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Overwhelming World

I want to run away Run away from the problems I face It's easier than to confront them headstrong Don't compare me to another Not even yourself This is the world we live in A society that creates status based on merit A society of status determined by wealth Laws created by greedy people Governments who silently attack Oppression across the globe First world countries in ignorant bliss My hands aren't clean in this world The human race is in perilous times It's reached a point of no return But the problems I face How do I change any of this? How do I leave this world? What is life like when the world is a commodity? I do my best to forget about it But that doesn't change anything The fact is I'm insignificant in a world Determined by status created by achievement In a world of income classism I have tried ending it myself Driving down a highway seventy miles per hour Purposeful turning to crash and roll Yet here I am, unscathed and forced To live in a world that shuns those actions Even when my reasoning is just Yet how just is it to live in my bubble When millions across the globe cannot live the comfortable life I have The choice to end my own life is a privilege I take for granted Many don't have the chance to live Yet here I am choosing to take mine.

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W.A. Cholt

Date: 1/21/2021 3:41:00 PM

It's true, this world can be a very bleak, dreary and depressing place. I can strongly relate to the words of your poem. Personally, when I hit rock bottom, my belief in God and his son Jesus Christ gives me hope in situations that seem quite hopeless. Also doing something that will help someone who is less fortunate than I am is a great perspective changer and a source of light, encouragement and positivity in a world of growing darkness. I appreciate your honesty and courage in this poem.

Isaac Rios
Date: 1/22/2021 11:31:00 AM

Thank you for relating and sharing your outlet. As of late I have descended into the art of poetry for expression of my deepest emotions that I have failed to channel in the past. My career pathway has been centered around helping others, so I understand what you mean as well. Through the benevolence of God I lived through what many have died as a result from, and uninjured let alone. So I have undoubted faith in God. Nothing happens by chance.