Once I had ulcers�

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Once I had ulcers…

 

From keeping it all inside,
I'd never turn from an argument,

My true feelings I did hide.

 

Once I had ulcers…

 

I worked most of the hours of the day,

Thinking to earn myself praise

And a partner along the way.

 

Once I had ulcers…

 

And was a 'convenient' macho man,

Full of keeping it all in,

And going along with others plans.

 

Once I had ulcers…

 

Then slowly did I see,

That attitude though important

SHOULD be decided just by me.

 

Once I had ulcers…

 

Those that will tell you to "grow up"

And learn to play along

Do not have your interests in mind.

 

Once I had ulcers…

No more, for I've learned sometimes to cry,

living on the outside, for me first and

Not blindly accepting the slights of goodbye.

 

Reviews

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

truly and sincere cathartic write~ I so relate~ at 11 I had my first bleeding peptic ulcer~ and Doc went "What the hell does an 11 year old have to be stressed about." ha! a year later they all knew~
a year later I also stopped taking sh** and grew a brass set~lol

[Tony]

So there is this guy who used to just go along, try to keep it smooth...everybody happy......Getting kicked in the teeth in the process......losing at love......and then: "Hey! I don't have to do it like this, I am more important!......and so gains ego and clarity of vision. With attitude.
Thats what it says to me anyway. And with nice rhythm as well!
I particularly like the words of the next to the last stanza.
Good Poem!
And yes, post some more!

[WritefromtheHeart]

Oh Lloyd...I love this! You are showing us a piece of your heart...men usually have such a hard time doing that, I'm so glad you've learned to let your true self show . Thank you for sharing it with us ;-)

[Niki Disaster]

An honest approach on non-expression. It's nice to see someone at least admit to their personal secret keeping, and how negative it can be on the human body & soul.

[[corey]]

I liked this one. It's nice to see how change and progress and make a better turn in our lives. Personal growth is a beautiful thing and shows everyone else around that you're taking life in and using what you've learned to better yourself.

Nicely done.

[tkrosevear]

A courageous man!
;) TK