I'll Be Here When You Get Through

as she battles to pick up pennies
dollars fly past like angered hornets
with glass walls that are penetrated by many
her world could launch a thousand sonnets

to find traces of joy in this life
one must squint for the light is so dim
sometimes in this darkness she wields a knife
words that cut psyche as well as skin

this malaise came about slowly
there are no prescriptions for what ails
a book inscribed with the word holy
rests on her nightstand to no avail

the sun may set in the East
before vivacity returns to her home
ask why, but she will not speak
of this plight as being her own
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Rodd Avatar
February 22, 2018 at 1:09 PM
I found this piece speak on a daring and sometimes dangerous life. Beautifully yet hauntingly portrayed.
Evans Avatar
February 22, 2018 at 7:21 PM
Thanks Gayle. This poem is an attempt to turn frustration into irony.
Wilae Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 12:11 AM
Yes...I am abiding in the shadows of this penned softness of free verse. Extraordinary! Thank you for sharing such a lovely, yet sad piece.
Evans Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 2:25 AM
Sona this poem is about alienation plain and simple. Thanks so much for stopping bye...............peace!
Cresswell Avatar
October 16, 2017 at 10:05 AM
the poem pulls me in and makes me care about the woman nd respect her stoicism. I want to know more about her and how/who she was before the illness. Well written!
Evans Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 2:24 AM
Pat this poem was influenced by the life of a family member. Thanks again for your support...........peace!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
October 14, 2017 at 10:44 PM
A brooding and affecting pen, nicely done :)
Evans Avatar
October 15, 2017 at 6:58 AM
Thank you for your input Maureen. It was a challenge to write this poem do to the extremely personal subject matter. Have a great day...........peace!
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