Now I Am Alone
As young man I thought I was the only one
Without me nothing could be done
But as I grew, I was taught a thing or two
As time went by
I began to see myself
Through other peoples eyes
I thought that I was living such an unstoppable life
It took being alone to see the mistakes that were made
A whole life
Drifting along
Going the wrong way
Now I am alone
I thought that I was the only one in town
She would never leave
No one could do any better
So I turned my back and told her to wait
I needed to do things my way
I'm not the one after all
A whole life
Drifting along
Going the wrong way
Now I am alone
I thought those who were close
Would never leave
So I cared about no one
Again I was the only one
I never thought about anything
or anyone but it needed to be done my way
Why should anyone stay?
A whole life
Drifting along
Going the wrong way
Now I am alone
In my darkest hour
A day near death
They all came to my side
After a tragedy
I thought no one would leave
Again only thinking about myself
Not caring for or appreciating anyone else
everyone left.
Now I see why
I am left alone
Copyright © Matt Forshay | Year Posted 2015
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