Ye Who May Find No Peace
A poem about the human experience of some.
We may not find that which we so desperately need
It's something often not sought by the young
Of its existence, one will only read
And have it wished upon them when they are done
Those who seek it most fall short the fastest of all who it evades
Feelings of the world around them rattling their mind
Voices in their heads speak of crazy escapades
The pain of things long since done leaves them blind
They're such weary souls, all of them tortured through time
Nothing about the world will ever make sense
Always the uncompleted mission in the back of their mind
The tasks before them seem so immense
A life of noise for one who most desperately needs it most
Sorrow fills the heart connected to the broken mind of theirs
Living in the shadow of a life that has become a ghost
They're suffering because of others' unfortunate affairs
The others who desperately need the sweet release unfound
Ones who did those things were not meant for the acts of good men
Carry the devils of the past around
Desperately in need of peace, but of it they won't mention
Ye may not find peace within this life with such a damaged soul
Forgiving yourself, you may not possess the strength once needed
Hurt and pain, your long-time best friend since the days of old
There may only be peace when you see it before you and greet it
About the Creator
Jason Ray Morton
Writing has become more important as I live with cancer. It's a therapy, it's an escape, and it's a way to do something lasting that hopefully leaves an impression.
Keep reading
More stories from Jason Ray Morton and writers in Poets and other communities.
Violence Begets
"Any last words, cowboy?" "None you'd understand, sodbuster." "Funny. That's Marshall Sodbuster to you. But I meant some last nugget that would help us in the adjudication of the myriad offenses counted against you and your gang. I wasn't asking for penitence."
By Adam Diehl5 days ago in Fiction
Comments (13)
"Loved this!"
A wonderfully put together. It delves into the deep layers of peace for us all. Beautifully crafted. Well done on it being a top story.
Nice
This really hit home for me today
We forever search for peace but it’s hard to obtain — some say impossible. Excellent writing Jason and congratulations on top story
Very nice 🙂🤠
This was simply beautiful Jason I adore the hopeful tone and the recognition that sometimes there is no peace to be found Very well deserved top story. Congrats! 🥳
What a great poem, and congratulations on your Top Story!
Beautiful bro
Please subscribe 🙏 me
Are humans capable of complete and total peace. The lucky few find it in moments...for that we should be glad. Thought provoking words.
Beautiful, Jason. So very well written.
And then it may perhaps be only with that final rest. But sooner or later, it does come to all.