So Damn Tired....
Sometimes, when I reflect upon my life
All the wrong choices
The people I made cry
The times I couldn't understand why
I let down the people closest to me
For trying so hard to excel
At everything,
With arrows and a bow string
A Tiger by my side
Selfishly,
Standing on the shoulders
Of my sisters and brothers
So that I might glimpse
Just, glimpse,
The secrets of life
The truth of it all
The quantum insight
The God in us all
But coming up short
And then
Realizing,
That I owe EVERYONE
Every one who ever
Lent me a helping hand,
Did me a favor,
Made a call on my behalf,
Gave me a shoulder to cry on....
I'm just treading water here
Hoping not to drown,
I'm just so damn tired
Of letting everybody down....
Tony Taylor
*final edit
October, 2018
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HI Tony the Lord knows are every thought he can heal lame cure the deaf
and heal the brokenhearted too have made several wrong choices
in my life but Jesus is my all and all emotions are just that but God is greater
when we need him the most I have personally experienced miraclesย
and I can tell you that Jesus is the way the truth and the life
he will never fail or forsake anyone for any reasonย
I actually wanted to be a minister and a missionary but had no money
to go to school so I taught myself the scriptures and my journey throughย
this life has been a battle but the rewards of faith outweigh anything
this world has to offer So stand firm and let the guide you peaceย
andย happiness angel.
Thank you SO very much ANGEL!!...this is such a beautiful comment and easily longest that you have ever left me!!.....I agree with you that it is faith that helps us the most when days are darkest!!....I too thought I would be a member of the ministry when I was younger....I actually looked into becoming a Jesuit priest!!.....my family talked me out of it!!......But to this VERY day it is God that guides and protects me!!...perhaps I'll share some stories with you some time!!.....thanx again LINDA!!......you're an ASNGEL!!......smiles.....T xoโค
Tony, my friend, every GOOD person has days when we feel like that. We as humans are cursed and blessed with memory and retrospective thought. To not feel remorse for those that in the past we have hurt would make us narcissists or psychopaths or both.ย We are all treading water but as you recognise in this wonderful piece of work there are always other souls to help us keep afloat.
Pinned for further thought.
Your friendย
Nigel
Thank you Sir NIGEL!!.....My sentiments precisely my friend!!......This is the third and final edit of this piece!!.....I think I finally got it where I want it!!.....Thanx again kind Sir!!.......appreciate the PIN!!.....smiles.....T xo ?โดโค
hi mr tony a very emotional write , may you find comfort in knowing that those who surround you are with you by choice,ย their choice.ย asking for help isn't a sin being honest isn't a sin either simply show them some appreciation gifts aren't necessary your presence.ย
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Hi SARAH!!.....you're VERY kind to leave such caring advice!!.....It's taken me some time to get this piece exactly the way I wanted it....in fact this is the third re-write!!.......So glad you found it moving enough to leave such a lovely comment!!......hugs n smiles!!.....T xo โค
Tony my dear dear friend, we all wish we could go back and change some of the decision we made! For what I see from here, you are a beacon of hope and humility and more people should follow your path! It is my honor to know you and call you my friend! You and Cherie are a perfect match, dear Tony! Love and hugs to you both, Happy Jack XOX
Thank you kindly dear JACK!!.....what an awesome comment.....one that I will not easily forget......you my friend are such a blessing to is ALL!!.....Lots of love to you and yours!!......stay groovy brother!!......T xo โค
Excellent write Tony....as alwaysย
Thanx Sir LORRIS!!......Always a pleasure my friend!!..... appreciate the PIN!!.,.... stay groovy!!......T xo
My Dear Tony,
You did it again brother.ย The second I started reading your poem, it was like perusing my own biography.ย When I finished, I immediately picked up my pen, and wrote my own version.ย I have just posted it, titling it "What Should Have Been".ย Thank you for your powerful masterpiece that has inspired me so.
All my love,
Larry xxx
Thanx LARRY!!... sorry I got to this so late.... I'll head to your write in a few....... appreciate the awesome comment bro!!..... Love n stuff!!.....T xo
Love this bro, I totally relate
but just so you know, you've never let me down, love you โค๏ธ
Ha Ha!!.... Thank you Big Sis!!...... you're awesome!!...... lots of love!!.....T xo โค
Great piece of writing Tony. No matter how hard we try, we always seem to come up short. Iโm in my mid sixties and only just realizing some of my many shortcomings. Itโs as if a culmination of life experiences is required to open up the doors of our souls.
Hey JG!!.....I know EXACTLY what you mean!!..... I'm dealing with the same issues!!....... Just returned from my Father's funeral recently...... It makes you do some seriously powerful reflecting!!......thanx for this my friend!!....... peace.......T xo
My condolences Tony.
I really like this piece!
Thank you MAURITA!!.....I appreciate it..... I'll check out some of your stuff in a few!!....... apologies for the late reply!!......T xo
I like this poem very much.ย You have poured your heart out and I can feel your pain and frustration.ย But only a good heart feels regret, compassion.ย No body is perfect in this world and were all learning and living to survive in our own way.ย Start by forgiving yourself.ย Take care.
Thank you brother SIMON!!...... you're a blessing my friend.... to me and to the entire site!!......a pleasure!!....... Kings to you!!......T xo