Oppressive Awakening
 

Life is a trade-off
In the quest for peace
Of mind of matter
Of beauty of beast

The longer the time
entrenched in mind
The pain so intense
Frustration immense

Don't smile on me sun
You know not my heart
The shattered glass
Which rips me apart

As I walk alone
And hold off defeat
Know of my struggle
As I know your heat

The last five versus available upon request.

The last stanza there is pretty darn good.

Thanks!
 

I wrote in in my mind while walking the streets in the blazing sun. I finished it with the final five verses but am a bit paranoid in sharing it on line without a copyright. Perhaps I'll find my way here.