The Fear

The fear and the doubt drive me

Too much, sometimes I long to be a machine

Logically processing the input

And outputting the answer cold and calculating

I am tired of wondering

Tired of being unsure

So tired so wired so inspired

But it's a sugar high

I'm always wishing

That my childhood started differently

Or I used my time more focused

When living at home

Now I'm on this hamster wheel

I can't get off for terror

That I won't catch up to the carrot

Even though the carrot stays in place

I worry about money

I worry about food

I worry that I am going to waste my life

Putting my energy pointlessly

Into things I don't enjoy

I am driven by my own ego

I'm not humble enough

To just accept my current circumstance

So I struggle haphazardly putting together

A run down house with craps

From construction sites

Hoping I can build the house

Hoping the foundation doesn't crumble underneath

And I can't fault those who are humble

Who accept

It's probably a happier way to live life

At least it appears that way

In facebook pictures

Reviews

[Sarmelendez]

Ohh wow this is really good and it can relate to every day life and people. Thanks for the share

[kublakhan27]

To say that I can relate to this is an understatement...this is a wonderful balance of whimsical wordplay and stern sentiments. The internet does different things to different people, and that's what occupies my mind as I read this piece. Great work Luke.

[Melobldnfr]

Wow, Luke. This is modern and contemporary while addressing age-old differences in perceptions. Well done.

[Luke L]

thank you very much

[Lover Of Words]

this is awesome great write

[Luke L]

thanks, Kelsey

[Pryde Foltz]

Maybe, one can find a way to be happy in the moment and still pursue their goals. A very personal and effective write.

[Baby Ricochet]

These are the thoughts of many men as most of us struggle through life doing crap we don't want. Good poem