Lying In Wait
I need to find a reason to smile again
And find beauty in a flower
For now I only sneer at them all
And my stare makes many cower
I want to discover my long lost zest for life
And my love for adventure to see
Today I find I’ve little but contempt
And a trip is fraught with misery
To walk with head held high and carrying a smile
While whistling a tune is a memory held dear
Now I dream of nightmarish ends
Revenge and remorse seems so near
I loved this world and I loved this life when I was young
Until others soured it for me and now I’m too weak to fight
So long I’ve struggled to hold my views
Maybe it’s time to light up the night
I need to find a reason to smile again
Does a cobra smile when he strikes?
Will I?
Copyright © Anthony Amero | Year Posted 2010
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