Purpose

I wake filled with anxiety and despair My body aches and is full of pain My first thought is of what is not there There is nothing I can do to stop the thoughts in my brain I go to the medicine cabinet to take a pill for anxiety But still my mind reels with thoughts of what I want Why must I put this burden upon me I’m trapped in a life where I must be nonchalant As the day goes on it just gets worse There’s a nagging feeling that I’m not me My mind and body beginning to hurt I hide inside myself so no one can see Will I ever release myself from this hell As of today there’s no way to tell

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/1/2011 12:37:00 PM

Congratulations on your featured poem this week Kristie. Love, Carol

Clay Robbins

Date: 11/28/2011 2:10:00 PM

Millions of us share the pain you have put in prose here so thoughtfully and I hope now with the years that have passed there has been a place for you that you have found more comforting and fulfilling. I will read some of your more recent words to see where you have journeyed since this period where PUPOSE was in question for you.

Date: 10/16/2008 1:53:00 PM

Through faith it is possible to heal. The pain comes through your words in this one. Many will relate to times like these. Keep on writing. Blessings to you. Karen

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 7/17/2008 5:02:00 PM

Some days you have to force yourself to keep truckin'. The ordeal is well worth it if you can do it habitually. God Bless. Vince

Michael Degenhardt

Date: 6/11/2008 5:32:00 AM

So many of us seem to imprison ourselves, supress the true person deep inside and that can be painful at times. I hope yours can be released. Terrific flow and form while the read is very clear and understandable. Michael