On The Verge

Oh, life happens.

Hello Life.

I wish I could say it’s been too long.

 

Do you find it tiring?

Trailing all the billions in the world

Constantly reminding them what they could be,

What they should have had,

What will never be theirs?

 

Lately you’ve been my own shadow;

Following me like a personal stalker.

No matter where I turn, you’re there,

Reminding me of things I’d rather forget:

The people who hurt me,

The one who broke me completely,

The family I almost never see,

The best friend who will probably never see my world.

 

I’m a walking disaster.

You’re the puppeteer.

My strings are worn, but you push them to the edge-

Ripping at my skin

Tugging at my heart

Forcing me, always, to the verge of tears.

 

It’s a two way mirror with us, Life.

You’re always watching me,

But I only glimpse you when you allow it.

The times I cry myself to sleep…

I hope you turn away.

My pain is my own; my burdens stand only at my door,

So leave me alone with them.

 

Friend and Foe:

You try your hardest to balance the joys with the sorrows,

But sometimes the scale tips.

I don’t expect you to fix it.

 

I go along on the path I’ve chosen,

With you beside me.

It’s gonna be a long road, Life.

Reviews

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Life sure does seem to be the enemy so often and it seems to team up with time to double the pain... really nicely written... your display emotions with philosophical thoughts. I really like this.