I am such an asshole,
Or so I hear you say,
Which makes me wonder,
What it is that I did today?
Did I speak too soft
When you told me
Silence is what you sought?
Did I yell too loud
While showing you
I am so very proud
Of you.
Did I cry too long
When you acted like
We could only be strong?
Did my questions surprise
When you just wanted
To accept lies?
Was I a cup
Of icy-cold water, splashed
To wake you up?
Was it that I,
Just now,
Made my reply
Mirror your tone,
Shocking
And rocking
Your fragile bone?
In all of this,
It has become clear:
I’m destined to be alone,
Where I am all that I have
To fear.
Maybe—
Just maybe—
It’s okay to end up
A solitary soul,
Where I’m best friends forever
With my own worst enemy—
Myself.
There’ll be nothing to show,
No advance ammo for the
Gratuitous grievances poll.
Yes,
It has to be okay
To end up
A solitary soul—
Trapped in a hole
That is covered
By a bowl—
Playing the role
Of Jack
In the Box.
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Comments6
Interpersonal relations…that’s gotta be real tough 🙏🏻🕊️
Yeah. A challenge to navigate for sure. Thank you my friend. 🙏🐦⬛🖤
Such a thought that many have shared but now put to words and questioned with great reflection and timing of final words that turn meaning back to oneself. Very nicely done Tristan
Thank you, Soren. I am so glad the poem and its message delivered. Your time and thoughtful analysis are always appreciated, my friend! 🙏🐦⬛🖤
Echo's of thoughts and feelings i am well aware of, bit close to home, very well expressed and written.
Thank you so much, my friend! At least we're not alone, for what its worth! I am thankful the poem delivered and that it resonated. Much appreciated my friend. I hope the rest of your day (or evening for you, I am sure) goes well.
You are very welcome
Excellent write Tristan
Thank you, Tony! Much appreciated, my friend! 🙏🐦⬛🖤
You're welcome
Good one
Thank you, ChrisLyn! Your visit, time and feedback are much appreciated! 🙏🐦⬛🖤
Well, jump out of the box then - if ya can! What ya doin' in a box anyway? lol.
Kinda been attached to a spring and wound (down?) into there...Got some bolt cutters by any chance? LOL! Then you'll watch me spring, soar, and land squarely and sourly on my head! 😂
LOL.
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