Hello Steemians. This video is a very sleepy performance of a poem I had written earlier in the day. Let me know what you think and whether you relate to it, I'd love to read of your opinions :) I've written it down below too. Oh also...when I mention 'd.tube' in the video...I actually mean 'dsound' (did I mention I was sleepy?) I accompanied the poem with a visual I also made today whilst (inevitably) procrastinating, so I hope that brings you extra melancholy-esque joy...if there's such a thing.
Glare & Mirror
sometimes I deceive myself
believing I’m stronger than I am;
in personal matters
I couldn’t give a damn
there’s too much
world suffering to meet the eye
of mine and what’s happening inside.
I’ve hurt
but who hasn’t?
I’m hurting but my legs remain
unscathed. I scream,
taking a breath
to do so, with a voice
others can hear.
sometimes I say
‘I don’t deserve to suffer’
not because I shouldn’t
nor that others should more
but that with the privilege
granted since birth
surely all I must feel is gratitude.
gratitude for family, friends
and shelter for an able body
promised food, stability.
gratitude for a lifetime
out of sight, out of mind
of war, poverty and violence.
yet sensitivity still follows me
its presence marked as tears
streaming sorrow, bequeathing
a pensive tomorrow
my woes are inexpensive
though too uncompromising.
with a destined glare
and mirror,
hurt will be here.
Nothing like a bit of melancholia to sweeten up your week ;)
Peace and love, people x
