I WAS NEVER READY

 

this I was never ready 

a man’s soul whistles elegy 

too much burden, too much weight 

yet still, you’re tasked to procreate 

I wish it could be paused 

wished we could revisit the root cause 

what else has life got to offer 

I need to know the true definition of lovers 

this adventure I seek not 

certain responsibilities will drive you nut

the more a man grows, the less he speaks 

some then conclude he is weak 

nature tap me on my shoulder and whispers 

“this age you are, nothing glitters” 

“if you want to maintain sanity till you age”

“create a pact with me so you don’t hemorrhage”

so I set out for solitude 

Ignoring the density and high magnitude 

a place where I can rest in peace 

away from the idiosyncrasies by all means 

then I discovered the rendezvous 

away from noises and taps on the roof 

a place of comfort and therapy 

my soul is at rest and I’m happy 

nature whispers “you’re a man now”

“the world is full of clowns”

“in my bosom, you will find rest”

“i will never put you to test”

@talk2leigh

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11:01am

4 Aug 2025