In the wake of university's end, I stood,
Dreams aflame, yet misunderstood.
Job quests proved fruitless, an empty trail,
Desperation loomed, hope turned frail.
Days of endless search, efforts in vain,
Hunger gnawed, a relentless pain.
Sunlit hours passed without a bite,
Self-loathing whispers in the lonely night.
Depression's grip, a heavy load,
Crushed my spirit, on a dark road.
Expressing my pain, in poetry's art,
A solace found, a way to restart.
Jobless woes led to a desperate brink,
Near the edge, in despair I'd sink.
Hating myself, cursing fate's spell,
Yearning for work, a story to tell.
The year 2023, a relentless blow,
A journey through hardships, a heavy flow.
Still seeking solace, a job to find,
Hoping for grace in 2024's kind.
Through trials dark, in valleys low,
Struggling onwards, a relentless tow.
Prayers and wishes for a brighter way,
In 2024, seeking a new day.
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Alfred Gitau Ruraya
I enjoy crafting poems and stories. Words are my paintbrush, and stories are my canvas. Exploring emotions and worlds through writing is my passion. Join me on a journey through my words, where imagination meets emotion.
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Hope you have all the good and better things coming your way in 2024. Loved your poem!
Very well written. Keep up the good work!
Well done! Keep pushing forward with your excellent work Wishing you a better 2024
I just found myself crying. I was in the same situation some years back and it was not easy. I wish you a better 2024 Alfred.
Wishing you a better 2024, Alfred. Beautiful writing - please keep writing.