Repeat

by Walter   Dec 9, 2017


Is this all there is
As good as it gets
I'm still waiting to live
But it hasn't happened yet

From the moment I wake up
To the time I fall asleep
Nothing ever changes
My life’s on repeat

I go to work daily
Smile to all my colleagues
The people who I spend all day with
Mean nothing to me

When it's time to go
I'm crammed in a train
Surrounded by silent strangers
My life seems so vain

Walking in my home
There's no one to greet
No happy conversation
Just the sound of my feet

I sit here in silence
And stare at the walls
My voice screams inside me
But no one hears my calls

I have lost my perspective
Hope tomorrow won't be the same
But I already know when I wake up
In this cage I will remain

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  • 6 years ago

    by Em

    This is so relatable and powerful yet so beautifully done. Life does seem to stay in repeat doesn't it but someday it'll be better repeated if that makes sense as ever we'll rhymed

    • 6 years ago

      by Walter

      Thank you Em and you're so right in what you say.

  • 6 years ago

    by Dagmar Wilson

    I think most of us have been there I know I have. It was the same thing every day and you can lose your perspective. What I had to learn to force myself to be positive and making some changes. Thank you for sharing. All the best

    • 6 years ago

      by Walter

      Thanks, and you're right Dagmar with your comments. Especially when you have lost perspective change can be difficult.

  • 6 years ago

    by Milly Hayward

    A spot on evaluation piece of how most of us have felt to varying degrees in our lives. Life can fall deep into a seemingly never ending rut where it seems difficult to escape. I think that the question "is the as good as it gets?" is our subconscious trying to get us to make a change to get out of the mundane bubbles that we frequently find ourselves in. Milly x

    • 6 years ago

      by Walter

      Hi Milly, thank you for your comments and a perfect analysis of my write. :) I feel it would be difficult to escape when you are stuck in this viscous circle. But this doesn't stop our subconscious wanting more.

  • 6 years ago

    by Kitty Cat Lady

    The dreaded rat race! I can feel your despair here Walter :-(
    Great rhyme and flow :-) x
    =^.^=

    • 6 years ago

      by Walter

      Well Kitty, OK, I admit it's a bit on an exaggeration for the dreaded Monday morning starts, none the less...we all feel like this sometimes?!?! :)

  • 6 years ago

    by JaM

    I enjoyed the write :) It has a smooth flow and a very clear portrayal of your concept. It's a sad write, but so very true. I can certainly resonate with this piece. I do hope that you find your happiness soon :)

    • 6 years ago

      by Walter

      Thanks for your comments JaM. It is a bit of a sad write. I hope it didn't sound too depressing, but I'm happy that you enjoyed it, thanks :)

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