The Straw

It is the quiet before the storm

that truly frightens my mortal soul

To break the silence I speak words of love

As my heart weeps through this gaping hole.

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My nature is one of kindness

With never intent to harm

I reach out to find love and peace

And rejection severs my arm

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When at first you don't succeed

Fall to your knees and beg

But deaf ears indeed can not hear

And rejection severs my leg.

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The Storm is gathering strength

destruction I feel is at bay

the crackling noise is maddening

the winds shredding the bales of hay

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My life is that which shreds

the bale of hay, all I hold dear

but it will take, just one small straw

to break my back I fear.

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I don't believe I'm strong enough

To weather this emotional storm

There's too much loss right now

For this fragile human form.

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Hope quickly dissipates

when there seems to be none in sight

But I still search for peace of mind

So I may find sleep tonight