Fear and Pain

David Wakeling

Fear and pain are outside your window,
They never leave you, they never diminish,
They will follow you today where ever you may go.

So when you fall to the ground and cry,
A  bullet in your heart and without a wish,
The cold bald headed vultures are going to fly.

The kind friend you need is far away,
No one will catch the flaming arrow for you,
Your last hours will be spent struggling to pray.

Fear not for when this curtain comes down,
And all the disappointments and doubts you knew,
Are gone, the world will be remade at sun down.

  • Author: David Wakeling (Offline Offline)
  • Published: February 9th, 2025 01:32
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Users favorite of this poem: arqios, RSM0812
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  • Goldfinch60

    Every day I get up I know it is going to be a good day David.

    Andy

    • David Wakeling

      I believe you mi amigo.Your optimism is solid gold.Thanks for commenting

    • Cassie58

      A sad poem. There can be fear and pain outside the window, but there can also be sunlight, contentment and warmth. Have a good Sunday David.

      • David Wakeling

        You right of course.The poem only explores one side of the fence.Thanks for commenting

      • arqios

        Now this one just has glowing semaphores toward the Like/Fave button for some reason which I am sure will dawn upon my articulative faculties in its season. 🙏🏻🕊️

        • David Wakeling

          I think this poem can be different things for different people.Thanks for commenting mi amigo

        • sorenbarrett

          I love the contrast between the first and last stanza, constant fear and fear not. I have lived in the first stanza and now live in the last. A wonderful write

          • David Wakeling

            I think we all live somewhere between fear and pain.Thanks for your comments compadre

          • teardrop

            Love your metaphors, love the feelings you put into this write. Sometimes writting your sadness and fears into words become a release so you can move on. Kind of like a release. I truly enjoyed this read and keep writting from your heart. I do. Good write

            • David Wakeling

              Thank you so much for your wonderful insight.Mucho appreciado

            • Tony36

              Excellent write David

              • David Wakeling

                Thanks compadre I can always rely on your comments

                • Tony36

                  You're welcome

                • Your Girlfriend

                  Wonderful write, keep writing!!

                • Dan Williams

                  Pretty grim, but reconciled at the end. Nice write.

                  • David Wakeling

                    Thank you for reading and commenting

                  • RSM0812

                    Good read. Great message. Always prepare for the worst but expect the best.

                    • David Wakeling

                      thank you for commenting.Much appreciated

                    • teardrop

                      I really, really really liked this poem. It makes me feel like I'm not the only one. Fear and pain can be very lonely but does make good writings. Loved your metaphors. I hope you are feeling better.

                      • David Wakeling

                        Thank you so much for commenting. Mucho appreciado



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