A Beaten Man
He’s a beaten man
His shoulders rounded
From the throes of life
From disappointment
To disillusion
His eyes sunk and sallow
His voice weak and hollow
His joy long lost
Along with everything else
That makes life worth living
He’s given up
Can’t take any more
But still standing
AP: 3rd place 2020
Posted on July 7, 2018
Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2018
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