Birthday blues, what a tune!

Poetic Dan



Today is my birthday but I feel sad

Some how I know that it started this way

Just getting worse every year that passed

 

I don't know what's true, from the storys I've been told. Dad wasn't there at the hospital or how I turned blue coughing too much, needing to be put in a tent where the air could be filtered to my needs.

 

Through the years it never really made sense

Picked on at school for having cheaper things

A stepdad with a false leg that replaced the first

(Not that I remember any of this time period) 

Always making a point that we were our mums baggage not he's

 

The more years that went on the darker things became 

Their lesson from alcohol was the aim of my game

I guess just trying to numb all of my life's pain

 

My journey has not been good or bad

It has left its printing on my heart 

 

Right now I have the most incredible gifts

My life, my kids, a partner that understands me and people around that let me be me

 

I feel I've gone through the tests 

I've sat right on the highest edge 

Not caring if I take that next breath 

I've loved with all of my heart

Looking for the loss at the start

 

So from this moment I tell myself 

It's okay when you feel so depressed 

It's okay the love could burst your chest 

 

Because I'm now learning where the middle is

It's in the reflection of everyone else 

So this next breath I take is for me and for you

 

 

  • Author: Poetic Dan (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 20th, 2017 04:58
  • Comment from author about the poem: This was written yesterday on a bad day On my 13140 day that adds up to 9 I am 36 makes another 9 Double nine and all is fine I truly thank all out there that take the time to read my words but I mostly thank you all for writing yours. Much love and respect Daniel P Absolom
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  • Goldfinch60

    Good strong write Dan, your kids and partner are there for you as we are on MPS. Happy Birthday Dan may your future take you from darkness into the light that is there for you.

    • Poetic Dan

      Thank you my friend. It's definitely got lighter from joining here

    • FredPeyer

      Happy Birthday Dan! May the light of the birthday cake candles light your way and your future! You went through a lot, but triumphed, and I am sure that with your kids and your partner, and maybe a tiny little bit of us here at MPS you will have a future to look forward to and to enjoy!

      • Poetic Dan

        And you definitely give me that extra light more than bit. I truly appreciate every word that you give my friend, I've had a fantastic day.

      • Christina8

        Wonderful write Dan! Seems you've been through a lot and now you are focusing on partner and kids. So have a happy birthday!

        • Poetic Dan

          I'm sure it will still be rough and like most I've got enough words about my life to replace every drop in the sea.
          Thank you so kindly

        • myself and me

          Happy birthday. You were born and re-born.
          Wonderful work.

          • Poetic Dan

            Guess I was, much appreciated thank you



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