Jermaine Bailey Poet Spoken Word

Struggle

I'm sick of saying every day it is struggle struggle struggle trying to live up to expectations of other people try and keep trying to get my hustle on and I'm still not meeting the little things like stability it's like I'm always meant to live with poverty striding through a mist of fog like I can see my path clearly hovering over a pond of ideas hoping to get a permanent catch so I do have to backtrack over my rocky past look back and emphasize what I should have had and I've got to be driven for tomorrow because the future is catching up fast 39 now the big 40 next.......

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Jermaine Bailey September 7, 2026 at 12:45 PM Hello poetry community I just want to say thank you for all of the positive comments that you left thank you

Tania Kitchin August 23, 2026 at 4:07 AM Jermaine, a powerful emotive poem. One day at a time is the best way to cope and strive for healing. I hope 40 brings you happiness. Jermaine Bailey September 11, 2026 at 9:48 AM Thank you for leaving me a comment

Jermaine Bailey August 7, 2026 at 12:09 PM Thank you for all the positive comments as I'm sharing thoughts through an everyday struggle.

Joanna Daniel August 7, 2026 at 2:43 AM Yes, everyday is a struggle, but we have to keep going, just like how your write says, Jermaine, welcome to Poetry Soup🙏

Beata Agustin August 1, 2026 at 12:29 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome 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.

Mark Toney July 31, 2026 at 10:31 PM Jermaine, your poem well describes the struggle many are undergoing. You acknowledge the struggle yet support a hopeful view of the future with your positive line, “… I can see my path clearly hovering over a pond of ideas hoping to get a permanent catch… and I've got to be driven for tomorrow because the future is catching up fast..,” welcome to PoetrySoup!

Alison A Smith July 30, 2026 at 4:45 AM Your here thats the first step. It's never to late to get out of your fog. Jermaine Bailey July 31, 2026 at 6:20 PM Thank you for your comment