I’m a stranger in this world,
But I’ve got a story to tell
All about love & heartache,
Through the night as I wake
Jotting down what’s in my mind,
Stuck by the ties that bind
In confusion my conclusion,
This life an illusion
I must express my disinterest,
Of what I see the press
It makes me feel so depressed & alone,
Everybody on their phones
Searching for what no one knows,
Is there meaning in this life
Short & fleeting,
Full of strive
But then my thoughts turn to you,
How you can turn grey skies blue
Your awkward smile,
Pretty hair gorgeous face
Is there room in that scared space,
Next to you where one is two
I see your eyes,
Those flaming symbols of the night
You are a beacon,
That burns so bright
Will you take with my flaws,
Ever knowing I am yours
All my love you deserve,
This higher calling I will serve
To justify this sacrifice,
Is the meaning you give this life
So let me stand by your side,
Hand in hand for the ride
I can’t do this all alone,
Walking through the great unknown
I make my pledge I am yours,
This lack of meaning your love cures
Mar 21, 2019
Mar 21, 2019 at 12:52 PM UTC
I’m a stranger in this world,
But I’ve got a story to tell
All about love & heartache,
Through the night as I wake
Jotting down what’s in my mind,
Stuck by the ties that bind
In confusion my conclusion,
This life an illusion
I must express my disinterest,
Of what I see the press
It makes me feel so depressed & alone,
Everybody on their phones
Searching for what no one knows,
Is there meaning in this life
Short & fleeting,
Full of strive
But then my thoughts turn to you,
How you can turn grey skies blue
Your awkward smile,
Pretty hair gorgeous face
Is there room in that scared space,
Next to you where one is two
I see your eyes,
Those flaming symbols of the night
You are a beacon,
That burns so bright
Will you take with my flaws,
Ever knowing I am yours
All my love you deserve,
This higher calling I will serve
To justify this sacrifice,
Is the meaning you give this life
So let me stand by your side,
Hand in hand for the ride
I can’t do this all alone,
Walking through the great unknown
I make my pledge I am yours,
This lack of meaning your love cures
The most universal human trait, that I have observed, is our search for meaning. This poem explores this theme & highlights how the character has found meaning through love.
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