The Pain of my Existence

Tomorrow I think I will die
Today is just too hard to survive
My inner conscience makes me see
Her sorrows born from perpetual glee

The pain of my existence
Comes crashing down on me
The gravity of the situation
Sinks my heart, with its needs

Everyday and night like this
Feel like I'm drowning in my own pit
Days go by and nights do too
Painful my existence, meaningless my pursuits

No ray of hope or light for me
The tunnel seems to go on till infinity
No end to cynicism, there never is
Stagnant my life, cursed with death's kiss

Everyday and night like this
Feel like I'm drowning in my own pit
Days go by and nights do too
Painful my existence, meaningless my pursuits

Disappointments and ignorance
Never got a chance to make a stand
Thoughts so many run through my head
I will be confused at my deathbed

Everyday and night like this
Feel like I'm drowning in my own pit
Days go by and nights do too
Painful my existence, meaningless my pursuits



Poetry by Jalaj Soni
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Written on 2013-04-17 at 00:10

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It seems like the structure of the poem falls short and cannot fully produce good rhythm. Thus your poem never becomes more than a whiny cry for help.

Remember: The duty of the artist is not to succumb to the emptiness of existence but to find an antidote for the despair.
2014-05-19


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Commentally Ill
the pain of my existence is my big toe. i stub it on a nightly basis (perhaps i should invest in a nightlight).

the pain of your existence is perhaps less serious in nature, but nevertheless, pain is pain.

i recommend tylenol and a good night's sleep (or vodka and an acoustic guitar, whichever suits you best).
2013-04-17