What do I have left?
For all those whose lives have hit an unexpected wall
It’s getting hard to breathe…
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My heart beats unsteady,
Uneasy in my chest.
Like it doesn’t belong.
…I know the feeling.
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My mind starts to wonder.
Have I reached my limit?
Carried all I’m feeling,
As far as I can go.
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I know my feet are tired.
They’ve taken me far.
Maybe as far as I can go.
But now I’ve nowhere left to turn.
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Where can I go?
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What will I do?
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Haven’t I tried it all?
That’s why I’m tired.
Heavy with burden.
But empty of feeling.
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We reach a point when…
We have nothing left.
I’ve been here before.
More than once.
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I picked myself up.
Achieved so much
And now it’s all gone.
With nothing to show.
But can I do it again?
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What do I have left?
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For all those whose lives have hit an unexpected wall. For those who have fallen and don't know how to pick themselves up. Let’s do it together.
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© Simon George 2025. All Rights Reserved.
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About the Creator
Simon George
I write poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. In 2021, I published my debut book "The Truth Behind The Smile" a self-help guide for your mental health based on my personal experience with depression. Go check it out.
IG: @AuthorSimonGeorge
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Comments (1)
But been there a few times too. Yes, let's do it together. Loved your poem!