The Despondent Loner
If you look deep into these sad hazel eyes
You'll see a man tormented mirrored in the sands of time
Clinging to the last strand of sanity in his burned out mind.
Living out each day choosing to believe the lie
Of dreams coming true while they pass him by.
You'll see him hiding always from societies stares
Locking himself away from anyone who cares
Keeping forever buried the pain he bears
Never venturing outside with a smile to share
Leaving his existence to the world unaware.
A loner from birth on a cold dark night.
Left alone and unloved no future bright
Beaten down and shamed and full of fright
No ray of hope in the distance burning bright
To save from dismal days living out his plight.
It was so many years ago he quit questioning why.
When his heart had hardened and his tears had dried
Why he ended this way, a good life denied
So he just accepts his fate with a heavy sigh
Sits back in the old rocker and waits to die.
Copyright © Carl Fraser | Year Posted 2016
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