Without

Heartbroken memories, hang over my head
Keeping inside, the feelings I dread
What makes me bitter, is that which I am
Who's to say I belong, in this ever wasting land

Cut up by realities, alone and afraid
I know in my heart, the souls I've betrayed
Too many to mention, though I probably should
Lift up the one's, who've not understood

Strength is the trait, the goal is release
Help me my friend, that I may find peace
To live with the guilt, these hasty bones dry
Relief from above, or surely I'll die

The absence of time, the weight on my mind
Excuses made known, yes I've fallen behind
I've tried hard to brake, yet the puzzle remains
Surrounded, outnumbered, each step is in vain

A face in the crowd, a solitary shell
What more could there be, it's sure hard to tell
So pointless to stay, the one left behind
My heart is now cool, my eye's are now blind

I wonder can they see, that I'm not who I am
Do I dare mention, what makes up this man
Their ears will not listen, these 'friends' I've acquired
My words are all wasted, my mouth is so tired

So I wait for the memories, still yet to be
Who will end this story, I pray it's not me...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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May 26, 2016 at 7:17 PM
Keith F, Enjoyed reading your thoughts and words today. *SKAT*
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March 5, 2012 at 5:21 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Keith. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love, Carol
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