Surrender
I can’t do this.
I can’t do it anymore.
I can not be strong.
I can’t even stand up.
Not for me, and certainly not for
Anyone else.
But everyone wants me to be strong.
I can not.
In order to survive this time in my life,
Physically and emotionally,
I need to give up.
Whatever happens, happens.
Regardless of whether
I’m strong, weak, or indifferent.
I’m choosing to be indifferent.
Whatever.
Losing my love life?
OK.
Becoming numb to situations that demand effort?
Fine.
Losing my loved ones?
So what?
Becoming financially handicapped,
Feeling only bitterness and frustration,
Forsaking small pleasures
That once made all the difference?
Who cares?
I don’t.
I can’t anymore.
If I do, I will break.
So walk all over me,
Kick me while I’m down,
Destroy all I’ve cared for in the world,
Leave me lonely and bitter,
But don’t you DARE ask me to care while it’s happening.
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