What to do

To be freed from one’s mind,
Walk the woods, behind mankind. 
Yet another day bleeds into night, 
If not for the morn, who’d see the light?

With no reprieve, I cannot escape, 
As I stay hidden under death’s cape. 
Doth the laws we abide keep us in line?
Those who speaketh and make this design. 

Should our faith in them never wane?
Shall we overlook this world in pain?
As we perish in the way they intend, 
Handing over our gems for them to spend.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Zahid Avatar
August 2, 2025 at 11:44 AM
That's a brilliant write. I truly enjoyed reading it. Best wishes . Motivating!
Dietrich Avatar
June 2, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I hope so much that people will start standing up for their rights. That's how the poem affected me
Agustin Avatar
March 6, 2024 at 8:24 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet 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.
Turner Avatar
December 9, 2023 at 7:15 AM
It is extremely hard to live life by rules others make. We drive as close to the center line as we can. . Hello old friend:) Great to read a poem from you. Hoping you are well and Merry Christmas!
Wolf Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 3:39 PM
Thank you! Hopefully when I buy a pc I’ll return more, as on my phone I don’t know how to read other poems. Enjoy your holidays
Hamilton Avatar
December 9, 2023 at 12:41 AM
howdy do its been a long time . A DEEP poem I sense you are seeking something that's not in plain view. A poem that makes thing good write your old friend Hugs Shadow
Wolf Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 3:37 PM
Hi, there, good to hear from you. I don’t go on here much these days, I have no pc, so is hard to use my phone. Enjoy your holidays /|\
Hamilton Avatar
December 9, 2023 at 12:44 AM
makes you think not thing
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