Make A Choice

jbeals

I lost what I had

and now I'm trying to get it back

but it seems like when I try

you just put me under attack

 

I'm not going to run around

and pretend that I'm all fixed

but I've got nothing left to hide

I'm not caught up in the mix

 

The mix of all the other things

going on around this town

it's all too crazy

one day a smile will replace this frown

 

So leave your callous remarks

at the door or in you head

I don't need this kind of energy

so stop with the things you've said

 

I'm so sick of being put out

like I'm some sort of devil

when you know that I'm working

my way up to the right level

 

So either be here for me

while I get well and mend

or leave me alone for good

I don't have a lot of time to spend

 

I would never leave your side

through the good times OR bad

but I sit here and feel you judge me

Well, I think that's pretty damn sad

 

So this is the last chance I'm giving you

to hear what I have to say

take it, leave it, or if you need to

fold you're hands together and pray

 

I doubt you take this to heart

but I'm leaving that up to you

I have this righteous feeling

I'll end up with a transcendent view

  • Author: jbeals (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 27th, 2011 11:18
  • Comment from author about the poem: As I was going through recovery I found that many people, including some family members, were shying away from me instead of helping. I decided at that point I needed to re-evaluate my life completely- including the people in my life. Its hard to let go of the people you love, but it is sometimes necessary to do so for your own good.
  • Category: Family
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Comments1

  • Dolphine29

    I want to say that it takes courage to look inside and stand for what you feel is right; but it also takes bravery to see beyond appearances and take a closer look of what is around you, it may surprise you and make you smile, if you are willing to listen.
    Best
    D.



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