I Have An Ugly Friend
I have an ugly friend
Who scares me once in a while
On the outside he's quite happy
Enthusiastic with a smile
He's filled with positive thoughts
And will give the shirt off his back
Hard working and steadfast
Of ambition he does not lack
But at his core is someone else
A stranger I don't like
Filled with shadows n darkness
Depression n negativity alike
Build a mountain I've seen him do
Unstoppable in his pursuit
Fearless to take on any task
Boundless energy absolute
Goals mapped out years to come
No problem stands in his way
Sacrifice is his middle name
Success regardless the price to pay
But on the other side
When things get to hard to bear
Don't recognize this gentleman
As he's filled with such despair
Doesn't happen very often
Maybe every once in a while
This man filled with optimism
Become extremely vile
A man depressed beyond belief
Crippled by its clutch
Paralyzed without recourse
Immobilized by such
Self-doubt n fear takes its grip
Worthlessness and in chains
He falls to all carnal sins
Coping for all the deep pains
There's great scars and wounds
That most people'll never know
Don't know how this great man
Is reduced to such lowly woe
How can one so strong and true
Digress to this degree
I search endlessly for an answer
You see, this friend, is me
Copyright © Woody Francescone | Year Posted 2019
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