why why, when when
does the pain ever stop
or the chaos give in?
where do you go
how do you hide
from what you know
is deep inside?
running this way and that
uncertain of where you’re at
put on a face, a play, an act
wondering exactly what you lack
blending in with the masses
if not, hide or cause clashes
not meaning to by being you
pondering and wandering along the axes
of society, notoriety, and fame
contemplating the smear and the shame
of standing upright day and night
doing what you know is absolutely right
don’t give in because they’ll destroy
all that is good, pure, full of joy
tugging, pulling, dragging you down
deep into the abyss where they can be found
2009 © SMN
Beautiful poem, very deeply felt and written. Keep up the good work Shannon, you are a very good poet, maybe new to the site, but not the art, thanks for sharing.10/10
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
I like this poem'''' 10 haha