Numb - Poem

I often get inspiration to create poems from the music I listen to. The ideas could come based on the overall song, a certain piece of the arrangement, or, possibly the most obvious option, the lyrics. I also tend to connect with the emotional weight of a song, as it helps me to understand, sympathize with, and create a more personal understanding of the lyrics. This is also helpful when I watch the music videos for certain songs as I enjoy reading about the story line and concepts that helps create the tracks visual presentation.

The following poem, "Numb" was inspired by a song of the same title which tells the story of an outcast teenage student who is constantly shunned and ridiculed at school for trying to follow her dreams of being an artist. She also struggles with anxiety and stress because of the demands people make of her to stop her drawing and focus on her studying, which she does not want to do.

I found this song the other day and after listening to it a couple of times, I started thinking about writing my own personal take on the song. After some time I finally had the finished product which I am immensely proud of. I really hope that you like it and find it to be an enjoyable read.

My best wishes to you,

Yitzy Schweitzer

Numb - Poem

I’m tired of all the times I have failed,
All the times I have struggled,
Cried through all the pain.
Finding no joy in the storm,
Being drowned out by the sound,
Of the roaring thunder.

Caught in the whirlpool,
Being thrashed around in the currents.
Every attempt to heal, broken heart is the result.
Caught in the ocean,
Being trampled by the waves.
Cannot walk freely, afraid of stepping on the glass.

I’ve become so numb,
Senseless to all the pain,
Become so tired,
Of all the hurting and strains.
Just want to recover,
But I can’t feel any change,
Will my life be different, Or remain the same?

Don’t you see the marks on my hand?
The chains are to tight, controlling my every move.
Keeping me stuck, frozen in place,
I cannot feel my pulse, my veins are so cold.

Caught in the whirlpool,
Being thrashed around in the currents.
Every attempt to heal, broken heart is the result.
Caught in the ocean,
Being trampled by the waves.
Cannot walk freely, afraid of stepping on the glass.

I’ve become so numb,
Senseless to all the pain,
Become so tired,
Of all the hurting and strains.
Just want to recover,
But I can’t feel any change,
Will my life be different, Or remain the same?

Unaware,
Alone, dejected, feel as if nobody is there,
Unaware,
Of a kind hand reaching out, because somebody cares.

I’ve become so numb,
Senseless to all the pain,
Become so tired,
Of all the hurting and strains.
Just want to recover,
But I can’t feel any change,
Will my life be different, Or remain the same?