Under Pressure

A soul dragged over dirty sidewalks

gathering up all that isn’t needed

or wanted

fatigue

resentment

scorching resignation

the vultures are circling

enemies are gathering stones

god is building sand castles

a vacant room

silent

dark

a body looks around

for a place to rest

to crawl into itself

wishing to escape for a

moment

or longer

 

 

Reviews

[Alice McKnight]

I don't know if it was your intention, but this poem perfectly describes the feelings of depression. Excellent word choice.

[MCS]

Alice, thank you. I like to explore all the layers that we accumulate as we travel through life.

[Sami Khalil]

"the vultures are circling
enemies are gathering stones
god is building sand castles"

Under pressure characters are built and under pressure needs gather either power or fatigue. Bravo.......

[MCS]

Sami thank you. I guess that old saying is correct what's doesn't kill makes stronger.

[Sami Khalil]

Yep. You are welcome...:)..................