Beaten down

Posted bydustyplzPosted inpoemTags:, ,

Beaten down

A most mortal wounding

Powerless

I wish I were stronger

But while I am willing

My body is weak

I feel so useless

So beaten

By my own body

The fragility of flesh

I am broken

I am weak

Published by dustyplz

A forty-something from PA. Lives with his father and pet cats (Tyrone, and Captain Admiral President Ninja Master Snuggy). Works part-time as a grocery clerk with the standard greater aspirations of not being a grocery clerk. Writes short stories and poetry when time permits. Other interests include reading, playing video games and revolution.

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