Situations

Oh how my mind seeks rest
Oh how my soul seeks a friend
My soul still goes without
Because of the situation I’m in
My situation causes pain
It causes distraction and disgrace
It even caused the ones who loved me
To disappear before my face
Some lasted for a winter
Some through a spring and fall
Some even lasted for a summer
But my situation outlasted them all
Now it’s only me and my situation
And it haunts me like a curse
Some even think my situation
Will outlast my life here on this earth
But God forbids, he won’t allow
My situation to last that long
For God made me a real man
And my situation is not that strong

5 Comments

  1. DORY on December 23, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    YOUR THOUGHTS AND WORDS ARE A POWERFUL MESSAGE TO OTHERS, SHOWING THEM THAT YOU KNOW YOU WILL DO YOUR BEST TO MAKE UP FOR THE LOST TIME ONCE YOU ARE ABLE. STAY STRONG. LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING MORE FROM YOU.

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  2. John on January 2, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    this poem really speaks to me. it shows that you are becoming a better man. I want to read more!

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  3. rd on January 18, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    i really look forward to reading more of your poems because u are in the same shoes im in but just came home. but i say that to say this. troubles doesnt last always. it has to get better. continue to use your brain and express yourself yo help u get through your situation.

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  4. Patrick on January 20, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    I love this! I love the sense of depersonalization, that the problems of the past aren’t you anymore, that they’ve become this separate, other “situation” that you can someday be rid of. That’s powerful, and something a lot of folks could learn from. From pain to determination to hope, you don’t sugarcoat any of this, but you still leave this positively. Strong.

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  5. Clara on January 23, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    This is a fantastic poem, be strong, this situation will not outlive you, I also want to read more!!!

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