By brian francis There are always smiles when there should be The weight of all the world can be pressing down The ques are subtle, hidden almost completely concealed beneath the face paint of this clown Stress like a plumb into the ocean’s depths a constant unbearable pressure from all around Worry, almost my occupation or my devotion twisting and spinning me, like I’m being ground But I won’t cry where they can see my tears fall Pride is still a small thing but it is my very own And I won’t beg for help from anyone ever you don’t get to reap the harvest you’ve sown broken and worn, creeping towards the very end Weary and tired of all of life’s disturbing content the path so clear as it reveals itself to me at last One final hailing gale becomes the last event Copyright © 2021 brian francis |