Apr 27
Inside the shadows of my mind
I search
and reach
and try to find
I kneel
And dig
And scratch the black
Aching for direction
An answer back
What buried treasure will I find
What happiness
Motivation
Peace of mind?
Is there really any reason to be found?
What’s it all even for?
Maybe it’s just darkness
And dirt
And nothing more
© 2025 Joan Zaruba. All rights reserved.
I search
and reach
and try to find
I kneel
And dig
And scratch the black
Aching for direction
An answer back
What buried treasure will I find
What happiness
Motivation
Peace of mind?
Is there really any reason to be found?
What’s it all even for?
Maybe it’s just darkness
And dirt
And nothing more
© 2025 Joan Zaruba. All rights reserved.
I wrote this poem in 2013 to express the despair I was feeling. I am so happy to no longer feel as though I'm fruitlessly digging in the dark! My heart goes out to anyone who is currently feeling this way. Please know, it gets better.
(42/F/Minnesota, USA)
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