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I’m battling demons I do not know The ones you can never see They seem to be always winning Keep getting the better of me My mind, it’s so weary from battle My thoughts, they cannot get straight I wish my life was just simple But complexity remains my true fate You’d think I’d have it together With family to help, if they could But no, my life’s just a mess And it seems my choices, no good My heart, it is in the right place Always ready to fight a good fight But my mind, it does no more pushing It rolls over and says then good night If the two could just come together Then maybe I’d be sure to succeed But alas, they always fail to align While my heart is left there to bleed So, these demons that seem to persist Push me and poke and they prod They weaken my very own will They’re crowding me back to the sod They’re burying my every attempt I almost feel like just giving in But then I’d have nothing at all Because I’d let them all win So, though my mind is now mush My heart will carry my true I know somehow I will beat them If it’s the last ting that I ever do

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 9/13/2008 6:00:00 PM
The mind is a complex tool and I see you are suffering from some sort of problem. Battling is my guess. Some times it is good to write and get if off the chest or sometimes you need someone to talk too. Hang in there and if you need an ear mine is open. I hope your troubles will soon pass. Keep the faith Micheal. God Bless Phyl
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Date: 9/11/2008 7:01:00 PM
Michael you are one of the best poets I know...I am so sorry for your pain. I have been battling my son's Meth Addiction, he will be going into rehab this month for a year. I have been to places looking for him that I never dreamed I would go. This has been awful but God has taken control, and He will deliver my son to recovery. I am writing a book about Meth, how it affects the people that love you, and what it does to the body, and mind of the addict. Stay strong, my prayers are with you.
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Date: 9/9/2008 2:29:00 PM
This was very well written and many can relate. If this is about you, then hold on to all the good friends that you have and know we are all here to support you. Take care. Love Heidie
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Date: 9/9/2008 1:10:00 PM
I'm so very sorry, to hear that you are struggling, Michael. Each of us has a time when it seems like the world is black, as if the sun just can't shine or ever will again. But it does shine...sometimes we just need to hang on tight till that cloud lifts...and it WILL! You keep hanging on and have faith! Take care of yourself...you have many many friends here! ~Carrie
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Date: 9/9/2008 12:22:00 PM
Michael, I am so sorry you are having this internal battle - it happens to all of us, you are not alone. Now...you WILL win, be it that they come back to fight each and everyday, you WILL beat them at the edn of each day, and that makes you victorious! Never lose your faith, you will get through this thing! I'm praying for you, many many blessings, Kristin
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Date: 9/9/2008 11:27:00 AM
Whatever you are going through Michael, I wish you healing, and soon. Yes, we all have our demons. And we must keep fighting them off. You have my prayers. Wishing you well. Love, Shar
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Date: 9/9/2008 10:23:00 AM
Michael , Keep -up the fight , AND write the Right .... YOU CAN and YOU WILL !!! .....
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