Confused and afraid Lost and alone Enveloped in fog Sinking in mud No path to follow No map to guide me I don’t know how to reach my destination I don’t know how to carry on my journey I wrote this poem three years ago. It came up in my Facebook memories today so I… Continue reading Confused and Alone
Category: Poetry
The Proletariat
Locked in a steel cage Carried far from home To a concrete prison Disguised as freedom Trading Time and energy For sustenance, existence Pleasing invisible masters Striving to stay in jail Surrounded by others Stuck in the same struggle No speeches shouted Nor conversations whispered
Lament to Ignorance
People who have never been there can’t understand. They’re ignorant, yet disparage those who are there. Ignorant and entertained by another’s pain. Their antipathy denies them humanity. Their callousness angers the wise.
Enough
Why aren’t I worthy? Why aren’t I good enough? Why don’t I ever stand a chance? If I knew what I lacked I’d get it. If I knew what to do I’d do it. If I knew what to say and when I’d say it. If I was rude and selfish would you notice me?… Continue reading Enough
The Disapointment
A disapointing son Mum’s expectations stun Her love unquestioned Her disapproval unmoved He can never be someone
Nowhere Left to Run
My peace shattered My sanctuary defiled My fortress breached No place of respite No haven of safety No shrine of solace A house but no home A fuel with no fire A life lacking purpose
The Sub
Lurking in the deep Sailing through enemy waters Destroyers sailing above Every movement or sound a chance of discovery Surely they know, surely they’ll find it! The sub sneaks through, undetected Until next time
Surrounded
Tension rising, pressure building Battle looming, breathing struggling Armour dented, helmet cracked Sword chipped, shield busted Alone surrounded, soul wounded Foes taunting, vultures circling
The Climb
Climbing the valley wall I push through the miasma Climbing higher the wind tries to tear me off I reach for the next hold Climbing further the rain makes the rocks slippery I grip tighter Climbing on, the lightening blasts the rocks from my hand I push on Above the storm it’s still dark No… Continue reading The Climb
Tomorrow’s Glory
Night has come again I survived another day Perhaps tomorrow A chance for glory And the Valkyries will call me home