The Cost

Why run
Why fight
Hide in the dark
Ignore the light
Find shelter
Helter skelter

Embrace the pain
Let tears reign
Cruel sin
Don't give in
Sour grin 
Breathe in

Don't let greed
Rule your need
Don't care
Won't share
Hold yourself
Clutch your wealth

Can't get near
You're full of fear
Cover your heart
And keep apart
Now you're lost
That's the cost
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Hopper Avatar
October 22, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Wow! Your style of writing reminds me so much of my own! Obviously I loved this!
Bahr Avatar
October 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Thank you Anna, I will check out your poems. ??
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