The Atrium

Get It Off My Chest

I am here and now

but days stretched beyond my sight

its hard to take in

(That's what she said)

My mouth waters with desire

of a more fruitful being

but it's hard to swallow

(That's what she said)

Lingering thoughts of oblivion

invade my outlook on life

entering every hole

(That's what she said)

I reach my hands for the cornerstone

I struggle to stand firmly

 yet, I find myself on my knees

(that's what she said)

To mold one's self into the ideal

will drive any man insane

I cannot bend that way

(that's what she said)

There is a great pain that cries

It begs for mercy and screams

Pull out slowly

(That's what she said)

I am man here on this stage

craving for audience

I am ready to strip before you

  (That's what she said)  

So see me as I am now

A vessel passing by this brief world

but feels so huge.

 (That's what she said)    

Have mercy as you listen to my words

but don't give me your pity

I just don't have a taste for it

(That's what she said)