The Loneliness Within
Crowded amongst loved ones
But feeling lonely within
Shrouded in silence
While surrounded by din
The pain encompasses
It's all I am it seems
It rules my emotions
And shatters my dreams
I want to break free
But what can I do
My soul paces restlessly
Like a lion in a zoo
Of the things around me
Not really aware
My mind in a maze
Heart burning and bare
How did I reach here
When I tried so hard
To treat everyone
With humble regard
My love given freely
The shirt off my back
In the hope of helping them
Find the right track
What is the reason
That I must be so chained
Is it truly justified
Is my soul so stained
Sure I made mistakes
Unknowingly hurt others
I would take it all back
My sisters and brothers
I would live with this pain
If I knew it would heal
Those who I stomped
With my careless heel
But the past is just that
It can't be changed
The sequence of events
Never rearranged
So I will live on
In this coffin of pain
And wait for the time
I will be free again
And I know I will understand
His saving grace
When at last I can see
His wondrous face
Copyright © Aly Bahr | Year Posted 2024
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