I Cant Be Held Down

I am nothing without something,
to stand me up for i will fall.
i am everything you need,
but everything you cant have.
I am a friend to many an enemy to few,
and a tranquil to most.
do you know what i am?
im confused, im restless, and i cant be held down.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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Ross Jr. Avatar
August 9, 2011 at 8:28 PM
Facinating write...with love....old Jack
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