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Spinning Head

As the music is playing
My head is spinning
The notes of the guitar 
Seem to pierce deep inside

Wrapping its icy grip
Around my heart 
And tug tug
On my heart strings

As I sit alone in the dark
With the cold air of winter
That drifts through the  cracks
Cracks of the house

I imagine a better time
A better place in my life
A time when the sun was shining
Down on me  and warm smiles 

The warm smiles of summer 
Were all around 
I guess that's why
The expression is fair weather friends

When the storm brews 
In the distance 
The first sound of thunder
They scatter and leave one alone

Alone as you were at the start
In the end we're all alone
And no one will ever be standing by us
Just us and our maker


(This is not mine but my grandson who lives with me and suffers from depression. His name 
is Cody Waldrop.)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Brown Avatar
August 12, 2010 at 7:53 AM
A joy to read an older poem by one of my favorite poets Sara. Love, Carol
Fraser Avatar
December 18, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Touching poem Sara, i hope he outgrows this problem, all kids should be fresh and healthy. I know its not possible, its one wish i would like to see >> James
Brown Avatar
December 16, 2009 at 10:53 AM
Thank you for sharing your amazing poetry with us today Sara. Love, Carol
Laic Avatar
December 16, 2009 at 3:55 AM
I believe it is a profound, sad and special poem, but having the sense of reality for many of us. I wish you a happy, wonderful Christmas, full of joy and love! Florentina
Delacroix Avatar
December 15, 2009 at 8:43 PM
How very sad, though a well written poem. We are never alone and we are not the only one who experiences or have experienced painful situations. The world is a family and until we realize that, we are going to see chaos. I hope your grandson can find his way to the light of hope very soon. Thanks for sharing. Caroline.
Bolton Avatar
December 15, 2009 at 6:56 PM
Powerful Poem- Great Job Cody
Sweetheart Avatar
December 15, 2009 at 6:16 PM
Good job Cody.. your last verse is so powerful and intense... truth hits home... its always just us and our Maker... enjoyed... blessings... luv... Linda-Marie... prayers to u also...
Chachere Avatar
December 15, 2009 at 12:14 PM
"I imagine myself in a better time, a better place in my life." reminds me of something.this is really deep sadness.sad.hope your grandson will heal peacefully. -Lynette
Osaghae Avatar
December 15, 2009 at 12:07 PM
.........that's real deep. it reflects a deep sense of introspection. lovely. hope you help him out of this mood. cheers!
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