Bad Habits

poem by: Nathan Brown
Written on Jun 07, 2016

It would seem that lately I’ve developed these tired old habits, 
Of upsetting those I love and keeping it all built up inside. 
I’ve never truly been proud of the person I believe that I am, 
And in truth my love, I think I was always born to hide. 

I realise that no man is perfect in any shape or form at all, 
And an exception to that rule is something I am really not. 
I’ve built an illusion that speaking my feelings is advantageous,
But in reality I’ve backed myself into this tiny corner spot. 

There’s a girl occupying my mind and she’s built herself a palace, 
Inside my heart she’s got paintings aligning the walls you see. 
And to be perfectly honest with you, I will always worry for her, 
Because I’ve learned to distrust and disbelieve in all I can ever be. 

I guess I’m a million miles from a destination I will always seek,
A place where I am with her and I have found my saving grace.
Life has always been an uncertainty in everything I’ve ever had, 
But I will always find comfort and solace in the smile on her face. 

 

Tags: sad, love, anger, pain,

 

 

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