Angst
I have led a life that's complicated simply
Things that are routine have been tough to come by
Whenever I would start seeing a rising sun
Clouds would obscure my view and rains have begun
In light of having seen every relation break
And my happiness always being at stake
I tended to hold tight and not let go
To the world it appeared as my arrogance, my ego
I went into a shell, with only my wounded feelings for company
Tried to protect myself from the judgmental litany
Of a prying world, that only saw evil in me
Evil eyes, evil spirit, an evil entity
My actions were questioned, everywhere I went
To break me seemed the intention, although I had bent
To accommodate everyone's will
But all I got for myself were returns ill
So I ask the world; What do you need from me?
What is it that I do, that distances thee?
Am I such a difficult creature? Is that what you all see?
Am I a monster, who doesn't deserve to be?
In the recesses of my heart, I cry every night
Hoping for someone, who I could hold tight
Waiting to see a smile, a few words to allay my fears
Just a little hand, to wipe my tears
Copyright © Manoj Kumar | Year Posted 2016
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