Optimism

Optimism

Can’t overcome
Can’t win
Constantly aching within

Can’t escape
Can’t hide
Dying on the inside

Can’t satisfy
Can’t attain
Continually receiving pain

Can’t achieve
Can’t please
Down and begging on my knees

Can hope
Can pray
Crying out to God today
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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