Everyone can see me happy and full of life,
they never see the other me at night .
The one who listens to the whispers of despair,
but I know she is there.
A gift I give to all looking on ,
for I let no one in where the other me roams.
I live by day and slowly die by night,
is this the place you speak of tonight.
I have found over the years,
how to settle the other me and all her fears .
I refused to let her pull me down another day.
And come in close it shows upon my face .
I found if I exercised every day,
the other me was to tired to come and play.
I became fit and found many friends,
and as we meet and hug my heart they did mend.
I have always believed in God he walked with me each day,
I carried him with me to help show me the way.
Only I felt a fear I never knew why,
and one day I asked him and he answered bye and bye .
You believe in me and you always have this I could see,
but you are afraid to give yourself to me.
This fear you have is it from what you have done you don't want to share?
If it is I already know can't 'you see I was always there .
The day I gave myself to the Lord now i'ts just me ,
and my joy of life is twenty-four hours indeed .
I wear a smile and my nights are calm and free,
for I gave God the both of us you see.
Listen not to the whispers the mind often gives,
for those whispers are from too much idleness.
Keep yourself busy and show love all the way,
and honey life will embrace you every day.
Author notes
When you find yourself feeling down in the dumps no enegy and thoguhts of despair what do you think causes this to be . Did you know its more tireing to do nothing than to get out and be active .The body becomes stiff you ahce all over you eat mostly junk food and you hibernate from life .So get yourself up and out . Change your hairdo and get yourself some different clothes if need be . Join a boweling team or learn a sport run everyday just be active .The first two days will try to talk you out of it .But give it the two days and see if you dont feel better and say hello to people along the way .I say hello to everyone I meet every day and their smile is like a star on my calendar .
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Comments
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Bravo!
What a beautiful and well written poem! It speaks to the heart of everyone I am sure. We all have our night demons every now and then, but if you are too tired to do much the 'other you' has no choice but to sleep! It works every time.
Well done on this poem, it is a masterpeice.
God Bless, Larkbird
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You are as always a welcomed breath of fresh air.
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SO INSPIRATIONAL AND UPLIFTING!!!!!
Yes, there is always that dark side to everyone but those who realize that dark side find ways to keep it from running their lives.
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This is a great poem. It is full of inspiration. Thank you for sharing a little bit of yourself with us.
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