Running

by michael parks - Leo

I've been running sence I was 9
Just looking for a place to hide

I looked far and low for somewhere to go
While lifes pain stayed close behind.

I reached out to those who were close
But no one grabed me in time
and i just ran on by.

I,m 20 now still running with no place to hide
and the pain is not far behind
slow and cold the pain moves in close

And from behind the pain starts to rise.
Seeping into my mind I start to cry
The pain is now inside.

Holding close promising never to let go.

I must get rid of it. So I reach way down inside 
and pull out a 9 and decide to end it.

Reason for writing:

    Sence i have been a little kid i have battled depression
and now that i'm older it's only gotten worse and the poem is about how my whole life i've been running scared trying to find some happiness. In a world that only brings hurt.    

Birth sign: Leo
Date created: 2001-08-16 13:36:17
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:44:51
Poem ID: 64432

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