The pain of the unseen effort

"The pain Of The Unseen Effort"
The weight of the world,
Upon weary shoulders,
Crushing the spirit,
As effort and energy,
Seem to vanish like vapor,
Into the silent void,
With no recognition,
In sight.

In the shadows of toil and sweat,
Lies a bitter pain,
That steals the soul's song,
And smothers the light,
Of hope and ambition,
Leaving only a shell,
Of a dream, once vibrant.

The agony of unseen effort,
Ripples through the soul,
In waves of despair,
A silent scream,
In a world that doesn't care,
The tears of frustration,
Flows like a river,
Drowning the heart,
In a sea of sorrow.

In the depths of the night,
As the world sleeps soundly,
The pain of unacknowledged toil,
Sings a forlorn song,
Of unrequited love,
For a world that fails to see,
The beauty of the unseen,
The strength of the unnoticed,
And the resilience of those,
Who labor in obscurity.

As the dawn breaks,
A new day rises,
With it, a glimmer of hope,
That perhaps this day,
In the midst of darkness,
A light begins to shine,
A flicker of recognition,
Glimpsed in the eyes of others,
A small victory,
That ignites the soul.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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George Avatar
May 29, 2024 at 4:59 AM
A great piece, the reality of life can be unbalanced, but we must soar in its stormy sea regardless.
Agustin Avatar
May 13, 2024 at 6:28 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts about a sad reality 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.
Dominic Avatar
May 24, 2024 at 6:09 AM
Amen ?? and thank you very much.
One Avatar
May 12, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Your poem beautifully captures the poignant struggle of individuals whose efforts go unrecognized and unappreciated. The imagery of the weight of the world upon weary shoulders vividly portrays the burdensome nature of unseen labour, emphasizing the crushing impact it has on the spirit.
Dominic Avatar
May 13, 2024 at 12:28 AM
I appreciate you Silent One... The unseen effort of alot of persons have lead to suicide and this one thing that need to be resolved.
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