Loki Wyrd Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 I am but a simple, common man; I can't do it all, but I do the best that I can. The winter is harsh, and chills to the bone; The wind howls and the trees they do moan; The future looks bleak as the winter grows cold; The food will not last, the supplies will not hold. I must venture out into the pale face of death; There is no time to dawdle, I hope there's time left; I must risk the cold so the others may eat. Keep on walking, though I can't feel my feet; My stomach is empty, and I'm growing weak. It can't be much further - God save the meek! But God is not here in this time or place, Even he couldn't bare the expression on my face. I fear all of my toil is for not, for I can not go on; The blizzard beats down on me, it knows it has won. I couldn't see salvation, even if it was near; That I walked right by it was always my fear; I shall never know now, for I am at my end. Come for us forsaken, for us you do send! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted November 8, 2003 Report Share Posted November 8, 2003 very visual.. even though for me too long, the sentences I mean (but that's me.. you know ) Could it be that there's a story behind this? If not, you just wrote one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Wyrd Posted November 9, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 Hey Appy, I'm surprised you're still responding to most of my posts. You're too good to me. I haven't really been around here much, I just peek in quickly from time to time. So unfortunately I haven't been reading many of the writings you and others have been posting. The poem has somewhat of a story behind it...relating to my current poverty stricken state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illianna Wolfsong Posted November 9, 2003 Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 There is an urgency to trying to head a cause as great and as difficult. It is frightening to be the provider that others rely upon. Your writing conveys that very well. I hope that in your personal challenge to meet and overcome, that you realize that there is a tremendous inner strength that is forged, fueled, and fanned by accepting (even perhaps if not entirely by choice) such a role and challenge. When all seems the bleakest, know that you have a strength to withstand. -Illi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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