Tell Me
How do I feel about this life of mine
Is a question that haunts me all the time
What have I added to the lives of people around
Love, hatred, happiness or grief profound
I have had you in my life for a time brief
But from you I have gained strength, warmth and relief
Even though my actions made you cry, you smiled through your tears
You helped me stand up and face my fears
You are as human as I am, and you need support too
To face your life and to get through
But I am locked up in me and I am in a bad phase
So “I am there for you” has become a meaningless phrase
My thoughts have been dark like the mind I possess
My words and deeds have brought you only distress
But you stand by my side and like a rock you are steady
And despite my wounds, to face the world, I am ready
But what have I given to you in return
Not a trace of a smile, only your tears run
From those eyes, so beautiful and deep
I only give you reasons to weep
I realize that I am a deeply flawed person
Tough to live with, I am never fun
I wish I could do something to make you smile
Tell me now, I’ll do it just this while
Copyright © Manoj Kumar | Year Posted 2013
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