Back Where I Started

I found my path that I chose

I work hard to achieve my goals

But out of nowhere

The storm of reality blows

It tore me down;

I just look around

I look at the scattered remains

Their damaged and can’t be saved

My heart grows dark

My mood turns dull

I have to start over again

This repetition is starting to take a toll

Building and tearing down

Questioning then starting

When history continues to repeat

The future becomes haunting

I built this career

I know it was only four years

But that’s time I won’t get back

I put in the work

More hours than just a nine to five

Only to be forced to stop

This isn’t right

But I guess that’s life

It tears you down when you’re at the top

Then when you’re at the bottom it stomps

My face is in the dirt

I try to get up

But the pain is too great

I’ll just rest here for the day

As I lay and contemplate

I wonder if I must be insane

I try and try again

Expecting a different outcome

Then life prevails again

What new path can I construct?

How can I get out of the rut?

The tables never turned

I work hard; I build up

Then life tears it down

I’m just stuck…