I’m out on my feet. Ideas replete. Shackled and stymied by lies and deceit. I’ve tried and I’ve failed. My dreams are derailed. My hopes on a ship that has long ago sailed. I’m struggling to think. Do I need a drink? Cowering from demons I thought long extinct. Their malice so plain as before them I shrink. I’m out on my feet.
I’m out on my feet. So tired I can’t sleep. Lucid yet broken, beyond counting sheep. I’m bored of addiction, four decades of fiction. The tales of a fool who was ruled by restrictions. Possessing my thoughts, this brain full of rot. Delaying, decaying, amounting to naught. I’m out on my feet.
I’m out on my feet, no respite or relief. So burdened by thoughts, my head like concrete. Cracked lips, yellowed teeth stained by years of deceit. Entombed in a realm where I’m king of the thieves. Believing the lies, ignoring the signs. Condemned to a life of frustration and sighs. I’m out on my feet.
I’m out on my feet I heard myself bleat. Obsessing, regressing, wrapped in my own grief. I was digging my own grave, refusing to be saved, reliving the guilt and the sin being replayed. My head in the clouds and my foot in my mouth, the bottle I’d throttle to drown out the noise. The noise of my past, dreams shattered like glass. I’m out on my feet.
I’m out on my feet, so battered and bruised. Shattered, in tatters, soiled and abused. Rejecting the poison that sickens my soul, running amok as it swallows me whole. Placed my head in the noose to discover the truth. Choking to death on this facade of health. Would rather die poor than inherit your wealth. I’m out on my feet.
I was out on my feet but I’m not going down. Determined to fight and recover lost ground. So burn your white flags for I’m turning the tide, increasing my pace and regaining my stride. A glimmer, a shimmer, a hope oft denied igniting our dream that has somehow survived. For I’m back on my feet.
Yes!!! Amen! Love this soooo much. โค๏ธ
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Thanks Hayley. It’s raw and honest. I’m delighted you like it ๐
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I love anything that is raw and honest! Transparency all the way ๐๐
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Oh my … that is stunning. I love it and youโre a genius. Well thatโs just upped the standard hasnโt it!! We shall have to raise our games now because that was beautiful. โญ๏ธโญ๏ธ
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Ha genius that’s probably a bridge too far. Looking forward to seeing your response. 15 – 0. ๐
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Darn it …. I shall have to put my thinking cap on!
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Yes looking forward to reading it later ๐๐ป
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Thank you ๐
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This is very good. I couldn’t help but sing it in my head as a song. ๐
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Thank you. Singing is permitted ๐๐ป
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I’m 1000% with you , brother!
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Thank you B ๐
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I love this, especially the rhythm!
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Thank you. I’m always grateful for feedback ๐
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Utterly fantastic! What a mind for words!
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Oh I’m not that good. But thank you for your kind comment ๐
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Your last paragraph shows immense determination and courage โค
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Thank you Christy. I’m trying ๐
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Keep going Stephen i know for sure that is the advice you would give me…… I hope all is well my friend.
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Cheers Matt. All good here.
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Very beautiful…thank you for sharing!
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You’re welcome and thanks for the follow.
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