Save me from myself

Despair is a strong undercurrent..

Before I drown in my self pity,swimming against my battle weary conscience,

the looks and charm have all but gone and so has the fight.

Pounded down by ideals and fable,

by people who only,truly care about themselves.

I am older than most,less wiser or smart,

vomited onto this rock with no idea or direction in faith or humanity.

Save me from myself,

before I lash out against the ones that truly care,

the ones that drag me up from this cruel despair.

Reviews

[EloisaWrites]

I think your words, your poems save you not just from boredom but from some terrible ideas and criticisms that frustrates the human soul. It is always refreshing to read your words because of its honesty. Thank you for baring your soul every time. :)

[Bob Sherunkle]

My soul is always open.Kinds words,than you

[Catlen]

Very nice....gives food for thought

[Bob Sherunkle]

Thanks for taking the time to read this catlen.Taking a break from it all at the moment

[lily]

You never fail to impress me. Your words always have so much meaning and truth.
As always, well done.

[Trevor Barnett]

"Vomited onto this rock with no idea or direction in faith or humanity"
I can totally relate to that Bob. I wonder what happened to morality and virtue too. Awesome write!!!

[Bob Sherunkle]

Thanks Trevor..I think social media and a lack of education are prime suspects.

[Trevor Barnett]

Agreed Bob.

[Rachelle]

Bob, each time I read your work, you make me feel more guilty having all I have. I shall have to write another one after this....

[Bob Sherunkle]

sweetbind,only feel guilty if you haven't earned it,or stolen it.

[Rachelle]

Not when you are schooled by priests who instill in you that you have to be a man or woman for others.... And especially if you grow up and go through life having more.... :(....

[Bob Sherunkle]

Write from the heart,that's all that matters..you have what you have because you've earned it!

[Coyote Poetry]

"Save me from myself,
before I lash out against the ones that truly care,
the ones that drag me up from this cruel despair."
The above words are my prayers. I have kids who wake-up tire and have no energy. I babysit my Grand boys and I take them to parks and library. Parent sit by computer or play with their phones. Patience are a virtue. I need more. I like the complete poem. Thank you for the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Bob Sherunkle]

Thank you for your kind words Coyote.We live to fight (or flight) another day..

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right. Thank you for your powerful and strong poetry.

[Bob Sherunkle]

Thank you.Have great weekend.

[Christoph]

"and so has the fight"

I think for anybody who sees the things expressed in the rest of this poem and recognizes them, they can never truly be resigned. There's some fight left in this one, right between the lines.

[Bob Sherunkle]

Every day is a fight we think we'll lose..maybe that's part of the meaning of life..who knows.

[Lourisa]

Bob, this is a very touching poem, one I can identify with so easily. Despair, hopelessness, anger, all emotions we wish not to feel yet they are there waiting to grab us by the throat. A well written poem.

[Bob Sherunkle]

Hey Lourisa,many thanks.I think in the lead up to the festive season these emotions come to the surface as people are under pressure to please,be 5 different places at the same time.No one stops and takes a breath and ask their fellow human"How you doin?".

[David Burke]

I enjoyed reading this man, it's got a great message and is very written great job

[Bob Sherunkle]

Thanks Ryan,hope yours days are good

[David Burke]

Thanks, and you're welcome and I wish you the same

[R. L. Hill]

"Vomited onto this rock with no idea or direction in faith or humanity" What a line! Pow!

[Bob Sherunkle]

Thanks Quirklet