Loner poet

The heavy weight I carry

Day by day I trudge and push on

Trying my best to balance the weight

But I stumble I fall and falter with each step

My body is strong but my will is weak

My Faith is steady and firm but my mind a storm

My heart is restless but my soul is close to peace

Its so easy to put down my burden and walk away

But at what price do I receive this bliss

Is there anyone who would notice that one atom missing

In this hopeless storm there is no help coming

I\'m stranded and alone in a prison of my design

The pain and sorrow I carry outweighs the happiness 

Why do we mistake worldly things for true happiness 

Faith in such foolish things make you falter your steps 

I see the edge as I walk along the wayside

How easy  it is to go into the welcoming arms of the abyss 

The line between true peace and eternal damnation is thin

But to walk amongst the living is hard an uncertain 

Many think the darkness is better than the light

I have walked both paths and its all the same

There is no escape from your burden or sorrows

Am I doomed to continue on this earth in agony

Or is there a silver lining waiting somewhere for me