Reflections

A poem about inner peace

Image: Pablo Merchán Montes via Unsplash+

I’m here, looking back at you,
I see it, do you see it, too?
Tired eyes, a war within,
A broken man, wearing thin.
 

You can’t handle any of this,
Should I embrace the abyss?
You're nothing but a broken shell,
I’m a man that’s been through hell. 

All these scars on your soul,
Can’t recall when I felt whole,
You just want her to fix this,
All I need is a single kiss. 

What makes you think your worthy?
That you actually deserve any mercy?
What, do you think you're better than us? 
That your infected wounds don't ooze the same pus?

I’m here, so don’t listen,
His lies sparkle and glisten,
You want to breathe, to feel okay,
Please, I need help to keep the demons at bay. 

Help me, I don’t know where to start,
it's okay, I will be careful with your heart.
Will you pick me up every time I fall?
Of course, I will be there with you through it all. 

It's over, my hope has been depleted,
My love, you're broken, not defeated.
Can you even see past this night?
Together, we can share the light. 

I'm sorry, the sorrow pulls me deeper down,
Let it go, my love, or you will surely drown.
If I rise above this, may I wash upon your shore?
Come to me, my arms are open; say no more. 

Look, I brought along these pieces of me,
They are just reflections of who you used to be.
So then, should I just leave them all behind?
Yes, they no longer serve you or your design.

I see, I suppose you’ve been right all along,
Yes, you were drawn to the truth of my song.
Perhaps I can start anew within your embrace?
Of course, anything is possible in this endless space. 

Stop running and look deep into my eyes,
Silence, the voices have ceased their cries!
Bask in peace my love and tell me what you see?
I see the future, reflections of you and me. 

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