Going Under
Are these waves
Nothing about them is wet
They are full of memory
As painful as it gets
I'm reminded of guys
I knew years ago
Remembering every one
Their special qualities
I lose them at every step
Whether by their action
Or my telling them to go
My reasons were always
My family who would disapprove
I never thought for myself
My life didn't belong to me
So all I'm left with is sad memory
My later years alone
It's all my fault
This negativity continues
This emptiness is in charge
I can't step forward
What would they think
Who would I be
There's no profit
There's no benefit
Illusions continue to pile
As I tell myself I'm happy
Insert laughing here
Barry G. Wick