Suffering

I thought it would end soon

The suffering will ebb away soon

The optimism was unfounded

The pain was here to stay

I wished to breathe some fresh air again

The birds would sing their songs again

The sky has remained hazy

It was clear the pain was here to stay

Days have come and gone by

I am waiting for a clear sky

Hope has given place to despair

Feels I am caught in some snare