Déjà Vu II: Another One Forced Into Hiding
I've been there before...
There he was
Standing in silence
Shouting in the mirror
His eyes hid,
His tongue, a ferocious whip
Hatred dripped from his lips
I can see him
And all the memories that haunt him
I wish I my words would reach him
I hope one day he hears this,
To quiet the voices that taunt him
To save him from where the temporal concerns have brought him
If he reads this maybe he'll see them
The lies for what they are
All he doesn't need to hold onto
Maybe he'll see then,
That it's not wrong to,
Want for himself
Think to himself
And BE himself
But,
His self-flagellation is the product of lies of seduction-
His frustration with himself is to the world's instruction
Even the strongest man in the world can't lift his own spirit
Because of what society has taken from him
HE, is what the public has taken from him
Replaced with such weight placed on his shoulders
Society's notoriety grows heavier by the day
He's erased himself, and all that he would say
So his eyes do all the talking
His absence shows the stride he's walking
The world may see pride,
I see someone forced to hide
But I can see him
In his mirror, and mine
I hope he reads this, I hope he finds the time
To take his time
For himself
About the Creator
Josh Morgan
I began writing as a means of expressing creativity, relieving stress, and venting emotions. I mention my daily battle with mental health a lot, I hope it is relatable and inspiring to readers, as writing is something I'm passionate about.
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Comments (1)
Gosh this was so intense and emotional. I loved it!