To Put It Bluntly

8/3/18


Life is not just about being world renowned
Or wearing a crown

Currently lost instead of found
In your eyes, I can see the pain, right now
Get rid of that frown
Gain ground
Turn your life around
Hold it down
Don't be a clown
Unless you want to drown

Not too late to rebound
Make your mom proud
She deserves to be feeling up in the clouds

If only more people went to the pound for a hound

To put it bluntly
I'd be lucky
To find someone that loves me
In a world that can be so cold and ugly

Thinking somebody would care
Looking around everywhere
And never seeing anyone there

Torment and despair
You got to be aware that life will never be fair
It's something that needs to be put into the air

Too bad if it's more than you can bear
Don't be scared
Get prepared
To reach beyond the top of the stairs
So start earning your share
Since everything experiences eventual wear

Got yet another itch
Which is getting rich

It's time to take some risks
Use your gifts
Keep your wits
About you, and watch your six
Because life is full of tricks
And can be hit and miss
Don't call it quits
Persist and have your spirit uplift
If you really want to get your fix
Watch out because you might get more than you wished

Before life starts to fade
And ending up in a grave

Be brave
Turn the page
Make a change
Regardless of it feeling strange
Soon enough paths are paved
If you gave your all and never caved


By: Dalton Ogletree
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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