solitary
post
nothing
to hold it up
looking 'round
at other posts
reaching to support them
nothing to hold it
or at least
that's how it seems.
sinking, disappearing
like quicksand
no helpful line
to pull
itself out
desperate for
a lifeline
none in sight
it seems.
wanting to cry
out but finding
it hard to
do.
it knows the
other
posts stand
ready to assist
it just has
to ask
but it is
afraid to
say what it thinks
feels.
afraid to show
the weakening knots
in its
fine grains.
afraid that the others
will not understand
or will think
less of
it.
trying to be strong
for the posts
that need it
but not
sure
if the others
feel the same way
about it.
why would they
if they did?
what is so
special
about this
post?
if there is anything
really truly
unique and
extraordinary about
this sad post
why is it then
that the posts
around it
don't see fit to
let the post know?
are they afraid
of something
do they not
know how to
say what they
think?
while they try
to decide what
to say and how
the poor post stands
feeling rather
alone.
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