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Chasing Away Joy

By Keith McHughPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Stuck in Reality, Photo by; Keith McHugh

Looking for a new way,

To inspire my day.

Dropping what I love,

Chasing my joy away.

Trying to change ways,

And the part I play.

To reflect,

A better aspect,

Of Myself.

Tearing it off,

Putting it on the shelf.

Seeking discipline,

to complete my mission.

So you will listen,

And See,

Just how happy,

It made me,

To ride crazy waves.

inside my mind,

Bringing me so high,

Crashing down to cry.

Retrying,

Another ride.

I Should've Died.

Instead,

An Everyday battle,

Goes on in my Head.

Chasing away the Joy,

Since I was a boy.

Losing my hold,

As I grew old,

Doing all I was told.

Now chasing my Joy,

Like It's a Toy.

To be played with,

To be Owned,

Like I have no control.

Like a Material,

Coating my Soul.

Letting Go,

I see no colors.

Hiding beneath cover,

Hoping Life Smothers,

The pain and sorrows.

Chase away today,

I don't want Tomorrow,

I want to stop right now,

Waiting for my JOY to grow

inspirational

About the Creator

Keith McHugh

Good day to the wonderful soul reading this. I'm so glad to be able to share my art with so many awesome people, with such great imaginations. I hope you enjoy my little contribution. See you in the station.

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  • Sanjay Upadhyayabout a year ago

    awesome rhyme.

  • Testabout a year ago

    Beautiful. Great rhyme scheme as well.

  • ReadShakurrabout a year ago

    Amazing

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