Yesterday's Decline

Self Pity is my pillow
One piece of human emotion
To prove i'm still alive

Heavy medication veils the sun
Motionless through day time tv
Wean out around 4 to see

When darkness has fallen
When i'm able to feel
Paranoia has taken over me

Weigh myself
Against yesterdays decline
Extra pound snares perfection

It can't be mine
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Mcconnell Avatar
July 10, 2022 at 7:21 AM
fine penning Jo, good imagery with fine insightfulness. Good to meet you here a fellow Brit, I'm north of the border. Take care, Gordon
Tor Avatar
July 1, 2022 at 5:12 PM
Concerning piece Jo hope you are well and overcoming paranoia.
Hayton Avatar
July 11, 2022 at 3:38 PM
I am fine Michael, this was written along time ago, was going through stuff, but writing helped, i have just been looking through stuff i wrote and thought post a few xx
Wolf Avatar
June 30, 2022 at 6:34 PM
'Self-pity is my pillow'... Hmm. Better than using 'Blame as a Blanket!.' ~ Wallowing in Woe
Hayton Avatar
July 1, 2022 at 12:07 PM
Thank you for your comments Gershon, if you could explain further?
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