Take it Like a Man

by ben thompson   Sep 2, 2007


Spirit of happiness and life have you forsaken me and gone?
Sitting alone sullen and depressed, a prisoner for too long.

Red eyes openly weep, overflowing with salty tears.
Stuck in a vicious cycle, unable to reclaim lost years.

Spirit of life please return to lift my beaten soul.
Fearing deaths close behind, strifes taken a toll.

Lights of better times never seemed so far away.
Despondent I sit to ponder will I ever see that day?

I put on a smiling facade, as I enter through work's door.
Everyone thinks they know me, but not even I know me anymore.

Devoid of simple joys leaving my heart dreary cold and dark.
Sulking through swamps of sorrows bitterly dying and torn apart.

Knees buckle under weakness, I struggle to prolong my final stand.
Wondering where I went wrong as I try to "take it like a man".

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  • 15 years ago

    by Fran

    I imagine this was very difficult to write and hopefully cathartic. It's also very brave to be able to confront and talk about our inner struggles. I hope you have been blessed since.

  • 17 years ago

    by GoodMEMORIES

    WOW!! This poem has so much expression. It protrays so much. It is extremely deep and written very well. This is the first poem I have read of your's, I am excited to read more....

    Your amazing at this...

    keep it up...

  • 17 years ago

    by Barry

    Its always whats on the inside that does not show.........

    poem is excellent

  • 17 years ago

    by Manar

    Ben you are professional!!!

    this is one of the best poems ever written on this site...it came out of the heart of yours and brought tears 2 ma eyes!!! n how can a real talented poet affect his readers more than this??

  • 17 years ago

    by Veamm

    A great work for a great poet..
    you did it very well..same as your ones..
    keep it up!!

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