I want this pain as it pours down on me.
I want this hurt that keeps badgering –
unrelenting and grasping.
This merciless spasm is a dagger through me –
forever pushing and prodding –
making me promise
to never get down on my knees.
I’ll clench my fists and keep fighting.
It knocks me hard and leaves me bruises –
if I should even lean towards defeat.
Don’t stop this perpetual pain –
this excruciating screw in my brain.
It’s a continuum of agony that I need.
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Poet Rummager 
I hope to truly transcend my pain one day soon…
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There are different pains that are essential, I believe. Whatever drives us to become a better person, lover, writer, mother, friend, father, etc. is a wanted pain. Then, of course, there are other pains that can go to hell. 🙂
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Good stuff Rummager, sometimes you just gotta embrace, maybe even learn to love it too
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Absolutely! Thank you.
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Hahaha 😀 😀 awesome
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I love that you laugh at everything! I wanna wanna wanna be just like you. 😉
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There’s a hundred million ways to laugh 😀 thanks Rose ❤ are you singing Good Charlotte?
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I haven’t listened to that band in years. I love a lot of their songs. Are you thinking of Secrets?
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No, that fits the poem better though. I bought that album when I decided to become MAXIMUM GOTH………………….. hehehee so hardcore
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Lovely post! I feel 10x’s more inspired after reading this 🙂 Never give up in the heat of battle because we become strongest by standing up to adversity!
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Lol. Ah, you’re so young but yet so wise. You’re a driving force who’ll take the pain and ask for more. I have no doubts!! Thank you. 😊
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Get bent you hammer
I’m not the nail you thought I was
I am the screw
The Sheldon Perspective
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Wow. Really nice one!!
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Thanks Rose
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Wow…..Rose….simply beautiful😍
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Thanks so much, Ajaz! 😙 😚
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Those sadist moments when we want a bit of pain in exchange of a personal reward. : )
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Lol. Perfectly stated, Francis. 😀
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^o^
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It’s true. There are some kinds of pain you need to hold on to.
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Definitely! It helps clarify things.
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Making you the Poet that you are…
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You mean a masochistic ass? 😉
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Great poem… powerful indeed… I could relate with your verses as well… sending love for your weekend ahead. Aquileana 😀
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Many thanks, Aquileana! Love for a happy weekend to you, as well. 🙂
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Yeah.. That sort of pain truly makes us highly determined and that’s always wanted. 🙂
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Strong words, indeed. Your first comment amplifies them well
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Thank you, Derrick. I believe you, of all people, would understand this poem. If I have half the courage that you do, I think I’ll be okay. ❤
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🙂
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Poet Rummager.
Are you ok? Your comment> I think I’ll be okay <got me concerned and I feel so stupid now leaving the ridiculous comment below with the word Ouch?
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Good one. We all must overcome or learn to deal with pain in our lives.
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Thanks. I agree.
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Have you ever read The Hellbound Heart? Your poem reminds me of that book — you should check it out. The book refers to the subtle relationship between pleasure and pain and how they can become united, or indistinguishable. Nice work!
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Hmm. I’ve never been a Clive Barker fan, but I’m glad you were able to make a connection of sorts with my poem! Thank you. 😊
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Physical pain is to be preferred to the pain in your heart and soul, imo.
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I used to worry about that when my heart was intact a long time ago, but now no longer. 😊 You’re right, though, physical pain doesn’t cut deep to your soul.
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Powerful and inspiring… 🙂
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Thank you so much. 😊
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boldly these words
accept what is
guaranteed 🙂
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Very true words. Thank you 🙂
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sometimes it’s the pain that makes us realize what we really are…Wonderfully written and as said i’m your fan boy to your words..
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Yes, pain can do that. Thank you so much!
Will you be writing again soon on your blog?
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Thanks for you concern..:)
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Yes! I thought about that before! I can visualize a screw struggling its way through the hard wood when I think of some people I know. They just want that pain! Amazing is the world of people – a source of inspiration for a poet.
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I’m sorry, Inese, I’m not always finding the comments until much later! I enjoyed reading your insightful words. Thank you very much! xo
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Thank you for your poems 🙂
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Ouch?
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We find a lot of ouches in life, don’t we, T? No worries, darling. I’m fine. I apologize for not finding your comments until later.
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No worries!
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