B.C

B.C

On the outside he's a picture of perfect health

But on the inside he's being punished for a sin for which he cannot atone

So he finds solace in being alone

He doesn't understand people

So he prefers to walk alone

Pushing away even closest friend

So he finds his strength when his fingers tighten around his pen

He feels trapped in his life

Like a reoccurring nightmare

The only probably with living in a nightmare

Nothing he sees in this world can cause him to scare

Desensitized to everything around him

Paranoia takes a firm grip

He doesn't trust any of the snakes that surround him

They all keep prattling on about how they're his firmest friends

How their friendship was so strong

That their loyalty would never bend

But he just closes eyes

And waits for the droning of their voices to end again

Because he knows that skinny necked bottle of vodka

Is the only thing that can numb his pain

A pain in his chest

It hurts him so bad that he blocks it out

He has given up asking why

He can feel his tears

As they push their way free of his eyes

Once again he succumbs to emotion

From a heart he's long come to despise

He just sits on his own at night

Praying for God to just let him die

Bongani Armstrong Mhlangu

Reviews

[melissa's heart]

nice read as usual. my dear friend.

[Alexander143]

Nice read!

[Dark Tower]

Thank You Alex.

[Alexander143]

You're welcome.

[Cole Hayley]

Once again a lovley write, you never miss a step.

[Dark Tower]

Thank you Cole. I try to write a little closer to my own feelings, hence the speratic nature of my writing, but sometimes a good piece does come. I'm glad you liked this one.

[Coyote Poetry]

A powerful and sad poem. Internal struggle is very hard. Hard to forgive yourself and move on. Poem was direct and left me with sadness. A strong ending to the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Dark Tower]

Thank you Coyote. I wrote this at a time when those feelings were all that I felt. I'm glad it was expressed well enough for others to pick up on.

[Sami Khalil]

He can feel his tears...
Well penned.

[Dark Tower]

Thank you Sami.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome.