David Brown Poet Rhyme

Burden of Expectation

I hoist the sack you've filled for me, up high upon my waiting back
my knees they buckle 'neath the weight, but I must move, no time to wait
These needs of yours that now are mine, must make it to the finish line,
where you will wait to judge my pace, if I should stumble in this race
The load that's laden on my back, begins to creak and then to crack,
the sorry sack must surely burst, by God, I swear I'll reach you first
Should one iota fall to ground, though there be not a single sound,
I'd turn at once, back to the start, for I would know, deep in my heart
A burden that I cannot best, would be if I'm to fail your test
so on I walk beneath this heft, for this is all for me, that's left

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Kp Nunez March 20, 2015 at 11:40 AM Beautiful rhyme sire. The one who speaks delivers his intent and resolution to finish what was started, to do his best and pass the test with flying colors. Another 7. Kim :) David Brown March 22, 2015 at 5:10 PM Thanks Kim, always appreciate your kind words and insights