I Can'T Explain
So much happens I can’t explain.
Thoughts fly by much like a train.
I know things can’t remain the same,
I can’t help what’s inside my brain.
I have these visions and see you,
I remember things we used to do.
It has passed and now is gone,
I hold on, but for how long.
I remember when there was a time,
When I could see at least a sign.
Still, I seem to fall further behind,
Now so much is gone I can’t find.
All I wanted was to smile,
Now it seems I am out of style.
I once had love but now it’s lost,
So many opportunities that I tossed.
I want it all to go away,
I have to leave I cannot stay.
I look around, I’ve lost my way.
I think of change perhaps I may.
I seem to get lost inside myself,
Then I become someone else.
I try to see the light of day,
All the clouds get in my way.
I feel tired and lose some fight.
Light gives way, brings forth the night.
I look for answer but there’s none in sight.
I can’t explain so I hold on tight.
I need to lie down and get some sleep,
Close my eyes and count some sheep.
Maybe tomorrow will be better than today,
The fabric of life appears tattered and frayed.
Copyright © Mark Russell | Year Posted 2012
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