How Do I Proceed

In this babel
I'm to find my feet

In this city of vice
I'm to live and learn

A land of pain,few gains
Still,they yearn for my best


My head held high
but how long can it rise?
My neck tweaks from the strain
Yet,it dares not drop

I'm caught in a raging storm
Again,i'm told to stand tall
but how did i jump?
from a thorny cliff to a stony sea

How do i remain unscathed?
All eyes on me now

My test beats my head
how do i proceed?

Oh mama nature
where hath thou placed me?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
November 28, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Congratulations on your win in Frank's "CrossRoads of your Life" contest Kolapo. Love, Carol
Keys Avatar
September 23, 2010 at 2:58 PM
the pain stands out, very emotional, real and a great write. thank you, chuck
Mehta Avatar
September 23, 2010 at 1:19 PM
Well expressed thoughts and aptly worded, Kolapo
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