get rid of them all
But I’ll wait patiently and plan ahead
6- reasons to stay alive
Is that enough?
Or should I just die?
5- seconds is all that it takes
To walk out the door
And leave without a trace
4- stupid hospitalizations
Held against my will
And refused a second chance
3- years this has lasted
With every moment that’s been passing
No relief has happened
2- more years till I can date
Spend a life with someone great
1- heart shattered into pieces
Everyone sees it
Yet no one believes it
@Ana2024
Another very strong poem. I found the use of the double use of the numbering of events and the countdown very clever and successful, especially as you couple it with using less lines between each new number as we reach the end. It really conveys a feeling of the count speeding up and makes the read all the more stressful. The content is very sad, and my heart goes out to you.