Likely Be

Breathe in

Something special’s coming for all of us.

We have learned

To lose the lives we once held close to us.

I’m still

Sitting here; another night slips away

Because the devil learns to live in all of us.

And I don’t think I’m ready to ride another bus.

I’d like to say I have insomnia

I guess I’ll never know for sure

I’d like to say that I’ve too many friends to count

I’ve got a sickness that won’t be cured.

 

Silence

Is just another type of thing you learn to love

Angel

I know you’re seeing me undone from up above

So tired

And yet I just can’t be myself for Monday night

Because I’m running out of ink; can’t write tonight.

Guess I could get another pen, but that’s alright.

Wish I could say I’m suicidal

Then everyone could understand

Wish there was more time for me to work it out

But the pilot says it’s nearing time to land.

 

I’d like to say you were my friend

Just used to being used by now

I read your story, now read mine

I hope you have a grand old time

But now it’s over and

My hands are trembling

Here we go again.

Wish I could say I knew the song

But we both know that’s a lie

Wish I could say I stand with the wind to my back

But the sun is in my eyes; I don’t know why.

And now there’s nothing left to do but sit and cry.

 

I’m done

Stick a fork in me; my soul’s burned up tonight.

Likely

Be another day without apologies.

Friendship

Is the only one that never has to sink

But I’m overboard and had to drop anchor.

And after all this time I guess it’s all over.

Wish the headlights could keep me safe

But it’s up to me to make a move

Wish I could channel the inner friend in me

But I’m a simple mess; it’s all I’ll likely be

And I don’t trust you, lest, it’s all we’ll likely be.

 

Reviews

[Arnie Clay]

This is very raw and honest.
Especially love the first two stanzas.
:)

[deeps]

This is wonderful, i like this.

[blob blob]

this is a great poem-
especially the 2nd stanza...
i love it:)

J:)

[J.Black]

I like your writing! Ha and especially how you used the line: "I’m done, Stick a fork in me;" ...the amount of times I say that line is insane! Which also makes it easy for me to relate to this. You write with such emotions and depth, this is how poetry should be. Nicely done.

[SimplyDisastrous]

This is very powerful. Wonderful. So raw with emotion.