Procrastination

There's always a time in the day

where I feel everything swallowing me at once.

It's when one by one

they all sign out,

Returning to their lives

(I don't want them to go)

It's when one by one

the hours go by

It's time after time

they keep reminding me

of what's coming ahead

It's like a choked up feeling,

after a rejection

That tight, constricting panic

when you know

You can't escape.

When one by one

my distractions disappear

And once again I'm riddled with

Responsibility

Why can't I just stay young?

with no worry, no fear

I hate this uncertainty...

Where do I go?

Where will I go?

How do I find a place that's all my own?

And when I take that vital step,

Who will I find at home?

There's no guarantee that you'll be there

For me

One step, two steps,

How much is too far?

Looking too far forward 

Will I lose what I left behind?

Strong enough to stand on my own

but terrified that when I turn around,

I'll be all alone... 

Reviews

[Koibito "Nickie" Kitsuy..]

This is great work. It is truly raw emotion that is deep and very close to home, especially for me. I know that feeling all too well and trust me it doesn't get much easier the older you get, at least to me that is what it seems. But this is still a very beautiful piece.

[Rana]

This poem is all about life, especially about the teen years. But then, there seems to be a number of ways to interpret this and that leaves the reader happily relating to it yet feeling there was more to it. Well, you've got here like the perfect wording, the questions and narration all expressing a plethora of feelings amazingly well.

[Cleomi]

Really beautiful and very easy to relate to. Just remember that you'll always have someone. Don't lose faith in them nor should you lose faith in yourself. Keep on being strong; you're not alone.