Author Information
AS TIME GOES BY…
AS TIME GOES BY…
As time goes by, the Demons seem to come more frequently, they seem to catch the edge of my sanity.
Even when I smile, a smile which hides my pain and turmoil.
As time goes by, I see the faces of my lost comrades, my friends, those that stood with me as the lead flew around us.
Even when I smile, tears run down my cheeks and I look at the sky above wondering what am I doing here and they are not?
As time goes by, I look at myself in the mirror then I stare at my hands. Once clean now bloodied from doing what I knew what had to be done.
Even when I smile, I bear witness to the pain that I caused to those that would hurt. Yes, to do it again to protect those I love. I would do it again.
As time goes by, I suffer from constant nightmares, anxiety attacks, bouts of rage, remorse. Still I carry on.
Even when I smile, the thoughts never leave me. The weight of it all bears down on me like
Atlas carrying the world on his shoulder.
As time goes by, I stand strong, I smile, I carry on.
I dedicate this poem to all who suffers from PTSD, we suffer in silence. Though you may not see the scars, we at times hide them very well.
Really good expression. Good
Really good expression. Good message as well.
.
...and he asked her, "do you write poetry? Because I feel as if I am the ink that flows from your quill."
"No", she replied, "but I have experienced it. "
Thank You for your reply. I
Thank You for your reply. I hope all is well.