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An Old Load

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By Keith McHughPublished about 7 hours ago 1 min read
Stencil By; Keith McHugh

This load is getting old,

I'm about to explode,

Erode into the landscape,

Escaping the feeling of being,

Seeing all that needs to be done,

Just to be able to have fun,

Conditioned by everyone around,

I learned not to make a sound,

I found other means to advance,

A profound experience,

Bound my existence,

Building resistance,

Each instance less significant,

Downright different,

Imprinting new perspectives,

Being selective of my choice,

Raising my inner voice,

Hoisting self esteem,

Confidence Gleaming,

As I'm streaming thoughts,

I fought hard to get here,

Bought into a lie for years,

Tears fill my eyes,

As I realize,

I orchestrated my own demise,

My prize hidden by a load I carry,

It's very hard to release,

I use to feel mostly grief,

Now I'm changing my belief.

Mental Health

About the Creator

Keith McHugh

Good day to the wonderful soul reading this. I'm so glad to be able to share my art with so many awesome people, with such great imaginations. I hope you enjoy my little contribution. See you in the station.

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