We're Not In It Together Poem by Bryan Cobaris

'We're not in it together'   
       written by Bryan Cobaris
inspired by The Holy Spirit

 
'We're in this together'...a phrase easier said than done.
It's sentiment of unity fails when it doesn't apply to everyone.
 
While I'm sleeping soundly and comfortably through the night,
You're not able to shut your eyes until your window floods sunlight.
 
When I ask you how you're doing, I don't really hear your reply.
I'd rather tell myself you're fine, than to have to watch you cry.
 
While I'm out here pursuing happiness, following my hopes and dreams,
You fight to maintain your sanity as your mind bursts at the seams.
 
When you do have an outburst or breakdown, I say 'It'll all be ok'.
This isn't for your comfort, I just really want to go on with my day.
 
While I'm traveling the world, enjoying each day and living my best life,
You're thinking of ways to end it all; choosing between pills or a knife.
 
As they lower your coffin, people console me thinking we were birds of a feather.
But I know you'd still be here if I treated you like we were truly  in this together.