Life itself

This is the way I feel, does your life feel the same? I wrote this in 2nd person to change things up.

Life... is... life
Life sucks then you die
You try to lay down every night to fall asleep
Then the tears fall fast from your face
Wishing you could run far away from this place
Not having enough money to support your journey
However most days you feel grateful
Some days you wish you had enough guts to pull the trigger
You try to not make the same mistakes
Emotions flare all over
From not knowing your unanswered questions
Friends ignore your presence
While family does not help out the way they should
Thinking why you do not have a better life
Not knowing what to do anymore
About anything, bills, school, nor work
You have a lot of deep pain
That is breaking you down inside
You try to bottle your feelings up
Because you do not want to let in anyone close again
Except when that special person comes into your life
You feel so close, right, and in love with them
They make you want to keep breathing
Until they hurt you too, by leaving you, or cheating.
You are confused by people's actions
And love animals more because at least they are loyal
You try not to care, but really inside it could not hurt more
Moving on and change is hard
Life is not easy
You are meant to live life
You try to feel beautiful inside and out
Not fat, worthless, lost
But it is hard when you are depressed
People say time heals all your wounds
Yeah right, your wounds are cut too far in for that
Maybe have another cigar or shot of Tequila or a piece of chocolate
While looking at pictures that reflects your memories
You try to listen to music to ease the rest of your pain
While dreaming for a better attitude
Until that stupid alarm rings
Bringing you back into the same old retinue
Just remember to chill because,
"everyday life is a gift,
thats why they call it the present."


   

Author's Note

Enjoy!

Reviews

[An owl on the moon]

There are times I do feel just like this.. beaten down and fighting to stay afloat.. Mixing my metaphors there.. Life can be hard, though it is also filled with extraordinary joys.. I appreciate your whispers of hope in the last lines.. life is a gift.. oh that we could learn to treasure it more.

[Sweet & Tender Hooligan]

A lot of people will be able to relate to this poem and the emotions you expressed. The message at the end is heart warming and uplifting.

[White Ink]

I liked your last lines.. life does suck but hey it's the same to everyone. keep smiling :)

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

I love this for its precise clarity and sincerity and the closing stanza is absolutely true!!~ well done~

[Myenigma]

life is life. even when everything seems obsolete and pointless. Should we be grateful for even existing? or for finding meaning? both? their are some things that do make life worthwhile!
Your poem was great i enjoyed reading it

[Jeff]

Like what Craig said life is hard. But you have to remember to keep on living as it will get better. I loved the last lines in this piece.