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Confessions to Myself

Never did I say things would be this way
I never told myself things would be alright
Life is now just this, a vibrant shade of gray
And I confess to you today
I have finally lost this fight

I know I said I was sure that I was right
Truth is, I did, and I tried with all my might
To succeed, and do what I told you to do
To proceed and mend the wrongs I ever did to you
I am sorry, I have ruined you

I’m tired of pretending I am not afraid,
Tired of suppressing my fears and in the trade
I have lost sight of what I set for you
I have lost control in everything I do.
I am sorry; I never meant to ruin you

I confess, I am helpless
Falling down the very path I wanted to journey
I am tired, and am getting breathless
I have no more a fight left in me... 

Today, I confess, and admit that I was wrong
This day, I realize, this isn’t where I belong
Every day, I tried hard, I tried to be strong
But I was wrong, I WAS WRONG...
I give up on my will; I give in to you, fate
I merge the very paths I tried to separate
I have lost not just what I loved, but everything I did ever hate
I should try to help you, but it is now too late

I confess, I can no longer pretend
I confess, I have reached the end...


— dhruv, Aug 01, 2008

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Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 10 months ago

confessions

Smiles:) Barbara sometimes confessions are food for the heart and soul. great theme.
weirdelf

weirdelf

17 years 10 months ago

In a lighter vein, you might read my poem

"Eternal Bliss" I have suffered from depression and despair so badly at times that althoughI never attempted suicide I did try it the slow way with drugs and hard living. Have you ever seen the Japanese TV show "Monkey"? It is the source of my life motto "The nature of Jess is Irrepressible". And the compassion that shines in your poetry proves that "In a dog eat dog world, it is better not to be a dog". cheers and respect, Jess
dhruv

dhruv

17 years 10 months ago

Life is not all that

Life is not all that entertaining. Once you're a part of the race you realize that it never really was worth all the effort. And it's ironic that those who don't have to take part in the race, are at the top of the line by birth, are the ones mostly eager to become a part of the race. I personally have never attempted suicide either. As much as I would hate the circumstances I can never show enough cowardice to end my life without repaying the debt (not of money, but of trust) that my dad has bestowed upon me. I can never think of leaving without having seen a smile on his face. I have never seen that TV show, though now that you've mentioned it I am going to try my best to arrange it somehow. It sounds like just the thing I need right now. “In a dog eat dog world, it is better not to be a dog” I have never read anything that bought me a smile as deep as that did. It's the rock-solid truth. After I am done going through your comments on my work, I am heading straight to yours. You have me both tempted and intrigued. :)
weirdelf

weirdelf

17 years 10 months ago

thank you,

it is always good to meet new friends in this community. cheers, Jess
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 9 months ago

i read this again

Smiles:) Barbara confessions are good you have written well this piece, but the thing confess is not mention or maybe i missed it in my understanding. but is a good read either way.
dhruv

dhruv

17 years 3 months ago

it was just a moment of

it was just a moment of weakness. a time i had lost faith in whatever i did. funny though there's something similar happening right now.
Janice Pearce

Janice Pearce

17 years 3 months ago

Confessions

Dhruv, Your strong feelings, written and expressed here,is a good beginning to what is to become for you: a journey into the world of poetry. Stay true to your feelings and keep writing. My favorite line: "life is now just this, a vibrant shade of gray" ______________________________________________________ Income-tax forms should be more realistic by allowing the taxpayer to list "Uncle Sam" as a dependent Anonymous

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