In the depths of my soul, a tempest brews,
A turbulent sea of emotions, a complex dance.
Mixed feelings collide, like waves on the shore,
A heart breaking journey, we will explore.

Love, a delicate rose with thorns concealed,
Its beauty enchanting, its touch revealed.
Yet beneath the petals lie seeds of pain,
Unspoken desires, hopes held in vain.

Joy dances like sunlight on a summer's day,
fleating moments that quickly sway.
But shadows of sorrow creep in from the night,
Reminding me that nothing's forever in sight.

Hope, a flickering flame in the darkest night,
Guiding my steps, an uncertain sight.
Yet doubt lurks, a haunting, relentless sound,
Its whispers persist, as dreams are unbound.

Regret, a phantom of chances untaken,
A haunting reminder of risks forsaken.
Lost opportunities, paths not pursued,
A heartache engraved, the wounds now renewed.

Faith, a beacon that guides my way,
Through trials and tribulations that life may lay.
Yet doubt still lingers, casting its gloom,
Leaving me torn, lost in this emotional room.

In this symphony of feelings intertwined,
A kaleidoscope of emotions, undefined.
I search for solace, a respite to find,
But in this labyrinth of mixed emotion, I'm confined.

Torn between happiness and deep despair,
A bittersweet blend, life seems unfair.
I long for clarity, for my heart to mend,
But in this tangled web, emotions won't bend.

So, I embrace the chaos, the tears, and the laughter,
For they define my journey, both now and hereafter.
In this heart breaking poem, my soul I bare,
In the tapestry of life, I find beauty in despair
© Peta-Gay Powell