The Corrosion of My Soul
Scott Felgner 1979 (Ridgewood, New Jersey)
I was born a hopeful young man
I was able to stand strong
Believing in my mind
How did I become alone and scared?
I’ve heard lies about me
I’ve heard others talk from others talking
I’ve been denied by those that I thought accepted
I’ve reached out to find nobody there
I’ve heard silence when I’ve screamed for help
I’m so afraid to be alone
But I trust no one to walk by my side
I want to scream for help
But I know no one will be there
I want to say goodbye
But I want to see tomorrow
I will see tomorrow
But I don’t want to be there alone
I reject those who will reach out
They will hold it over me
If nothing more than personal gain
To make themselves feel important
I am me, not a Karma improvement
I am me, not a chapter in your book
I hide my darkness
Even though it’s painfully obvious
Do not greet me with a smile
If you plan to point and walk away
Do not greet me with a handshake
If you plan to only offer me a finger
I am a soul
I am a mind
I am not an afterthought
I mean you no harm
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Submitted by scottemtnj1979 on June 19, 2021
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Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
Characters | 992 |
Words | 211 |
Stanzas | 8 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 5, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 |
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