Short of Breath

So I am slain. The war is over they have won
They never sought the person I was only ever their son
So here I am in pieces and too late to save
Please write 'here lies someone' upon my grave

For that tombstone will show someone was here
An entity whose soul was not allowed to appear
A name and two dates is all I leave
Another soul suffocated by expectation unable to breathe

The Human Voice 2013

Reviews

[Sheila Kline]

When the expectations of another are too high to be met, this is often the outcome! We die from trying, just give up and lose so much self worth! If we are able to remain strong, then we can overcome the results, but sadly this does not happen in many cases.
Thanks for bringing this sad outcome of many to our attention! You are a voice for those who struggle with low self esteem!

[Mark Anthony Games (Human Voice)]

Which is ironic as esteem is chronically low, lol. Thank you very much Sheila.

[Lucy Morningstar &heart..]

the feelings I get after reading this....i have no words. This is so beautiful, and I think I know what you are talking about here, but in any case, just fantastic!