Must Try

Breathing in, no breath is felt 
Blackness engulfed again I wept
Struggle forth the effort unwanted
I cry, I cry, I cry 
Must die, must die, must die

Waves crash against body, pain
Rock Rain forcing head to bow
Smashing hard against the ground
I cry, I cry, I cry 
Must die, must die, must die

But love too profound for those around
Reaching up for the clouds
Try to touch the condensation
Can’t die, can’t die, can’t die
Won’t cry, won’t cry, won’t cry

In love for him for her for them
Selfish thinking set asunder
Open curtains let in light
Shall try, shall try, shall try
Won’t die, won’t die, won’t die
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Agustin Avatar
April 28, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
A  Avatar
January 23, 2016 at 10:51 PM
MAYA, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Always with LUV **SKAT**
Kamoonpuri Avatar
October 12, 2013 at 7:05 AM
U built it up frm hopeless to hopeful n a poem endin on a positive note. Kudos n thumbs up, 4 u write well. Pls do read my latest poem.
Elkoulily Avatar
February 23, 2013 at 3:21 PM
I absolutely love this. The loss of strength then gain once more makes it fascinating and lovely to me. It truly is phenomenal how the feelings that coursed through my body when I read this changed with each line. You did a marvelous job.
Chaar Avatar
February 24, 2013 at 1:57 AM
Thank you so much layla
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