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THE REASON I'M HERE
November 29, 2020
My life's too dreary
Why did I boast?
Now I'm paying the cost
Oh! I'm so weary.
Been on too many journeys
Carrying heavy loads
On life's numerous roads
Too weak to survive life's tourneys
They told me home is best
There I can find the cure
Then maybe I'll become pure
When the beast in me finds rest
That's why I'm here on my knee
With tears in my eye
Sorry 'bout you and I
I'm still just trying to find me.
© Emily O., Boynton Beach, FL
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I remember writing this poem feeling particularly desolate. I've often felt like I don't know who I am or what I'm doing in this world. For me, this piece was the beginning of my journey to self discovery.